Proposed Amendments to the Municipal PPP Regulations in a bid to strengthen procurement systems
01 Mar 2024
BY Pippa Reyburn , Yana van Leeve AND Alexandra Maree
The Minister of Finance has introduced amendments to the Municipal Public-Private Partnership Regulations of 2005, aiming to enhance PPP planning, transparency, and efficiency. These are open for public comment until 20 March 2024
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Yannick Noah – In, rather than on, court
29 Feb 2024
BY Fae Hassan
This article underscores the importance of filing trademark applications, especially where a slightly modified version of the logo is used, which differs from the version that was originally registered.
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Post-sale confusion - Iconix v Dream Pairs
29 Feb 2024
BY Tevin Jones
This article discusses a UK trade mark case about post-sale confusion, highlighting the importance of taking post-sale confusion into account when considering trade mark issues.
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FATF: Still a grey outlook for South Africa
29 Feb 2024
BY Era Gunning
South Africa has made some progress with regards to AML/CTF deficiencies but remains on the FATF greylist for now with the next review in February 2025.
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From ESG vision to green reality: ENS recognised in The Legal 500’s EMEA Green Guide 2024
29 Feb 2024
In recognising the importance of environmental responsibility, our firm has wholeheartedly embraced sustainable practices, investing in green initiatives that not only align with our values but also contribute to a healthier planet.
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Information Regulator’s first enforcement notice: Direct marketing complaint
28 Feb 2024
BY Era Gunning AND Priyanka Raath
The Information Regulator serves first enforcement notice as a result of direct marketing complaint highlights the importance of protection of personal information under POPIA.
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Addressing increased cybersecurity threats to financial institutions: The FSCA and Prudential Authority’s response
27 Feb 2024
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Priyanka Raath
In late 2023, we published a newsflash relating to the Joint Standard. Since then, ENS has been inundated with queries regarding this, so we've compiled a list of FAQs to help answer some of those queries.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 534 | 25 Feb 2024
issue 534
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Access to beneficial ownership information in Kenya: Private companies
20 Feb 2024
BY Mahesh Acharya AND Duane Wekesa
Read more on Kenya's latest regulations governing the disclosure of beneficial ownership
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Kenya Companies Act amendment: Appointment of contact person
20 Feb 2024
BY Pooja Rehal AND Duane Wekesa
Kenya amends Anti-money Laundering Laws, mandating private firms lacking a Kenya-qualified company secretary or resident director to appoint a contact person under the Companies Act, 2015
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New Mozambican labour law about to come into force
20 Feb 2024
BY Alex Ferreira
Mozambique's longstanding Labour Law, Act 23/2007, in effect since 2007, has been repealed and will be replaced by the new Labour Law, Act 13/2023, effective from 21st February 2024
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Accessing information reported, obtained or generated by the Financial Intelligence Centre
20 Feb 2024
BY Aslam Moosajee
The Ndudane v Financial Intelligence Centre case ruled in favour of access to banking-related information under FICA, promoting transparency and constitutional rights, despite FIC objections
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Extended Producer Responsibility Fees – Are you paying too much?
20 Feb 2024
BY Carlyn Frittelli Davies AND Fortune Shanduka
The deadline for public comment on the Draft Guideline and Toolkit for the Determination of Extended Producer Responsibility Fees in terms of the National Environmental Management Waste Act, 2008, ends on 4 March 2024.
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A guide to conducting an internal corporate investigation
20 Feb 2024
BY Steven Powell , Candace Lategan , Linda Sheehan AND Andrew Keightley-Smith
This guide aims to provide a comprehensive overview of how to conduct internal corporate investigations, helping you safeguard your company— regardless of its size—against the risks and repercussions of unethical conduct.
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tax in brief
20 Feb 2024
Issue 115 of ENS' tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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