Orpen Secretarial Services

08/01/2026

Review of update of contact details of directors and directors’ amendments

This practice note is issued in terms of Regulation 4(1)(b) of the Companies Regulations of 2011 which stipulates that a regulatory body may issue a practice note in respect to a matter within its authority which sets out a procedure that will be followed by that regulatory agency, a procedure to be followed when dealing with that regulatory agency or that regulatory agency’s interpretation of or intended manner of applying a provision of the Act or the Regulations.

One of the functions of the Commission in terms of Section 187(4)(b) of the Companies Act 71 of 2008, as amended, is that “The Commission must receive and deposit in the registry any documents required to be filed in terms of this Act;”. All filings with the Commission are received in good faith, and the Commission always takes reasonable steps to ensure that the registers are credible despite relying on entities for such information.

With the latest developments and in conjunction with other relevant statutory bodies, the Commission has decided to once again review its processes regarding the above, with a view to eradicating unauthorised changes.

1) Henceforth, the duration for objecting to the change of contact details will be increased from 24 hours to 72 hours to give enough time for the legitimate owners to object.
2) Further to the above, other directors will be notified as well of the changes to communicate the same with the director concerned in the event the changes are not legitimate.
3) When there are changes of directors, all directors will be informed of the changes and not only the director(s) affected by the change, thus avoiding the board from realising later that the self-appointed director(s), and
4) The changes of directors will only take effect upon the submission of at least 50+1% of OTP’s by the directors.
These changes will take effect whilst we continue to do verification with the Department of Home Affairs’ National Population Register and with our in-house Foreigner Verification for Non-Citizens.

We hope that you find the above in order.

Practice notice 6 of 2025

https://www.cipc.co.za/?p=23290

08/01/2026

19/06/2025

The PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act) annual report submission deadline for both public and private bodies in South Africa is June 30, 2025. This deadline applies to the 2024-2025 PAIA annual report. The online submission portal on the Information Regulator's eServices Portal will be open from April 1, 2025, to June 30, 2025.

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16/05/2025

The next submission period for PAIA Annual Reports will open on 01 April 2025 and close on 30 June 2025. Ensure that your organisation submits its report within this timeframe to remain compliant with legal requirements. No extensions will be granted.

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07/03/2025

⚠️ Don't Let Your Business Fall into Deregistration! ⚠️
Neglecting to file annual returns can lead to serious consequences for your business, including:
🚫 Deregistration of Your Business – You'll lose your legal status.
💼 Loss of Business Name – Your business name could be taken by someone else.
💰 Fines and Penalties – Unfiled returns often come with financial penalties.
📉 Damaged Reputation – It could hurt your business credibility and future opportunities.
📖 Please read notices on www.cipc.co.za for more information.
Stay compliant and file your annual returns on time to keep your business running smoothly!

05/03/2025

Non-compliance can cost you your business!
CIPC is continuing the deregistration of non-compliant companies. If your Annual Returns and Beneficial Ownership filings are outstanding, act now to avoid frozen bank accounts, personal liability, and loss of legal status.
Check your status on BizPortal or e-Services today!

🔗To view full customer notice visithttps://www.cipc.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Notice-Deregistration-and-Re-instatements_v.1.1.pdf

30/01/2025

🚨Urgent: 24-Hour Approval or Rejection Now Required🚨
CIPC has enhanced security measures for updating the director's contact details. Both the previous and new email addresses will now be needed in the approval process.
Please ensure you approve or reject the update within 24 hours to maintain the security of your CIPC profile.
🔗 For more information, visit www.cipc.co.za

29/01/2025

🚨 Attention Directors and Members!🚨
CIPC has identified companies and close corporations that have not complied with filing their Beneficial Ownership (BO) declarations and securities registers.
📌 Act Now:
• Check if your entity is on the non-compliance list here🔗https://bit.ly/3CumllF

23/01/2025

🚨 Was Your Company Deregistered Due to Non-Compliance? 💼
Don’t worry—it’s not the end! Address the issues, provide proof of business activity before deregistration and reinstate your business.
You’ve got this!
File the outstanding Annual Returns and Beneficial Ownership Declarations.
👉 Follow the steps listed and take action today to reclaim your company’s success.
-instatement

06/01/2025

⏳ March 2025 Deadline Alert!
Avoid deregistration by filing your Annual Returns (AR) and Beneficial Ownership (BO)!
👉 File by March 2025:

26/11/2024

Media Statement:
CIPC to deregister over 500 000 companies and close corporations‼️
📅 The referral of the deregistration of companies and close corporations will occur in the first week of December 2024.
🔎 View your company status NOW! Go to bizportal.gov.za, select services then bizprofile to search with the company name or registration number!
To find out more see https://bit.ly/3Z4X9tm