Mayday, mayday! Are you equipped for a workplace emergency?
It is a thing of human psychology to be aware of the potential danger in our surroundings, which makes it very easy for us to keep ourselves safe from things that pose an immediate threat. What we are perhaps not so adept at, is identifying the possible dangers and not-so-immediate threats. There are a variety of laws and […]
What’s the buzz about business rescue?
If a company/close corporation is in financial trouble and all possible avenues to save the business have been exhausted, there is one last option available to save the business: it can lodge an application for business rescue at the CIPC. In order to qualify for business rescue proceedings, the business must satisfy the requirements as […]
When can businesses return to ‘business as usual’
2020 was a year that will always be remembered for a variety of reasons. Apart from the obvious invasion of COVID around the world, South Africa has also had somewhat of a rollercoaster ride of a year – from PPE controversies to the Jerusalema dance which acted as a unifying symbol for South Africans across the country. By the end of 2020, a […]
IFRS vs IFRS for SMEs
The majority of financial statements in South Africa are arguably compiled by implementing the International Financial Reporting Standards for Small and Medium-sized Entities (IFRS for SMEs) as a financial reporting framework. The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) published IFRS for SMEs during July 2009. The standard was introduced in order to reduce complexities and the […]
Zoombomb defusal kit
In the past few months, COVID-19’s unwelcome visit has led to the increased need for social distancing and, by extension, new methods of communication within and outside the workplace. As businesses move to online meetings there are a wide array of new security challenges that come with it. Not least of these is that of […]
Managing a trust and keeping the minutes
Trustees should always act in good faith and in the best interest of the beneficiaries. One of the main duties of the trustees is to manage the trust efficiently which requires effective communication between all the related parties. An effective management system should be in place to ensure that the correct decision is made by […]
What is a company culture?
We all know that the term “culture” is defined as the values, practices and beliefs shared by members who form a part of the same group, but what does “company culture” refer to? Company culture has the same definition as culture, however, it refers to the culture within a company or organisation specifically, and this […]
STRATEGIC ALLIANCE: Brian Kahn and Finn Mergers & Acquisition
BKI is excited to announce its strategic alliance with Finn Mergers & Acquisitions, Australia. Brian Kahn is the Managing Partner of Brian Kahn Inc., which he founded in 1969. Brian has straddled two important disciplines in the legal field, one being corporate / commercial law (mergers, acquisitions, […]
CONGRATULATIONS! 50 Years in the uninterrupted practice of law
The BKI team is honoured to be associated with this extraordinary achievement. Brian started his practice on the 8th of September 1969, the day he was admitted as an attorney of the High Court. He has dedicated half a century to the practice of law and built a highly successful and reputable law firm. Throughout […]
Evidence obtained unlawfully from Facebook – does it infringe the right to privacy?
In the recent case of Harvey v Niland 2016 (2) SA 436 (ECG), the applicant, Mr Harvey, and the first respondent, Mr Niland, were the only members of a close corporation, Huntershill Safaris CC, which offered professional hunting services to its clients. Niland was employed by Huntershill as a professional hunter and safari guide until […]