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Unlocking pseudonymisation: What EDPS v SRB means for South African responsible parties under POPIA

A recent Court of Justice of the European Union case clarified how pseudonymised data should be treated when shared, underscoring data controllers’ responsibilities and the role of context in determining whether such data qualifies as personal.
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Africa Business In Brief

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Uganda Court of Appeal confirms restriction on arbitration appeals, post-award relief remains unclear

Uganda’s Court of Appeal has shut down arbitration appeals, reinforcing finality. A prior ruling hinted at a gap via civil procedure, but that exception no longer stands.
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Gift cards in South Africa: Will SARB oversight bring big changes?

South Africa’s gift card regime faces a turning point as modern payment systems outpace the Consumer Protection Act’s original assumptions.
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South Africa: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 ("OHASA") – Invitation for public comment: Draft General Machinery Regulations, 2025

On Friday, 22 August 2025, Notice GN. 6532 was published in Government Gazette No. 53210 in terms whereof the Minister of Employment and Labour published Draft General Machinery Regulation 2025 for comment.
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Information Regulator cracks down on outdated PAIA request forms – What every information officer needs to know

The Information Regulator has issued a sector-wide warning on PAIA compliance, this article details what the latest Notice of Non-Compliance means for your organisation.
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Clawed back: What the Sundowns vs Mosimane case means for IP contracts

In 2020, Mamelodi Sundowns sued Pitso Mosimane and his agency for ZAR7.9 million over a breached clawback clause. This article explores the dispute and the role of IP clauses in high-stakes sports contracts
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Delhi High Court spreads a thick layer of protection: Nutella declared a well-known trade mark and counterfeit operation shut down

This article highlights Nutella’s strong brand recognition and describes a recent Delhi High Court case where Ferrero Spa & Ors, successfully stopped a large-scale counterfeiting operation by an entity named M.B. Enterprises.
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Amazon’s Patent Evaluation Programme (APEX): An overview for patent holders

Amazon’s Patent Evaluation Programme (“APEX”) is a voluntary, streamlined mechanism that enables United States patent holders to address suspected infringement on Amazon.com swiftly and at comparatively low cost. 
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Unpacking the UK’s new “Failure to Prevent Fraud” offence and what it means for South African organisations

A new UK corporate offence ‘failure to prevent fraud’ is now in force. This article unpacks its scope, the six guiding principles in the Home Office’s Guidance, and what organisations should be doing to prepare.
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Punitive damages in Chinese patent litigation

When people think of patent disputes in China, they often imagine high-volume litigation, with thousands of cases filed each year. What many companies do not realise, however, is that the risk profile has changed dramatically.
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Where did the Waka Waka Royalties go?

When people think of music rights, they often imagine recording deals and streaming platforms, but the real engine behind long-term revenue lies in Intellectual Property (“IP”) rights in the song itself.
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Labubu vs counterfeiters: When collectibles meet IP law

Whether you're a serious collector or simply drawn to the “ugly-cute” trend, Labubu toys have become a global sensation. But with rising popularity comes a surge in counterfeits, and a real challenge for IP enforcement.
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The Travelwings case, confusing similarity

In this article, we discuss a recent South African High Court judgment in the case of Wings Travel Management (Pty) Ltd v Satguru Travels (Pty) Ltd t/a Travelwings.
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Africa Business In Brief

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webinar | the jurisprudence of the Financial Services Tribunal

07 Apr 2022
BY Jessica Blumenthal AND Johan Loubser ESG: changing financial services for good
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webinar | treating customers fairly in the time of London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) transition

06 Apr 2022
BY Jessica Blumenthal ESG: changing financial services for good
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webinar | The financial sector code and the transformation of financial service providers

31 Mar 2022
BY Zeyn Bhyat AND Danielle Laubscher ESG: changing financial services for good
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webinar | harassment in the workplace: what does the new code say?

30 Mar 2022
BY Audrey Johnson , Pareen Rogers , Peter le Roux AND Siphamandla Dube A new code in SA, aiming to prevent and manage harassment in the workplace, has created a plethora of new obligations for employers.
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webinar | impact of carbon tax on the financial services industry

29 Mar 2022
BY Mansoor Parker ESG: changing financial services for the good
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webinar | ESG: Core features of the Climate Change Bill, 2021

24 Mar 2022
BY Carlyn Frittelli Davies , James Brand AND Jessica Blumenthal Doing business in 2022 means taking ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) considerations into account.
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webinar | interdicts against violent strikers: what does the future hold?

10 Mar 2022
BY Balindile Shezi , Dion Masher , Fritz Malan , Irvin Lawrence AND Peter le Roux Join ENSafrica Employment Executives as they analyse the recent Constitutional Court judgement.
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Budget 2022 recap

25 Feb 2022
Join Jula Mabena and Dean du Toit for a quick recap of the 2022 South African Budget Speech.

Webinar | budget 2022: the path out of the pandemic

24 Feb 2022
BY Jenny Klein , Mansoor Parker AND Charles de Wet Join ENSafrica Tax Executives together with Chief Economist Iraj Abedian, as they analyse and unpack what the Budget 2022 means for you from a tax perspective.
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ENSafrica webinar | tourism in Ghana: navigating the bumpy road ahead | TUE 22 FEB

24 Feb 2022
BY Amina Abugdanpoka Kaguah ENSafrica Executive Amina Kaguah, who heads up our Ghana office, along with Mr Akwasi Agyeman and Mr Kojo Bentum-Williams discuss the challenges faced by Ghana's tourism industry.
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ENSight | Business law focus

22 Feb 2022
BY Mmangaliso Nzimande 10 budget speech predictions

Webinar | influencer marketing: the double-edged sword of reach and reputation

10 Feb 2022
Many businesses are curious about influencer marketing but often do not fully appreciate the reputational risk associated with engaging an influencer.
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Webinar | combating cybercrime in Namibia

09 Feb 2022
BY Charles Visser AND Suad Jacobs This is the first in our three-part Namibian webinar series on cybercrime, fighting fraud and corruption, and commercial crime.
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Webinar | cybercrimes act: caution ahead

04 Feb 2022
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Suad Jacobs ENSafrica Executives Ridwaan Boda, Rakhee Dullabh and Suad Jacobs discuss how cybercrime threatens to derail your business and explain the legal issues and practical implications of the Cybercrimes Act.
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State Capture Inquiry: The Zondo Report - How must recommendations be legally actioned? | Cape Talk Interview | 2

02 Feb 2022
BY Steven Powell State Capture Inquiry | The Zondo Report - How must 'recommendations' be legally actioned? | Cape Talk Interview Part Two
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