| Purpose: This module is aimed at students who are introduced for the first time to the different forms of South African enterprises. This module will be useful to students who wish to acquire general background knowledge of the main characteristics and basic operations within partnerships, companies, close corporations and business trusts within South Africa. Furthermore, it introduces the regulatory framework around which these forms of enterprises are set. In addition, it exposes students to the case law and the practical application of the law within such enterprises. Students credited with this module will be able to advise others wishing to start their own business which form of enterprise would be most suitable for the specific business, indicating some of the pertinent advantages and disadvantages associated with such forms of enterprise. Furthermore, the module is aimed at providing students with the knowledge, skills and attitudes to analyse and solve well- defined practical problems relating to the South African law on partnerships, companies, close corporations and business trusts. |
