Between rubber stamps and desk drawers: Charting the correct line for Uganda Registration Services Bureau
02 Mar 2026
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Anita Kenyangi
Two recent rulings highlight that URSB must avoid both overreach and rubber‑stamping. The message is clear: it must follow the law exactly, no more, and no less.
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From raincoats to conveyor belts: New chemical bans hit closer to home than you think
02 Mar 2026
BY Carlyn Frittelli Davies AND Fortune Shanduka
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published Government Notice 7136, giving South African businesses a 30-day window to apply for exemptions relating to three newly listed persistent organic pollutants.
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When reporting lines change: Constitutional Court clarifies the test for constructive dismissal
02 Mar 2026
BY Suemeya Hanif
The Constitutional Court of South Africa has delivered a significant, albeit divided, judgment reaffirming the stringent requirements for establishing a constructive dismissal under section 186(1)(e) of the LRA.
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Timing is everything: South African High Court cautions against weaponising procedural rules after years of silence
02 Mar 2026
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Zameer Omar
A recent High Court ruling highlights the need for proportionality in litigation, underscoring that procedural rules must be applied fairly and sensibly. The judgment reinforces that parties must balance compliance with practicality.
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Your NDA is stuck in 1999. Your data is not.
02 Mar 2026
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Shaaista Tayob
Modern NDAs are no longer simple formalities. In a cloud‑ and AI‑driven world, organisations must update confidentiality clauses to reflect real data lifecycles, technical limits on deletion, and rising regulatory expectations.
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Africa tax in brief
01 Mar 2026
BY Celia Becker
The latest tax news and developments across Africa
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 631 | 01 Mar 2026
issue 631
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ENS in Ghana unveils dedicated Forensics practice to combat rising fraud risks
27 Feb 2026
BY Joseph Konadu , Tsepo Moleko AND Tendai Jangara
ENS in Ghana launches a dedicated Forensics practice to help organisations detect fraud earlier, preserve evidence correctly, and recover losses through structured, multidisciplinary investigations.
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Zero tolerance hangover – When energy drinks leave employers with a headache
26 Feb 2026
BY Brian Patterson
A Labour Court ruling confirms that zero‑tolerance policies must still be proportionate. Employers need evidence of real impairment before dismissal, even when tests show low positive readings.
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2026 South African Budget Speech | Special ENSight Roundup
24 Feb 2026
BY Annelie Giles , Mark Badenhorst , Charles de Wet , Anika Wright , Cameron Nathaniel , Anjé Albertyn AND Theo Mbense
A special ENSight featuring commentary across key topics shaping the 2026 South African National Budget
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Tax in brief
24 Feb 2026
Issue 162 of ENS’ tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa
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AI as your legal sidekick? Court says think again
23 Feb 2026
BY Megan Claassens
US Court rules AI‑generated legal documents are not privileged. A recent US ruling has issued a clear warning on the use of consumer AI tools in legal work.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 630 | 22 Feb 2026
issue 630
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ENS receives top recognition for leading 2025 M&A and corporate finance deals
20 Feb 2026
ENS recognised for its role in major 2025 M&A and corporate finance transactions at the DealMakers Gala Awards
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Polished complaints, cloudy truths: AI-generated grievances in the workplace
20 Feb 2026
BY Lauren Salt
Modern Human Resources teams are witnessing a new phenomenon: employee grievances drafted by artificial intelligence. This article looks at practical steps for dealing with AI-generated grievances.
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