Companies Amendment Act Changes Now Effective: Key Remuneration and Governance Implications On 22 May 2026, sections 5, 6 and 19 of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 came into operation following the publication of a Presidential Proclamation in Government Gazette 54722. These provisions introduce significant amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008, particularly in relation to remuneration disclosures, shareholder oversight of remuneration practices, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Importantly, the amendments became effective immediately, without any formal transitional period. The commencement of these provisions has created a number of practical challenges for [...]