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Allegations of fraud must not be made lightly

This article looks at a judgment which is a practical reminder that serious fraud allegations in motion proceedings require hard evidence and careful pleading. Vague assertions will not withstand the rigours of the Plascon-Evans test.
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The Protection of Sovereignty Act - Finding some relief for banks and money remittance agencies

Revisiting the Protection of Sovereignty Act, the article unpacks gateway provisions and introduces a staged compliance test to assist banks and remittance agencies assess when section 25 applies, offering clarity and relief in routine transactions.
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Informal resolution of harassment complaints does not absolve employers of their obligations

A recent Labour Court judgment provides important guidance on the limits of informal procedures in addressing harassment complaints.
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RCR season is here: What Directive 11 means for accountable institutions

Directive 11 and PCC 60 confirm the 2026 RCR as a binding high-stakes obligation. With multi-year data, Org ID-based submissions and strict goAML processes, accountable institutions must act to ensure accurate, timely compliance and avoid sanctions.
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Approved but unconnected: South Africa’s renewable energy paradox

For years, developers and lenders have complained that environmental authorisations take too long, cost too much, and hold up projects the country desperately needs. That criticism was once fair. It no longer is.
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Draft Guidance Note 7B: Sharper focus on proliferation financing, risk assessment and due diligence

The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued draft Guidance Note 7B for consultation, marking an important update to the current Revised Guidance Note 7A framework.
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Navigating Namibia's land sector, simplified: ENS | Namibia partners with NIPDB on comprehensive Land Investment Guide

ENS | Namibia partners with NIPDB on comprehensive Land Investment Guide
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 646
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Third-party payment providers at a regulatory crossroads

South Africa’s draft payment reforms bring third-party providers into a clearer, activity-based regime. Wider NPS access brings stricter authorisation, governance and compliance demands, making early readiness critically for TPPPs strategic planning.
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Premature summary judgment application: When a ‘plea’ does not constitute a valid plea

The Western Cape Division of the High Court has outlined what constitutes a valid plea under Rule 22 and confirmed that in the absence of such a plea a plaintiff’s summary judgment application under Rule 32 may be premature and not competent in law.
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Payments first: why the SARB is prioritising digital infrastructure over a retail CBDC

Rather than rushing to introduce a retail central bank digital currency, the SARB's current emphasis is on modernising the country’s existing payments infrastructure to make digital payments faster, cheaper and more inclusive.
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Junior Indaba 2026 ENSight

A curated collection of ENS insights exploring junior mining in Africa, covering regulation, investment and growth opportunities, with a focus on ASM formalisation and sustainable sector development.
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Pretoria High Court declares B-BBEE and race-based licensing requirements by the International Air Services Council unlawful

In a landmark decision the Gauteng Division of High Court in Pretoria ruled the International Air Services Council may not apply BBBEE or other race-based criteria when adjudicating licence applications under the International Air Services Act, 1993.
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Full steam ahead for South Africa’s rail legal architecture

South Africa's multi-operator rail legal framework is crystallising: RAAs concluded with 11 TOCs, TER operational, a Bill imminent and TRIM corporatised as a subsidiary, forming an integrated, comprehensive legal ecosystem for the rail sector.
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Two upgrades in 12 months: South Africa’s credit rating renaissance

Two sovereign upgrades in seven months signal a decisive shift in South Africa’s outlook, as fiscal discipline, reform momentum and resilience amid global volatility lower borrowing costs, expand capital access and reignite dealmaking across markets.
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Webinar | combating cybercrime in Namibia

09 Feb 2022
BY Charles Visser AND Suad Jacobs This is the first in our three-part Namibian webinar series on cybercrime, fighting fraud and corruption, and commercial crime.
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Webinar | cybercrimes act: caution ahead

04 Feb 2022
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Suad Jacobs ENSafrica Executives Ridwaan Boda, Rakhee Dullabh and Suad Jacobs discuss how cybercrime threatens to derail your business and explain the legal issues and practical implications of the Cybercrimes Act.
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State Capture Inquiry: The Zondo Report - How must recommendations be legally actioned? | Cape Talk Interview | 2

02 Feb 2022
BY Steven Powell State Capture Inquiry | The Zondo Report - How must 'recommendations' be legally actioned? | Cape Talk Interview Part Two
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Podcast | Cape Talk | Looking ahead at state capture prosecutions

10 Jan 2022
BY Steven Powell ENSafrica's Steven Powell joined Cape Talk’s John Maytham talking possible processions following the outcomes of the State Capture report

Podcast | Power FM | Reflections on the State Capture Report

10 Jan 2022
BY Steven Powell ENSafrica's Steven Powell joins Power 98.7’s Khaya Sithole and other commentators to reflect on the recently released State Capture report

State Capture Inquiry : looking ahead at state capture prosecutions | Cape Talk Interview | 1

06 Jan 2022
BY Steven Powell State Capture Inquiry | looking ahead at state capture prosecutions | Cape Talk Interview Part one
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State Capture Inquiry | Steven Powell reflects on some of the findings contained in the State Capture Report

05 Jan 2022
BY Steven Powell Steven Powell reflects on some of the findings contained in the State Capture Report
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CGCSA webinar part 1

10 Dec 2021
BY Jocelyn Katz Competition law: with a focus on public interest issues | Jocelyn Katz
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CGCSA webinar part 2

10 Dec 2021
BY Michael Katz Companies Act Amendment Bill | Michael Katz
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CGCSA webinar part 3

10 Dec 2021
BY Balindile Shezi Employment issues in the new world | Balindile Shezi
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CGCSA webinar part 4

10 Dec 2021
BY Ridwaan Boda The platform economy | Ridwaan Boda and Rakhee Dullabh
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CGCSA webinar part 5

10 Dec 2021
BY Carlyn Frittelli Davies AND James Brand Environmental Law: Consuming in the context of EPR and ESG | Carlyn Frittelli Davies and James Brand
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CGCSA webinar part 6

10 Dec 2021
BY Altair Richards Liquor Amendment Bill and front pack labelling | Altair Richards
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Podcast | SAFM | Is SA ready to restrict employers from contacting employees after hours?

22 Nov 2021
BY Siphile Hlwatika ENSafrica's Siphile Hlwatika joined Cathy Mohlahlana on The Talking Point to answer this question in more detail.

Webinar | looking ahead through the lens of the mid-term budget | WED 17 NOV

19 Nov 2021
South Africa’s mid-term budget policy statement will provide important insights into the approach and priorities of recently appointed finance minister Enoch Godongwana
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