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Recent networking and AGM – 25 September 2024

On 25 September 2024, the ABCSA Annual General Meeting was held at the Maslow Hotel in Sandton. The AGM was well represented by members as well as representation from the Australian High Commission. Our Chairman, Mr Vivek Natarajan led the proceedings with the...

Alude Xuba: SA’s new Two-Pot pension system explained (available to read in isiZulu)

Starting September 2024, South Africa will implement the two-pot pension system, allowing public service employees to access one-third of their retirement savings before retirement and the rest upon retirement. This system aims to reduce indebtedness among employees...

Growthpoint Properties’ Corporate Social Investment (CSI) Programs and Partnerships

Growthpoint Properties is committed to Corporate Social Investment (CSI) programs that focus on skills development and educational support across South Africa. Our goal is to promote empowerment over dependency and contribute to building a better life for all through...

Recent Energy Transition Event

In April, we held an exciting event exploring the Energy Transition and its implications in South Africa. Energy transition and decarbonisation are at the forefront of conversations globally and it is recognised that we need to explore different ways of accessing...

Enforcement of an agreement not to sue

Enforcement of an agreement not to sue

A pactum de non petendo (“pactum”) is an agreement between parties whereby one party agrees not to institute legal proceedings against the other party, either temporarily or permanently. A pactum usually suspends the enforcement of a commercial contract for a specific...

Labelling misconduct – a source of clarity or confusion

Labelling misconduct – a source of clarity or confusion

In the workplace there is a temptation to label alleged misconduct, either because we consider doing so makes the misconduct appear more serious, or we consider it necessary to do so as part of a formal disciplinary process. Contrary to that instinct, the Labour...

Fair Value Frenzy

Fair Value Frenzy

In the recently reported judgment of BNS Nominees (RF) Proprietary Limited and Another v Arrowhead Properties Limited and Others 2023 (1) SA 478 (GJ), the Johannesburg High Court provided clarity regarding certain provisions of section 164 of the Companies Act No. 71...

Recent AGM & Networking Drinks event 28 February 2023

On the 28th February 2023 the ABCSA Annual General Meeting was held at the offices of Fasken in Sandton. The AGM was well represented by members as well as guest representatives from the Australian High Commission and Australian Trade and Investment Commission...

Networking Event 8 November 2022

Networking Event 8 November 2022

On the 8th of November 2022, ABCSA members gathered at the stunning offices of Flight Centre for our annual End of Year event, which was kindly sponsored by Flight Centre.  Members from the Australian High Commission as well as H.E. Ms. Gita Kamath were kind enough to...

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