Providing the directors of the company collectively and individually with guidance as to their duties, responsibilities and powers

Making the directors aware of any law relevant to or affecting the company

Reporting to the company’s board any failure on the part of the company or a director to comply with the Memorandum of Incorporation or rules of the company or the Act

Ensuring that minutes of all shareholders' meetings, board meetings and the meetings of any committees of the directors, or of the company’s audit committee, are properly recorded in accordance with the Act

Certifying in the company’s annual financial statements whether the company has filed required returns and notice in terms of the Act, and whether all such returns and notices appear to be true, correct and up to date

Carrying out the functions of a person designated in terms of Section 33(3) of the Act