https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/547.html South Africa Corporate & Commercial Law news 15 Corporate & Commercial Law news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/547.html en-us Fri, 13 Nov 2026 09:14:38 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/insolvency-practitioners-why-ai-could-be-your-best-new-assistant-but-will-never-replace-you-295937a Depending on who you ask, artificial intelligence (AI) is either the future of professional services or a highly enthusiastic intern who never sleeps but occasionally gets things spectacularly wrong. The reality probably lies somewhere in between. 1-273320 Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/supplier-agreements-why-every-business-needs-one-303168a A supplier relationship built on trust is valuable. A supplier relationship backed by a clear, well-drafted agreement is more secure. Whether you run a small business, manage an established company, or are starting an entrepreneurial venture, suppliers may be central to your operations. Your business may depend on third parties for stock, raw materials, equipment, professional services, technology or other essential resources. When a supplier delivers late, provides defective or substandard goods, unexpectedly increases prices, or disputes payment terms, an informal understanding may offer little practical certainty. 1-272993 Fri, 30 Oct 2026 12:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/fruit-farmers-take-premier-to-court-858643a Five Western Cape fruit producers, the Competition Commission and union Afadwu are taking action over the planned closure of the Tulbagh cannery. 1-272969 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 15:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/paia-requests-think-twice-before-sharing-information-636421a The Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (“PAIA”) gives legislative effect to the constitutional right of access to information, as provided under section 32 of the Constitution. It creates a procedure within which both public and private bodies may be compelled to disclose records in their possession. 1-272961 Thu, 29 Oct 2026 12:07:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-you-covered-how-undisclosed-ai-usage-leaves-insureds-exposed-969164a The pattern of commercial innovation in business is familiar: adopt new technology, discover its exposures, and then look to the insurance market to respond. 1-272854 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/turning-infrastructure-investment-into-delivery-starts-with-the-contract-says-cox-yeats-peter-barnard-858933a Better risk allocation, clearer contracts and early dispute resolution can help keep projects moving from planning to completion 1-272789 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/when-government-fails-to-pay-the-human-and-economic-cost-of-unpaid-contractors-303708a Much has been written in recent months regarding the failure of municipalities to pay their contractors. For example, it is widely reported that the City of Ekurhuleni owes creditors approximately R7bn, including R91.346m owing to suppliers and R669.337m to contractors. 1-272653 Mon, 19 Oct 2026 10:11:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/key-concourt-ruling-clarifies-motor-sector-provident-fund-calculations-292177a South Africa’s Constitutional Court has issued a ruling clarifying how provident fund contributions must be calculated for temporary employment services (TES) workers in the motor industry. 1-272480 Mon, 12 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/compcomm-seeks-historic-revocation-of-premierrfg-merger-approval-858533a In a significant development for South African merger control, the Competition Commission (Commission) has applied to the Competition Tribunal (Tribunal), in terms of section 16(3) of the Competition Act, for the Tribunal to revoke its conditional approval of the acquisition by Premier Group Limited (Premier) of RFG Holdings Limited. This is the first time the Commission has sought the revocation of an approval of a merger based on the alleged failure to disclose material information during the merger review process. 1-272389 Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/high-court-reaffirms-strict-personal-liability-for-directors-in-reckless-trading-ruling-181816a A September 2026 High Court judgment has reaffirmed and applied the statutory framework for holding company directors personally liable for reckless trading and conduct calculated to defraud creditors. 1-272318 Tue, 06 Oct 2026 14:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Corporate & Commercial Law South Africa