Films and publications act, 1996 act no 65 of 1996. Cssa received numerous responses from respondents in south africa. Corporate human rights responsibilities m gwanyanya summary the companies act 71 of 2008 the companies act was promulgated in april 2009 and came into effect on 1 april. Local government law of south africa lexisnexis sa. The unit is a component of the cultural development section whose strategic focus is the advancement of the economic potential of creative industries to contribute job. Companies amendment act 3 of 2011 act to provide for the incorporation, registration, organisation and management of companies, the capitalisation of profit companies, and the registration of offices of. The cipc can issue guidance to the public by issuing explanatory notices outlining its procedures or publishing nonbinding opinions on the interpretation of any provisions of the act in terms of section 1882b of the companies act, 2008. You will find below the key extracts from the south africa companies act along with the full act. One of the key challenges facing small businesses in south africa is that of the cost of doing business, and the new act lends a. If they dont get you in touch with the spirit of the place, not much else will.
The companies act 71 of 2008 companies act regulates. The article focuses on companies and the companies act. Sunday marked south africas 20year anniversary of its first democratic election. South africa the republic of south africa or the territory comprised therein from. Npo policy framework the south african institute for. As such, it is intended to provide the reader or hisher entity with general information of interest. The act was signed by the president on 8 april 2009, but implementation was deferred to accommodate necessary amendments. The constitution of the republic of south africa act no.
In terms of the current companies act it is now possible for minutes to be. The constitution, read with this act, provides the npa with the power to institute criminal proceedings on behalf of the state, to carry out any necessary functions incidental to. Constitution means the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996. The new companies act changes existing south african company law in a number of ways. This article looks at the south african companies act 71 of 2008 hereafter the companies act. On the 1st april,2011 the new companies act 2008 act will replace both the companies act 1973 and corporate laws amendment act 2006. South africa is currently undergoing a process to overhaul its principal npo legislation, the npo act 71 of 1997. Local government law of south africa is a fairly new publication that offers a comprehensive analysis of local government law specifically for legal practitioners, municipal officials, national and provincial officials involved in local government matters and their legal advisors. The narrative is structured around several pivotal events, such as the dutch settlers decision to rely on imported slaves and the union of south africa in 1910, which paved the way for apartheid. Although much of the old law was retained, many significant new concepts and changes were introduced. Preexisting companies on 1 may 2011 every preexisting company, that was formed in terms.
The new companies act master builders kwazulunatal. Private companies in south africa will be able to replace the annual audit. Handbook of south african law of maintenance is a concise exposition of the common law and statutory provisions relating to the law of maintenance. With regard to profit companies, the act distinguishes. Court order to begin business rescue proceedings 2.
Companies act 2014, section 166 irish statute book. Promote the development of the south african economy by. Statistics south africa p0276 survey of employers and the selfemployed, 20 1 key concepts and definitions primary industries comprise agriculture, and mining secondary. Have you ever wondered what sa publishing looks like from the inside. An excerpt from the good book appreciation society august newsletter. The companies act audit requirement and other matters. The following is a list of notable works of fiction which are set in south africa. Never before had the oppression remedy been extended to as great a degree.
Promote compliance with the bill of rights as provided for in the constitution in the application of company law. Books and publishing department of sports, arts and culture. How does the new companies act impact small and medium. Do your companys minutes of meetings comply with the provisions of the. Statistical release p0276 survey of employers and the selfemployed 20 embargoed until. But some 30 years after its inception, the companies act was amended to bring about section 163 of the 2008 act. In those 20 years the country has undergone enormous change and these 11 books will introduce you to that. Stories from a south african childhood by trevor noah, disgrace by j. Minutes of board and board committee meetings form part of the companys.
Do your company s minutes of meetings comply with the provisions of the companies act. Companies act 71 of 2008 english text signed by the president assented to. The purpose of this act is, among other things, to promote compliance with the bill of rights as provided for in the constitution of the republic of south africa, 1996 the. Also, the act exempts nonprofit companies from certain provisions of the act. The power of one, disgrace, the man in the brown suit, cry, the beloved country, the vipers nest, king solomons. Accounting records, financial statements, financial reporting. General moratorium on legal proceedings against company 4. With acts you are guaranteed the latest and most up to date resource for your legislative needs. The company secretary does not have to be a natural person, but could also be a juristic person or a partnership, provided that the entities meet the requirements of the companies act, 2008. A foreign company may transfer its registration as contemplated in subsection 5 if. Registration and incorporation of companies in south west africa proclamation. The companies act 61 of 1973 the previous act was repealed on 1 may 2011.
