What does ESG mean for oil and gas sector?
08 Aug 2023
BY Rewaldo Quest
For international oil companies (“IOCs”) to develop oil and gas fields sizable funding is required, however, there has been a noticeable trend by some financial institutions who announced that they will no longer fund oil and gas projects.
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Upholding fiduciary responsibilities: a closer look at directors' roles in law firms
08 Aug 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Shenaaz Munga
Directors are obliged to take a keen interest in the financial management of their firms and there is an obligation on directors to understand, analyse and engage with the financial issues affecting the firm.
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TMT ENSight | issue 16
08 Aug 2023
TMT ENSight | issue 16
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Employers' role in addressing gender-based violence
07 Aug 2023
BY Audrey Johnson AND Kerrie-Lee Olivier
In this article, we consider two different settings in which GBV can arise and then tackle what an employer can do about GBV, from the viewpoint of assisting victims and taking appropriate action against perpetrators.
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Employers, are your working hours discriminatory against women?
07 Aug 2023
BY Jessie Gertzen AND Kirsti Leaf
Given that women are still typically playing a majority role in discharging family responsibilities, working hours or working practices imposed by many employers may disproportionately limit women’s ability to discharge family responsibilities.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 508 | 06 Aug 2023
issue 508
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South African Mining - New guidelines published (applicable to workplaces that fall within the Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996)
04 Aug 2023
BY Willem le Roux , Pieter Colyn , Celeste Coles , Gerhardt Ehlers , Juanita Broom , Tyla Foster AND Warren Hendricks
On Friday, 28 July 2023, respective Notices 3739 and 3740 were published in Government Gazette No. 49059, in terms of which the Chief Inspector of Mines for the Mine Health and Safety Inspectorate of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy
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ENS x Launch Media Release
04 Aug 2023
ENS, an African law firm that operates across the Eastern, Western and Southern regions of Africa, has announced the adoption of a refreshed brand to visually underpin the firm’s business strategy.
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South Sudan – trade mark reservation now possible
01 Aug 2023
BY Jade Courtney
While the wheels of the legislative process slowly turn, South Sudan continues its balancing act between providing a fair framework for intellectual property rights and fostering an environment conducive to creativity and innovation.
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2023 Draft Tax Bills released for public comment
01 Aug 2023
BY Peter Dachs AND Megan Stuart-Steer
National Treasury released the following 2023 Draft Tax Bills and accompanying Explanatory Memoranda for public comment on Sunday, 30 July 2023.
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Did the arbitrator have jurisdiction to adjudicate a claim for unjustified enrichment?
01 Aug 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Fathima Omar
In order to determine the scope of jurisdiction of an arbitrator, the starting point is to have regard to the purpose of the agreement as a whole and, in particular, to the arbitration clause of the agreement.
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ENSafrica's IP team continues to excel, with more top rankings from Managing IP
01 Aug 2023
Our IP team has once again been recognised for its excellence by Managing IP. Earlier this year, our team was ranked in the top tier for Trade Marks.
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The Zuma case
31 Jul 2023
BY Liézal Mostert
In South Africa, it is not unusual for trade mark disputes to go to the Advertising Regulatory Board. A recent ARB case dealt with a name that has huge resonance in South Africa… Zuma.
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The Bliss Brands case – a long fight ends with a “submission”
31 Jul 2023
BY Jeremy de Beer
The issue in the Bliss Brands case was whether the ARB has the authority to take regulatory action against a company that is not a member of the organisation, in this case, Bliss Brands.
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Battle of the biscuits: the Provita case
31 Jul 2023
BY Liézal Mostert
In this article, we’ll discuss a recent South African trade mark infringement and passing off judgment, the unusual case of National Brands Limited v Continental Biscuit Manufacturers (Pty) Ltd.
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Podcast | Power FM | Reflections on the State Capture Report
10 Jan 2022BY 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 2022BY 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 2022BY 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 2021BY Jocelyn Katz Competition law: with a focus on public interest issues | Jocelyn Katz
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CGCSA webinar part 3
10 Dec 2021BY Balindile Shezi Employment issues in the new world | Balindile Shezi
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CGCSA webinar part 4
10 Dec 2021BY Ridwaan Boda AND Rakhee Dullabh The platform economy | Ridwaan Boda and Rakhee Dullabh
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CGCSA webinar part 5
10 Dec 2021BY 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 2021BY 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 2021BY 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 2021South 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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ENSafrica webinar | competition and opportunities through financial inclusion | TUE 16 NOV
18 Nov 2021BY Angela Itzikowitz AND Era Gunning Opening banking and finance regimes allow consent-driven sharing of customer data which have traditionally been locked inside banks. In this webinar we go into futher detail about this.
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Podcast | OFM Business Hour | Not all contracts are service level agreements
17 Nov 2021BY Ridwaan Boda Ridwaan Boda joined Olebogeng Motse on the OFM Business Hour to discuss Service level agreements.
ENSafrica virtual tour | Kirstenbosch botanical gardens
15 Nov 2021BY Waldo Steyn ENSafrica IP Executive Waldo Steyn and expert local tour guide Kirsten Keun take you on a virtual tour of the gardens and provide fascinating insights into the unique natural and cultural heritage of the Cape
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Podcast | The money show | How the mid-term budget is affecting one's income tax
15 Nov 2021BY Charles de Wet How the mid-term budget is affecting one's income tax, ENSafrica's Charled de Wet joined The Money Show to discuss the Finance Minister's speech in detail.