In the previous article regarding “informal” decisions by directors, we considered what acts or decisions may be considered as informal decisions by directors. The precedents established by the courts were discussed, which precedents are considered regarding the enforceability of these
Who may be appointed as director?
Certain people are not eligible to be appointed as directors of a company. In this article we look at who is disqualified from being a director as well as the effects of the actions of such persons while still acting
Usufruct and capital gains tax
What is a usufruct? “A usufruct provides to the usufructuary a right of use of property or assets, lifelong or for a specific period, but the usufructuary does not acquire ownership of the relevant property or assets.” Usufruct is often
What the CPA means for Franchises
The Consumer Protection Act (CPA) came into force on 1 April 2011 and applies to all transactions in which goods or services are supplied – where the “consumer” is a person, close corporation, company or other type of recognised legal
Step by step guide to easy UIF claims
Alice recently lost her job. She is feeling very despondent since she has no income to provide for her family and cover her monthly expenses. She recalls that while she was employed she made monthly Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) contributions.