Drip Forever or Legacy Trust: Navigating Liquidation and New Ventures
This article, authored by Khanyisile Ngcobo and Joy Mphande, delves into the complex process of liquidating 'Drip', highlighting the strategic challenges and measures taken to manage financial and operational issues effectively. It discusses the evolution from a traditional business framework to the pioneering 'Legacy Trust'. This new venture seeks to utilize the insights gained from Drip’s closure to establish a sustainable and ethically oriented business model. The article covers the legal ramifications of liquidation, strategic asset management planning, and the ambitious objectives of the Legacy Trust. It expands on the potential impacts on stakeholders and the wider industry, providing an in-depth analysis of how adversities can be transformed into opportunities for innovation and growth. The analysis is further enriched by an interview with Tiaan Herbst, whose expertise offers a profound perspective on the subject.
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Strategic Succession Planning: Navigating Corporate Leadership Transitions for Sustainable Growth
In the August 2024 edition of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Magazine, my contribution was centred on the pivotal topic of succession planning within corporate structures. I provided an in-depth analysis of best practices and strategic approaches essential for ensuring a seamless leadership transition in public companies. The article emphasised the role of governance frameworks, legal considerations, and the importance of integrating leadership development into succession planning strategies. By focusing on both the regulatory landscape and the human element of leadership transitions, I highlighted the need for proactive measures that align with shareholder interests and corporate sustainability. The insights enhanced the understanding of effective succession planning as a critical component of corporate resilience and long-term growth.
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Strategic Transformation in South African State-Owned Enterprises: The Inception and Impact of State Asset Management SOC Ltd
Tiaan had the privilege of being invited as a guest contributor by The South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) for its Jan/Feb 2024 edition of TaxTalk. In this contribution, where he coins the phrase "SAM," he scrutinises the Strategic Transformation in South African State-Owned Enterprises through the inception and impact of State Asset Management SOC Ltd. This analysis explores both the visionary prospects and the considerable hurdles SAM encounters, urging a balanced discourse on its practical implementation and the path forward for reforming South Africa's economic entities.
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North Gauteng High Court places South African Post Office under business rescue
The South African Post Office has been placed in business rescue by the North Gauteng High Court. This is after it was placed in provisional liquidation in February due to its failure to pay rent and other liabilities. Meanwhile, the Acting Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies, Enoch Godongwana has welcomed the decision of the North Gauteng High Court and says this decision will give SAPO the much needed time and space to restructure its affairs. SAPO business rescue starts immediately. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to Tiaan Herbst from the Southern African Advisory Company
SA business liquidations on track for record low in 2023
News24’s, Willem Brederode, asks SAAC why SA business liquidations for 2023 is a record low in 2023
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Finance: Ponzi, pyramids, and pensions: The BHI heist
Africa Melane (702 fm) is in conversation with Tiaan Herbst, defining the term "Ponzi Scheme” - and looking at some examples, following the recent arrest of Craig Warriner, who is quickly becoming known as the mastermind behind a 3.2-billion-rand Ponzi scheme.
SA business liquidations show promising decline in 2023
Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo speaks to Tiaan Herbst, Certified Business Rescue and Turnaround Practitioner at the Southern African Advisory Company about business liquidations in South Africa.
By: Noluthando Mthonti-Mlambo 27 June 2023
Business rescue: How to protect your SME
Rescue practitioner Tiaan Herbst on what small and medium-sized enterprise owners should know about the business rescue process – from how to use it as a lifeline to what to do if they are a supplier to a company going into business rescue.
By Akhona Matshoba 11 May 2023