Archive for March 2025

On 2 January 2025, the Johannesburg High Court declared the City of Johannesburg’s Protection and Security for VIP Risk Management System Policy (the “Policy”) unconstitutional. The Court ruled that the Policy was inconsistent with the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act 20 of 1998 (the “Act”) and ministerial determinations issued in terms thereof, rendering it…

A company’s name is integral to the company’s identity. Apart from being a legal requirement in South Africa, a company’s name builds brand recognition, ensures compliance with regulations, and establishes its legal identity, amongst other reasons. Companies, however, sometimes choose to use a name which differs from its registered name, which may lead to potential…