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Cleanse or consent? The ZAR0.12 question every South African direct marketer must answer

South Africa’s 2026 CPA amendments reshape direct marketing: monthly opt‑out cleansing is mandatory, consent offers no safe harbour once a block exists, costs accrue per record and POPIA compliance remains separate and unavoidable in practice today.
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No profit, no loss? When service providers may benefit from invalid government contracts

When a public contract is invalidated for flawed procurement, courts must decide whether service providers can still recover value or profit. Recent judgments clarify when enrichment, compensation or no relief applies in practice for suppliers only.
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A runway to nowhere           

This article examines how textile waste is driving new regulation, from EU bans and extended producer responsibility to emerging circular initiatives in South Africa shaping a sustainable future.
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Corporate M&A 2026 - South Africa | Global Practice Guides | Chambers and Partners

Michael Katz, Matthew Morrison, Madison Liebmann and Sinovuyo Damane share their perspectives on the evolving legal and regulatory landscape shaping mergers and acquisitions in South Africa.
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Aircraft financing in Rwanda: a guide to the Cape Town Convention

This article explains how Rwanda’s adoption of the Cape Town Convention enables lenders to create, register and enforce aircraft security interests, providing certainty on priority, insolvency and aviation financing.
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Africa tax in brief

The latest tax news and developments across Africa
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The interplay between Articles 23, 33 and 296 of the 1992 Constitution of Ghana

This article discusses how Ghanaian courts interpret Articles 23, 33 and 296, unpacking disagreements on administrative justice, discretion and judicial review, and why these constitutional tensions shape procedure, remedies and standards of review.
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Withdrawal of South Africa’s draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy

In April 2026, South Africa withdrew its Draft AI Policy after concerns emerged over fabricated academic sources, highlighting governance risks and the need for rigor, credibility and transparency in future AI policymaking.
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Looking beyond the headline: The Absa GAAR judgment explained | Absa Bank Limited and Another v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service

Following a recent Constitutional Court decision in Absa v CSARS, our team builds on its earlier analysis by breaking down the court’s reasoning on GAAR and highlighting the key principles and practical implications for taxpayers and advisers.
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Africa Business In Brief

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Increase to South African merger control thresholds and filing fees Effective 1 May 2026

The Minister of Trade, Industry & Competition has just gazetted amendments to the merger thresholds under section 11 of the Competition Act, 1998, in consultation with the Competition Commission, with the new thresholds taking effect from 1 May 2026.
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Tax in brief

Issue 167 of ENS’ tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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Registrar General cannot police private family loans, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court of Mauritius confirmed that one‑off family loans are lawful and that the Registrar General may not refuse mortgage inscription based on perceived illegality of the underlying transaction.
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Namibia's wildlife law, made accessible: The Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme launches its Namibian Legal Hub

ENS | Namibia served as the legal lead in the development of the Sustainable Wildlife Management Programme’s online Legal Hub, a freely accessible platform making Namibia's wildlife legal framework publicly available for the first time.
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Mauritius criminalises Ecocide

Mauritius has criminalised ecocide, introducing severe penalties for serious environmental harm. The reforms expand criminal liability, remediation obligations and cost‑recovery powers under the Environment Act.
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ENSign | Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 3 | 2026

28 Apr 2026
BY Priyanka Raath AND Dr. Bernard Dippenaar A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

ENSign | Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 2 | 2026

12 Apr 2026
BY Priyanka Raath AND Linda Sheehan A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

ENSign | Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 1 | 2026

31 Mar 2026
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Priyanka Raath A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

South African Budget Speech 2026 Review

25 Feb 2026
BY Jenny Klein , Mansoor Parker , Ntebaleng Sekabate AND Charles de Wet Our annual South African budget speech webinar highlighting areas of legislative and policy focus and providing practical insights to assist stakeholders in preparing for the year ahead.
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ENSign | The Modern GC

23 Feb 2026
BY David A Asiedu David A. Asiedu, Executive in Ghana, chats to Abena Aboagyewaah Owusu, Legal Affairs Manager at ENI Ghana Exploration & Production Ltd and Nana Kofi Asare, Head of Legal for MTN about the evolving role of General Counsel

Pop-up webinar | Revised COMESA Competition Regulations, now in force

05 Feb 2026
BY Jocelyn Katz Jocelyn Katz, Head of Competition at ENS in conversation with Dr Willard Mwemba, Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) where they discuss the revised COMESA Competition Regulations.
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ENSign: The business case for sustainability: Practical insights for African SMEs and beyond

09 Dec 2025
BY Carlyn Frittelli Davies , Jessica Blumenthal AND Melaney Oldenhof This episode unpacks why sustainability remains a compelling business strategy, especially for African SMEs. We explore concrete drivers, practical tools and real-world examples across fashion, agriculture, energy and export-orientated value chains.

The DRC Tax Reform Webinar

02 Dec 2025
BY Celia Becker , David Guarnieri AND Thomas Jolivet An in-depth discussion on the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Tax Reform.
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Taxation Laws Amendment Bill Webinar

19 Nov 2025
BY Kristel van Rensburg , Magda Snyckers , Nicolette Smit , Ntebaleng Sekabate , Simon Weber , Stephan Minne AND Charles de Wet In this webinar, our experts unpacked the proposed amendments to the Taxation Laws Amendment Bill following the public participation process.
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From Conflict to Consensus | Navigating Tax Disputes in Africa

14 Nov 2025
BY Andries Myburgh , Celia Becker , Cletus Danliar Banseh , Dieudonné Nzafashwanayo , Phillip Karugaba , George Muthee AND Shrivan Dabee ENS tax experts share strategies to manage the full dispute lifecycle, from audit readiness to resolution - helping businesses protect value, reduce uncertainty, and achieve faster outcomes.
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ENSign: A fresh lens on food waste

04 Nov 2025
BY Carlyn Frittelli Davies , Sonam Mansingh AND Steffen Burrows Hear how South Africa is tackling food loss and waste, and how its approach compares to the EU. From policy to business and social impact, we unpack the challenges, innovations and opportunities shaping sustainable food systems.
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Eyes on You | Navigating Employee Privacy in Africa

30 Oct 2025
BY Brian Patterson , Charles Visser , Patricia Jane Mumuni , Tracy Kakongi , Faith Chebet , Emmanuel Sauzier AND Yves Bruce Kwisanga A multi-jurisdictional conversation where we discuss how evolving privacy laws are impacting workplace monitoring and what this means for employers operating across the continent.
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Webinar | Innovating for the Future: Navigating AI and IP in the Digital Age

28 Oct 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar AND Janine Thomas This thought-provoking session explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping the intellectual property landscape. From generative models and deepfakes to legislative frameworks and landmark case law, we unpack the real-world impact of AI on IP.
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Critical Minerals | A continental lens

20 Oct 2025
BY Ntsiki Adonisi , Rachel Dagadu , Zinzi Lawrence , Amarachukwu Odo AND Chimwemwe Temboshula In this ENSign episode, our head of natural resources and environment, Ntsiki Adonisi, chats to guests from South Africa, Ghana, Namibia and Zambia about critical minerals - and how Africa can move beyond just being a source of raw materials.

East Africa Trends

08 Sep 2025
BY David A Asiedu , Dieudonné Nzafashwanayo , Rehema Nakirya Ssemyalo AND Anthony Gakuru David A. Asiedu connects with our East African office heads to explore key trends and opportunities shaping the region’s evolving business landscape