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Tumultuous times – taxes, tariffs and trades

With VAT hikes, rising unemployment, and the proposed new US tariffs on South African exports, 2025 is shaping up to be tumultuous for the country. This article explores challenges and opportunities ahead for South Africa.
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Guardians of the Rand: Potential nationalisation of the South African Reserve Bank

The South African Reserve Bank Amendment Bill, first introduced in 2018, is back in the spotlight following a parliamentary hearing last week, with proposals for full state ownership and ministerial control over board appointments.
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Where Competition and Employment Law Meet

08 Jul 2025
BY David Adu-Tutu Jr , Fritz Malan , Lizél Blignaut AND Sandya Booluck Our competition and employment law Executives discuss the cross-border impact of international competition law and staying ahead in an increasingly interconnected global landscape
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Investing in Africa: Angola Mining

08 Jul 2025
BY Ntsiki Adonisi A discussion on recent developments in the Angolan mining sector, current strategic minerals and flagship projects in the country, and guidance on how to navigate the local regulatory environment.
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Guardians of privacy: A comparative analysis of data protection laws in South Africa and Mauritius

South Africa and Mauritius, two prominent African nations, have both enacted comprehensive data protection frameworks. This article takes a look at South Africa's POPIA and Mauritius' DPA.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 601
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Property, protest, and the power of the law

The recent SCA decision in KwaDukuza Municipality v Consolidated Aone Trade and Invest 6 (Pty) Ltd is a reminder that, in the world of property law, the rules matter and those who pay under protest may yet have the last word.
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Extraterritorial application of the EU AI Act: What non-EU companies should know

The European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act is a cornerstone step in the regulation of artificial intelligence, and it applies beyond Europe meaning that non-EU businesses may be bound but it if their AI systems reach the EU market
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Africa Competition Law Quarterly Round-Up (Issue 2 | April - June 2025)

Highlights on key legal goings-on, regulatory updates and legislative changes from different countries around the continent.
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IP in practice: Legal and commercial IP developments in Kenya and South Africa

This article addresses some recent legal and commercial IP developments in two of Africa’s largest markets: Kenya and South Africa.
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WTR Global Leaders 2025 recognises ENS’ IP team

ENS’ IP team have been recognised in the World Trade Global Leaders 2025.
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Tax in Brief

Issue 148 of ENS' Tax in Brief - a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa
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ENS expands IP practice with the appointment of two new executives

ENS is delighted to announce the appointment of a further two executives this year in its IP practice, this time in its IP litigation team.
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Chambers Global Practice Guides: Corporate Governance 2025

Michael Katz, Matthew Morrison and Madison Liebmann share their perspectives on the evolving best practices shaping corporate governance across Africa and globally.
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Taiwan: Confusingly similar trade marks – Lacoste and Miu Miu

This article discusses two recent trade mark cases from Taiwan, continuing our global coverage of confusingly similar trade mark disputes.
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Julia Ferraz-Cardoso appointed as ENS Head of Dispute Resolution

Julia Ferraz-Cardoso has been appointed as Head of our Dispute Resolution practice, taking over from George van Niekerk, who steps down from the role.
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New rules for payment providers: What you need to know about the Draft Directive on payment activities

The South African Reserve Bank has published a draft directive that could dramatically reshape the payments landscape. If you offer any kind of payment service, you may soon need to register with SARB and meet detailed compliance standards.
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ENSign: Bad debts and tax: What every business in Ghana should know

19 Jun 2025
BY Cletus Danliar Banseh AND David A Asiedu Cletus Banseh, a partner in tax, chats to David A Asiedu in another episode in the tax audit series. They discuss what bad debts are, how they influence your company's tax position and how to obtain some tax relief.

Ghana: The GRA's Rules on Tax Deductions

16 May 2025
BY Cletus Danliar Banseh AND David A Asiedu ENSign Ghana: The GRA's rules on tax deductions - What's in, What's out?

Tax Disputes & the Constitutional Court: Reviews and Declarators Unpacked

16 May 2025
BY Peter Dachs , Andries Myburgh AND Simon Weber ENS' Peter Dachs, Andries Myburgh and Simon Weber unpack the recent Constitutional Court judgment on alternative remedies in tax disputes, ie reviews and declarators.
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2025 National Budget WED

13 Mar 2025
BY Jenny Klein , Mansoor Parker , Ntebaleng Sekabate AND Charles de Wet We break down the anticipated 2025 National Budget with our team of tax experts who were joined by distinguished guest panellist, Iraj Abedian, to analyse the key elements of the GNU’s first National Budget..
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Implications of SA's Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024

14 Nov 2024
BY Willem le Roux AND Pieter Colyn ENS Executive and Head of MOHS, Pieter Colyn, hosts Executive Consultant, Willem le Roux, in a discussion about the proposed amendments to the Mine Health and Safety Act, and the implications thereof.
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25 years of Competition Law in South Africa - A discussion on dawn raids

30 Sep 2024
BY Aziza Mdee AND Sphiwe Dlamini In celebration of 25 years of Competition Law in South Africa, Associate, Sphiwe Dlamini chats to Executive, Aziza Mdee, about dawn raids.
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Investing in Africa: Investment Hubs

13 Sep 2024
BY Celia Becker , Dieudonné Nzafashwanayo , Mmangaliso Nzimande , George Muthee AND Davina Boodnah Africa’s investment gateways: Insight from Kenya, Mauritius, Rwanda, and South Africa
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Tax Masterclass: Transfer Pricing

21 Aug 2024
BY Andries Myburgh , Jens Brodbeck AND Mark Badenhorst South Africa's Tax Court recently delivered a landmark ruling in SARSTC IT 14302, addressing key transfer pricing principles. In our recent Tax Masterclass, our tax experts and the renown Wim Trengove discuss the implications
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Tax Masterclass: Mergers & Acquisitions Part 2

02 Aug 2024
BY Kristel van Rensburg , Ntebaleng Sekabate AND Mmangaliso Nzimande In part two of our M&A masterclass, ENS' tax specialists provide valuable insights, real-world examples, and practical strategies for seamlessly implementing M&A transactions.
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Tax Audit pitfalls to avoid in Ghana (Episode 3)

30 Jul 2024
BY Cletus Danliar Banseh AND David A Asiedu In our latest ENSign podcast, David A. Asiedu and Cletus Banseh from Ghana continue their discussion on tax audit pitfalls discussing options available for taxpayer disputes.

Tax Masterclass: Private clients

26 Jul 2024
BY Deon Beachen , Jenny Klein , Robert Gad , Megan Stuart-Steer , Arnaaz Camay , Anika Wright AND Barry Knoetze We invite you to view the latest webinar in our Tax Masterclass series, focusing on employee incentive arrangements, trust-to-trust distributions, and issues related to residency and global mobility, and much more.
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Tax audit pitfalls to avoid in Ghana (Episode 2)

14 Jun 2024
BY Cletus Danliar Banseh AND David A Asiedu In our latest ENSign podcast, David A. Asiedu and Cletus Banseh from Ghana continue the Tax audit series. Listen as they discuss pitfalls to avoid after receiving a final tax assessment.

PPPs in Southern Africa: Closing the financing gap for infrastructure development

13 Jun 2024
Africa faces an annual infrastructure financing gap of USD68-108 billion according to the African Development Bank, leading countries to seek private investment. Watch our webinar to hear our experts discuss PPP laws and policy frameworks in Africa.
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