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Securities Register Template — South Africa (Companies Act s.50)
Every South African company must maintain a Securities Register under section 50 of the Companies Act. Done badly, it blocks CIPC beneficial ownership filings, fails inspection requests under the new section 26 regime (in force since 27 December 2024), and exposes the company to compliance findings. Our free template generates a Reg 32-compliant register with authorised securities, securityholder ledger, certificate detail, transfer history and (for affected companies) a Register of Beneficial Interests under section 56(7).
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SECURITIES REGISTER
Meridian Group (Pty) Ltd · Reg 2015/123456/07 · Updated 20 May 2026
Maintained by: Pieter van der Merwe, Company Secretary
Standard Securities Register
This Securities Register is maintained by Meridian Group (Pty) Ltd (CIPC Registration No. 2015/123456/07) of 22 Fredman Drive, Sandton, Johannesburg 2196, being a private company (Pty Ltd) under the Companies Act 71 of 2008, in compliance with section 50 read with sections 24 and 33 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and Regulation 32 to the Companies Regulations.
1.
RECORDS LOCATION AND MAINTAINER
The records are kept at Registered office at 22 Fredman Drive, Sandton 2196; electronic copies maintained on the Company secretarial system (InfoDocs). The register is maintained by Pieter van der Merwe in their capacity as Company Secretary, who shall update the register without delay following any issue, transfer, cancellation or beneficial-interest change.
2.
AUTHORISED SECURITIES
In accordance with the Company's Memorandum of Incorporation (MOI), the following classes of securities are authorised:
Ordinary shares of no par value: 1000 (authorised on 15 March 2015)
Cumulative redeemable preference shares of R0.01 each: 500 (authorised on 10 November 2020)
Ordinary shares of no par value: 1000 (authorised on 15 March 2015)
Cumulative redeemable preference shares of R0.01 each: 500 (authorised on 10 November 2020)
3.
REGISTERED SECURITYHOLDERS
Each registered securityholder is recorded as follows, in accordance with section 50(2)(a) - (d):
SH1: Thandi Nkosi (ID/Reg: 8003150000087) — 400 Ordinary shares · Cert No 0001 · Issue date 15 March 2015
SH2: Sipho Mthembu (ID/Reg: 7807205009088) — 300 Ordinary shares · Cert No 0002 · Issue date 15 March 2015
SH3: Pieter van der Merwe (ID/Reg: 7505105009087) — 200 Ordinary shares · Cert No 0003 · Issue date 15 March 2015
SH4: Lerato Naidoo (ID/Reg: 8511125009089) — 100 Ordinary shares · Cert No 0004 · Issue date 22 April 2026
SH1: Thandi Nkosi (ID/Reg: 8003150000087) — 400 Ordinary shares · Cert No 0001 · Issue date 15 March 2015
SH2: Sipho Mthembu (ID/Reg: 7807205009088) — 300 Ordinary shares · Cert No 0002 · Issue date 15 March 2015
SH3: Pieter van der Merwe (ID/Reg: 7505105009087) — 200 Ordinary shares · Cert No 0003 · Issue date 15 March 2015
SH4: Lerato Naidoo (ID/Reg: 8511125009089) — 100 Ordinary shares · Cert No 0004 · Issue date 22 April 2026
4.
ISSUED / REACQUIRED SUMMARY
In accordance with section 50(1)(b):
Total issued Ordinary shares: 1000
Total issued Ordinary shares: 1000
5.
FORM OF SECURITIES AND CERTIFICATE DETAIL
The Company's securities are issued in certificated securities, with paper share certificates issued to each securityholder. Where certificated, certificates are signed by Two directors: Thandi Nkosi and Sipho Mthembu and contain the minimum content prescribed by Regulation 32(3). Certificate serial number range: 0001 to 0004 (Ordinary shares issued); no preference share certificates issued. The Company complies with the section 51(7) requirement to issue certificates within 10 business days of allotment.
6.
REGISTER OF BENEFICIAL INTERESTS (SECTION 56(7) + REGULATION 32A)
In accordance with section 56(7) of the Companies Act and Regulation 32A, the following persons hold beneficial interests of 5% or more in the Company:
BI1: Thandi Nkosi (ID/Reg: 8003150000087) — 40% beneficial interest · Registered (nominee) holder: Held in own name
BI2: Sipho Mthembu (ID/Reg: 7807205009088) — 30% beneficial interest · Registered (nominee) holder: Held in own name
This register is the share-register counterpart to the CIPC Beneficial Ownership Declaration filed under Regulation 30A; together they form the full beneficial-ownership transparency picture required by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering) Amendment Act 22 of 2022.