This general authority of the board is curtailed by other provisions of the act and. We took a closer look at the numbers, read em and weep. Company resolution to begin business rescue proceedings. The purpose of this writeup is to let you know what the essential compliance and preincorporation matters arising from the companies act, 71 of 2008, are before you embark on your entrepreneur journey. History racial segregation and the supremacy of whites had been traditionally accepted in south africa prior to 1948, but in the general election of that year, daniel f. Minutes of all meetings and resolutions of directors, directors committees or. How many books the average south african author sells. In terms of the act, each company registered in south africa must keep the. Companies act 2008 notes on the guide to companies act no 71 of 2008 2 1. The department of arts and culture established the books and publishing unit in 2004. South african mercantile and company law gibson, james thomas riley on.
It considers the effects of the companies act in respect of the realisation of human rights responsibilities by companies that operate within south africa. Spanning a land mass of 238 535km 2, ghana is a multicultural nation, with a population of approximately 27 million with a variety of ethnic, linguistic and religious groups its diverse geography and ecology ranges from coastal savannahs to tropical jungles, while its economy is also one of the most resilient. Most notably, it enhances the rights of persons who have, to date, had limited or no protection under company law. Understanding the new companies act pwc south africa. Derived from the renowned multivolume international encyclopaedia of laws, thispractical analysis of the law of contracts in south africa covers every aspect of the subject definition and classification of contracts, contractual liability, relation. Amended by occupational health and safety amendment act 181 of 1993. Keeping of minutes of directors and managers meetings. Judicial matters amendment act 8 of 2017 english afrikaans appropriation act 6 of 2017 english sepedi criminal procedure amendment act 4 of 2017 english afrikaans division of revenue act 3 of 2017 english sepedi financial intelligence centre amendment act 1 of 2017 english afrikaans justice administered fund act 2 of 2017. Republic of south africa companies act, 1973 articles of association of a company not having a share capital section 601. South africa companies act 2008 south africa company law. The book also debunks many of the most common myths about south africa. Constitution of the republic of south africa, 1993. Occupational health and safety act south african government. At aucamp scholtz lubbe, we are able to assist with this compliance function.
Employees and the trade unions which represent them are among them. From 1 may 2011 company law in south africa was dramatically altered. The appointed company secretary must be a permanent resident in south africa. In terms of section 223, and item 14 of schedule s, of the companies act, 2008 act.
The new companies act also requires that it be interpreted and applied in a. When planning a visit to a new country, the first thing you are likely to do is to buy a guidebook on the place. The companies act 71 of 2008 the act was signed into law on 8 april 2011 and its commencement date was 1 may 2011. Amendment of the companies act regulation, 2011 5 february 2014. This handbook is suitable for practitioners and justice officials as a ready reference to every aspect of maintenance law.
A new feature is that an act of a company is not void solely because the company did not have the capacity to do the act or the directors did not have the authority to perform the act on behalf of the company. Any documents, accounts, books, writing, records or other information that a. Acts online provides legislation, including amendments and regulations, in an intuitive, online format. We are the leading resource for freely available legislation in south africa and are used daily by thousands of professionals and industry leaders. Frank welshs a history of south africa is a vividly written, definitive guide to south africas turbulent past. No person may rely on this lack of capacity, power or authority in legal proceedings, except in certain specified circumstances.
Amendment of the companies act regulation, 2011 20 august 20companies act no 71 of 2008 maatskappywet no 71 van 2008 companies amendment act, no 3 of 2011 companies regulations, 2011 pages 1 107 companies regulations, 2011 pages 108 212 companies regulations, 2011 pages 2 320. Issue 1993 south africa government printer, south africa, 1994 constitutional law 227 pages. The companies act, 71 of 2008 the act expressly provides that the business and affairs of a company must be managed by or under the direction of the board of directors the board, which has the authority to exercise all of the powers and perform any of the functions of the company. Schedule 5 of the act sets out the transitional arrangements, which are summarised as follows. Intelligent transport society south africa its south africa, an association incorporated under section 21 of the act. Ghana is located along the gulf of guinea and atlantic ocean in west africa. The cipc released the following additional information to assist in the application and implementation of the companies act. When the new companies act, no 71 of 2008 came into force on 1 may 2011, it marked the beginning of a significant era for corporate law in south africa. Companies act no 71 of 2008 western cape government. Do your companys minutes of meetings comply with the provisions. Section 252 of the 1973 act is the section which introduced the oppression remedy in its modern format to south african company law.