In today’s turbulent economic climate, businesses face a growing challenge: stagflation, a rare but damaging combination of sluggish economic growth, rising inflation, and high unemployment. Unlike typical inflationary periods, stagflation disrupts investment, squeezes profit margins, […]
The latest statistics from Statistics South Africa indicate that the business environment remains volatile, with numerous companies entering financial distress, undergoing business rescue, and ultimately facing liquidation. This heightens the need for effective change management […]
On 2 May 2025, the High Court (Eastern Cape Division, Gqeberha) delivered judgment in two urgent, interrelated applications brought by applicant Stargrow Fruit Marketing (Pty) Ltd (SFM) against respondents Gamtoosvalley Farming (Pty) Ltd t/a Entabeni […]
In South Africa’s evolving corporate landscape, business rescue has become a powerful tool for navigating financial distress. But a recent ruling by the Gauteng High Court in Aviation Co-ordination Services (Pty) Ltd v Mango Airlines […]
The recent judgment of Steyn v Business Connexion Group Ltd (BCX) has provided fresh insight into the interpretation and practical consequences of a business transfer carried out in terms of section 197 of the Labour […]
Strategic planning is an essential function for any business. However, this requires significant time and resources to be implemented effectively. Since the COVID-19 Pandemic, there has been a significant focus on cutting costs and reducing […]
The recent decision in PH Strydom NO v Seacrest Investment 153 (Pty) Ltd & Others (delivered on 4 June 2025) serves as a stark reminder that business rescue is not a tactical weapon and treating […]
While one of the most developed legal systems on the African continent, the South African legal system has often been characterised as slow-moving, with cases facing significant delays before they even receive an initial court […]
On May 21, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented the long-awaited National Budget, following previous delays caused by political misalignment within the Government of National Unity (GNU). With these challenges temporarily sidelined, the latest budget carefully […]
Over the past five years, South African companies have navigated significant economic disruption, as reflected in the rising number of businesses placed into liquidation or business rescue since the end of 2019. In the past […]
Copyright © 2021 | Turnaround Talk