BI1: Thandi Nkosi (ID/Reg: 8003150000087) — 40% beneficial interest · Registered (nominee) holder: Held in own name
BI2: Sipho Mthembu (ID/Reg: 7807205009088) — 30% beneficial interest · Registered (nominee) holder: Held in own name
This register is the share-register counterpart to the CIPC Beneficial Ownership Declaration filed under Regulation 30A; together they form the full beneficial-ownership transparency picture required by the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering) Amendment Act 22 of 2022.
7.
TRANSFER HISTORY (LAST 12 MONTHS)
The following transfers were recorded in the past 12 months, in accordance with section 50(1)(c):
15 March 2026 — 50 Ordinary shares transferred from Sipho Mthembu (300→250) to Lerato Naidoo (100 new); CSO Approval Resolution 2026/03/15; new certificates 0005 and 0006 issued; old certificate 0002 cancelled. 22 April 2026 — 25 Ordinary shares transferred from Thandi Nkosi to Pieter van der Merwe (200→225); new certificate 0007 issued; old certificate 0003 cancelled.
15 March 2026 — 50 Ordinary shares transferred from Sipho Mthembu (300→250) to Lerato Naidoo (100 new); CSO Approval Resolution 2026/03/15; new certificates 0005 and 0006 issued; old certificate 0002 cancelled. 22 April 2026 — 25 Ordinary shares transferred from Thandi Nkosi to Pieter van der Merwe (200→225); new certificate 0007 issued; old certificate 0003 cancelled.
8.
SECTION 26 INSPECTION RIGHTS (COMPANIES AMENDMENT ACT 16 OF 2024)
In accordance with the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (partially in force from 27 December 2024), this Securities Register, the Register of Beneficial Ownership, the directors' record and the Memorandum of Incorporation are subject to inspection by third parties on written request. The Company shall make the records available for inspection and copying during reasonable business hours, on payment of the prescribed fee, within 10 business days of receipt of the request. Inspection requests should be addressed in writing to companysecretary@meridiangroup.co.za.
9.
REGULATION 32 FORMAT COMPLIANCE
The Company confirms that this Securities Register complies with Regulation 32 to the Companies Regulations: (a) maintained in an official language of the Republic; (b) chronologically recorded; (c) kept in an indelible form (electronic with audit trail); and (d) retained for the prescribed period of 7 years from the date of the relevant entry, in accordance with section 24(1).
10.
CERTIFICATION
The undersigned hereby certifies that this Securities Register is a true and accurate record of the securities of Meridian Group (Pty) Ltd as at 20 May 2026.
REGISTER MAINTAINER
Pieter van der Merwe
Company Secretary
Meridian Group (Pty) Ltd
Date: ____________________
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What Is a Securities Register?
A Securities Register is the master record of every share, debenture or other security issued by a South African company. It is required under section 50 of the Companies Act 71 of 2008 and Regulation 32 to the Companies Regulations. For affected companies (public, regulated, or private subsidiary of a regulated company), a separate Register of Beneficial Interests under section 56(7) and Regulation 32A is also required, listing every natural person with a beneficial interest of 5% or more in the company's securities.
The Securities Register must, for every class of authorised securities, record: the number authorised and the date of authorisation; the total number issued, reacquired or surrendered; for each securityholder, the name, identifying number (SA ID or CIPC registration), the date of issue or transfer, the number and class of securities, and (for certificated securities) the distinguishing certificate number. Transfers and reacquisitions must be recorded chronologically. The register must be maintained in an official language of the Republic, kept in indelible form, and retained for at least 7 years under section 24(1).
The Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (partially in force from 27 December 2024) significantly expanded section 26 inspection rights: third parties can now inspect and copy the Securities Register, the Register of Beneficial Ownership, the directors' record and the Memorandum of Incorporation on written request, with the company required to respond within 10 business days. The CIPC also requires companies to maintain a Securities Register as one of the mandatory uploads for the annual Beneficial Ownership Declaration under Regulation 30A. A current, well-formatted Securities Register is therefore the single most load-bearing piece of SA corporate compliance machinery.
