by Ben Pieters | Aug 22, 2021 | Boards of directors, Shareholders
This is the second of two articles dealing with the complexities often experienced at SMEs relating to shareholding, directorships and resolving corporate governance principles at this level. To better understand the approach we take and why we recommend it, you have...
by Ben Pieters | Mar 31, 2021 | Boards of directors
This is the first of two articles dealing with the complexities often experienced at SMEs relating to shareholding and directorships. In this article we highlight some of the typical issues encountered. If you can relate to this, you must also read our second...
by Ben Pieters | Sep 13, 2020 | Boards of directors
Corporate governance in South Africa differentiates between non-executive directors (“NED”) and independent directors (“ID”) of companies. An ID is defined as a person who has no interest, position, association or relationship with the company or its executives. NEDs...
by Ben Pieters | Jul 19, 2020 | Boards of directors, Shareholders
Shareholders are not present – they log in to virtual meetings from home… National Lockdown Corporate South Africa has been in national lockdown since late March. However, business life must go on. This includes the fact that boards of all companies have...
by Ben Pieters | Apr 11, 2020 | Boards of directors, Companies, In:Sight
I find it interesting and informative to work through the opinions expressed by others in recent times. Much has been written about corporate boards and their role and function. Corporate boards Importantly, the South African Companies Act, 2008 in Section 76(3)...
