#SABudget2025: Is there still a chance of the VAT rate being reconsidered?
09 Apr 2025
Vendors are advised to continue to prepare for the VAT rate increase to 15.5% effective 1 May 2025.
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Tax in Brief
08 Apr 2025
Issue 142 of ENS' Tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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Commercial Courts and Alternative Dispute Resolution in South Africa: A possible path to faster dispute resolution
08 Apr 2025
BY Aslam Moosajee , Shenaaz Munga AND Olonathando Nxumalo
With lead times of up to three years for trial dates in the Johannesburg High Court, the need for alternative and efficient dispute resolution in South Africa has never been more urgent.
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Parallel enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Uganda
08 Apr 2025
International arbitration has become the preferred mechanism for resolving cross-border disputes, ensuring efficiency and predictability in global commerce.
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Master Agreements - Are some Masters more important than others?
07 Apr 2025
BY Azariah Alexander
A proposed amendment to the FSRA seeks to exclude master agreements from bail-in powers under South Africa’s resolution framework — aligning with international standards and reinforcing the enforceability of key financial contracts.
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The ripple effects of Trump’s pause on FCPA enforcement
07 Apr 2025
BY Steven Powell
In February 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order instructing the Attorney General to pause FCPA enforcement for 180 days — a move aimed at easing regulatory burdens but sparking concerns about the future of global anti-corruption efforts.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 588 | 06 Apr 2025
issue 588
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South Africa: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 (“MHSA”) – Amendments to the Regulations relating to Rescue, First Aid and Emergency Preparedness and Response
04 Apr 2025
BY Willem le Roux , Celeste Coles AND Kedibone Seroka
Notice 6052 was published in Government Gazette No. 52388 on Friday, 28 March 2025, in terms of which the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, under sections 98(1)(zP) of the MHSA, amended Chapter 16 of the Mine Health and Safety Regulations.
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FICA update: Draft PCC 118A released, Third Party Payment Providers (TPPP) likely now accountable institutions
03 Apr 2025
BY Era Gunning
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released the updated draft of Public Compliance Communication 118A to provide clarity on the interpretation of Item 19 in Schedule 1 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
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FIC's March 2025 Updates: New Directives and Communications to Strengthen Reporting Obligations
03 Apr 2025
BY Era Gunning
March 2025 was a busy month for the Financial Intelligence Centre, as it rolled out several key updates aimed at strengthening the reporting obligations of accountable institutions.
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South Africa: Mine Health and Safety Act, 29 of 1996 (“MHSA”) – Amendments to the Regulations relating to Machinery and Equipment
02 Apr 2025
BY Willem le Roux AND Celeste Coles
Notice 6054 was published in Govt. Gazette No. 52388, in terms of which the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, under sections 98(1)(g) and 98(1)(h) of the MHSA, published amendments to Chapter 8 of the Mine Health and Safety Regulations
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The great Rhode Beauty pop-up scam
01 Apr 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
While we are not experts on beauty products, this counterfeit pop-up saga is a fascinating case involving trade marks, counterfeit goods, and parallel imports – all under the lens of intellectual property law.
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Crocs' design protection takes a hit
01 Apr 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
If you thought Crocs were only a fashion statement, think again. This legal saga highlights the importance of securing design protection early.
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Legal tussle: Novartis' Entresto patent victory
01 Apr 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
Novartis recently secured a crucial win in its patent battle over the heart failure drug Entresto, temporarily blocking generic competition from MSN Pharmaceuticals. Understanding and defending your patent rights is paramount.
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Confidentiality and the importance of Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs)
01 Apr 2025
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
An NDA is a legally binding contract that defines what information is confidential, who can access it, and the consequences of unauthorised disclosure. Without one, protecting sensitive information becomes difficult.
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