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SCA reaffirms residual powers of company directors to rescind winding-up orders

In this article, the SCA held that a wound-up company can apply to rescind its liquidation under common law, and directors may do so without liquidators’ support.
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ENS recognised as one of the leading international law firms for India work in 2025 in the Regional and Specialist category

We are honoured to once again have been recognised by the India Business Law Journal (“IBLJ”) as one of the leading international law firms for India work in the Regional and Specialist Category, most notably for Kenya, Mauritius and South Africa.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 604
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Kenya: A summary of key implications of the Finance Act 2025 amendments

Kenya’s Finance Act, 2025, which was assented to on 27 June 2025, ushers in a raft of amendments affecting individuals and businesses alike, this article briefly summarises some key changes.
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Too big to ignore: Rethinking SIFI designation in South Africa’s financial landscape

The 2008 Global Financial Crisis fundamentally reshaped the world’s approach to financial regulation. One of its most enduring lessons was the danger posed by systemically important financial institutions.
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SOUTH AFRICA: MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY ACT, 1996 – GUIDANCE NOTE PUBLISHED FOR THE PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES AND MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE SOUTH AFRICAN MINING INDUSTRY

Government Notice No. 6443, published in Gazette No. 53025, outlines a Guidance Note issued by the Chief Inspector of Mine for preventing and managing non-communicable diseases and mental health disorders in South African mining.
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Clause for concern: The risk of pre-closing covenants in notifiable merger transactions

Although gun-jumping has been widely discussed, the specific impact of pre-closing covenants on such violations remains underexamined, particularly within the evolving merger control landscape across Africa.
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Coldplay, kiss cams and corporate consequences – Lessons for South African employers

As details emerge about the viral kiss cam moment at last week's Coldplay concert, it's a timely reminder for South African employers: public misconduct by senior staff can have boardroom consequences.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 603
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FCA fines Barclay’s GBP42M: AML wake-up call for South African institutions

The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority has imposed a GBP42 million penalty on Barclays Bank for shortcomings in its anti-money-laundering systems and controls.
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Municipality’s failure to appoint candidate to an advertised position may constitute reviewable administrative action

The article outlines a legal dispute over a municipal job appointment, highlighting the court’s view that such decisions can be reviewed under administrative law.
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Navigating the Nairobi International Finance Centre: Investor risks and opportunities

The National Treasury of Kenya has granted tax incentives to organisations investing through the NIFC, allowing companies to pay corporate tax of 15% for the first ten years, followed by a 20% rate in the subsequent ten.
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Bald denials and unsubstantiated conclusions in pleadings: A risky litigation strategy

The case involved a contempt of court dispute where a former church member was accused of defying a court order by posting defamatory content online.
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Tax in brief

Issue 149 of ENS' tax in brief, a snapshot of tax developments in South Africa
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Fraud risks, prevention and detection strategies for the African beer brewing industry

Brewing operations involve complex supply chains and multiple stakeholders, making them vulnerable to fraud that can harm profits, reputation, and consumer safety.
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Podcast | Africa in the spotlight: Uganda goes green and Botswana’s credit downgraded | Celia Becker

27 May 2021
BY Celia Becker Ugandan lawmakers’ decision to pass the National Climate Change Bill to cut greenhouse gas emissions has been welcomed by climate change activists.

ENSafrica webinar | Section 65 of CISCA | WED 26 MAY

26 May 2021
live webinar recording
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ENSafrica webinar | conflicts of interest | TUE 25 MAY

25 May 2021
live webinar recording
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ENSafrica webinar | Conduct Standard for Banks | 19 MAY 2021

19 May 2021
Live webinar recording
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Podcast | OFM Making a case for patents | Rowan Forster

12 May 2021
Registering a patent for your creation isn’t always enough to ensure protection, but it remains the best and cleanest way to stake your claim for ownership of that product.

Podcast | Foreign nationals in SA urged to keep abreast of latest visa concessions | Zahida Ebrahim

12 May 2021
Zahida Ebrahim, the Director of Immigration and Dispute Resolution Executive spoke to the OFM Business Hour team regarding some of the visa concessions which now apply to foreigners in South Africa.

ENSafrica webinar | how POPIA affects your IP | 19 May 2021

05 May 2021
how POPIA affects your IP
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Podcast | OFM | A trademark is the most valuable asset that a business owns | Gerard du Toit

04 May 2021
A trademark is the ‘most valuable asset that a business owns. This is according to Gerard du Toit, a senior associate in the Intellectual Property department.

Podcast | OFM | Copyrights are relevant to all businesses in some form | Waldo Steyn | 15 APR 2021

15 Apr 2021
ENSafrica exec Waldo Steyn, advises business owners to better educate themselves regarding intellectual property laws and understand how these “assets” can be owned and monetized.

Podcast | Cape Talk | Employers obligations to vulnerable employees before phase 2 of vaccinations | Lauren Salt

11 Mar 2021
BY Lauren Salt Employment exec, Lauren Salt was a guest on the Afternoon Drive with John Maytham on Cape Talk, discussing vulnerable employees and the second phase of the vaccination rollout.

ENSafrica webinar | mines and vaccines: the next step | THU 4 FEB

03 Mar 2021
In this webinar ENSafrica execs explored what mines are doing to achieve health and safety in a COVID-19 world and how mining companies can continue to mitigate and manage the risk of the disease spreading.
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ENSafrica webinar | mines and vaccines: the next step | THU 4 FEB

03 Mar 2021
In this webinar ENSafrica execs explored what mines are doing to achieve health and safety in a COVID-19 world and how mining companies can continue to mitigate and manage the risk of the disease spreading.
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ENSafrica webinar | unpacking the budget speech | WED 24 FEB

02 Mar 2021
Various ENSafrica executives were joined by top economist Iraj Aberdian, Chief Economist: Pan-African Research, for a helpful overview of the proposed tax changes and effects and a fascinating in-depth discussion after the speech.
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ENSafrica webinar | how the Cybercrimes Bill will affect your organisation | THU 18 FEB

02 Mar 2021
ENSafrica executives Ridwaan Boda and Suad Jacobs discuss how cybercrime threatens to derail your business and explain the legal issues and practical implications of the Cybercrimes Bill.
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SOEs: making borrowing and lending safer | TUE 9 FEB 2021

02 Mar 2021
Anina Boshoff, Pippa Reyburn, Vusi Mathebula and Witness Makhubele, explored some of the issues involved in public sector borrowing and lending and will discuss what can be done to limit the risks involved.
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