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How to Resolve Shareholder Deadlocks in South Africa
Jan 19, 2026Prevention via MOI: Customizing your Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI) is the most effective way to prevent deadlocks before they paralyze operations. Section 81 Remedy: The Companies Act of 2008 allows...
Shareholders in South African private companies can proactively prevent deadlocks by including customized tie-breaker provisions in their Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI). The "Shotgun Clause" is a high-stakes exit mechanism that...