What's Covered in This Template
Seven sections covering every section 50 requirement, plus expert-tier certificate detail, Register of Beneficial Interests and section 26 inspection clause.
Company Details
Name, CIPC registration, registered address, company type (Pty / Ltd / NPC / CC / RF / SOC), affected-company classification, records location, register maintainer.
Authorised Securities
Each class with designation, number authorised and date of authorisation (per s.50(1)(a)).
Up to 5 Securityholders (Free)
Full ledger with name, SA ID / CIPC reg, class, number held, certificate number and issue date (per s.50(2)(a)-(d)).
Issued / Reacquired Summary
Total issued, reacquired and treasury shares (per s.50(1)(b)).
Certificate Detail (Expert)
Certificated / uncertificated / mixed form, authorised signatories, serial-number range (per s.49 + Reg 32(3)).
Register of Beneficial Interests (Expert)
For affected companies — 5% beneficial-interest holders + nominee disclosure under s.56(7) + Reg 32A.
Transfer History (Expert)
12-month chronological transfer ledger (per s.50(1)(c)).
Section 26 Inspection Clause (Expert)
Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 — explicit third-party inspection acknowledgement, 10-business-day response commitment.
Regulation 32 Format Compliance (Expert)
Express confirmation of chronological, official-language, indelible, 7-year-retention format.
How to Create a Securities Register in South Africa
Five steps from authorised securities to a Reg 32-compliant register.
- 1
List Authorised Securities from the MOI
Class designation, number authorised and date of authorisation for each class. Match the language of your Memorandum of Incorporation exactly.
- 2
Record Each Securityholder
Name, SA ID or CIPC registration, class, number held, certificate number (for certificated form) and date of issue. Sum across all holders must equal total issued.
- 3
Decide Certificated or Uncertificated
Most SMMEs use certificated (paper). Listed shares are uncertificated (Strate CSD). Mixed form is permitted. Certificates must be issued within 10 business days of allotment under s.51(7).
- 4
Add Beneficial Interests Register (if Affected)
Affected companies (public / regulated / subsidiary of regulated) must maintain a separate Register of Beneficial Interests under s.56(7) + Reg 32A, listing every 5%+ beneficial holder and any nominee arrangement.
- 5
Keep It Current and Inspection-Ready
Update without delay following any issue, transfer or beneficial-interest change. Be ready to produce the register on s.26 inspection request within 10 business days. Upload as part of every annual BO filing on CIPC e-services.
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Legal Considerations
A non-compliant Securities Register blocks CIPC BO filings, fails section 26 inspections and exposes directors to personal liability.
This template is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified South African company secretary or attorney for advice specific to your situation.
Reviewed for South African law
Section 50 — Mandatory Securities Register
Section 50 of the Companies Act requires every company to maintain a register of its securities. The register must include, for every class of authorised securities: the number authorised and date of authorisation; the total number issued, reacquired or surrendered; and for each securityholder, the name, identifying number, date of issue or transfer, number and class of securities, and distinguishing certificate number (for certificated form). Regulation 32 prescribes the format requirements: official language, chronological, indelible, retained 7 years.
Section 56 — Beneficial Interests in Affected Companies
Section 56(7) of the Companies Act and Regulation 32A require affected companies (public, regulated, or private subsidiary of a regulated company) to maintain a Register of Beneficial Interests listing every natural person with a beneficial interest of 5% or more in the company's securities of that class. Section 56(3) imposes a corresponding disclosure obligation on registered shareholders (nominee holders) to disclose to the company the identity of the beneficial owner, the number and class of securities held, and the extent of the beneficial interest. This regime sits alongside the CIPC BO Declaration under Regulation 30A — the two together form the full beneficial-ownership transparency picture.
Section 26 — Public Inspection Rights (since 27 December 2024)
The Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 (in force 27 December 2024) significantly expanded section 26 inspection rights. Third parties can now inspect and copy the Memorandum of Incorporation, the record of directors, the Securities Register and the Register of Beneficial Ownership on written request, during reasonable business hours, on payment of the prescribed fee. The company must respond within 10 business days. Annual financial statement inspection is not yet in force pending further proclamation. Failure to maintain a current register makes responding to inspection requests difficult and exposes the company to compliance findings.
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