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Malaysia: Fast cars and confusingly similar trade marks

Deliberations around confusingly similar trade marks are to a trade mark attorney, what bread is to a baker. This case involves the well-known motor racing brand, Ferrari.
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Position trade marks: The Airwair case

Position trade marks are a rarely seen category in IP law - this piece explores what they are and why they matter.
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Shake up for CIS Managers – What should you do now?

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has published Conduct Standard 3 of 2025 – “Requirements for Managers of Collective Investment Schemes, mandating that all CIS Managers in South Africa must be able to evidence full compliance by August 2026.
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Tax in brief

Issue 152 of ENS’ tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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Raising the bar for pension fund benefit administrators

After several years of industry consultation, the FSCA has issued Conduct Standard 2 of 2025 under Section 13B(1) of the Pension Funds Act, setting out new conditions for those handling retirement fund contributions and benefit payments.
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Africa tax in brief

The latest tax news and developments across Africa
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 608
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A party absent from taxation cannot seek to review the taxation master’s decisions

The SCA has provided clarity about whether a party may review the taxing master’s decision in respect of legal costs, if that party did not appear before the taxing master and object to items in the bill of costs.
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How to draft precise Statements of Work: Lessons learned from real-world deals

In the world of professional services, technology outsourcing, and complex vendor relationships, the Statement of Work (“SOW”) is not just a formality, it is a critical backbone of any successful project.
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South African Supreme Court of Appeal weighs in on Facebook posts

Posting certain content on social media can have serious legal consequences. While freedom of expression is protected under the Constitution, it is not unlimited.
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Profile cloning on social media: Anatomy of a modern confidence scam and how to defend yourself

Visibility is the very currency of social media, yet that visibility also furnishes criminals with the raw material for a fast-growing form of fraud: profile cloning.
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Paying the price for Peace

Litigation is slow and costly. Mediation offers a faster, more collaborative way to resolve environmental disputes. Gauteng’s reforms may be the first step toward making mediation a standard part of South Africa’s legal landscape.
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Uganda gazettes the Competition Regulations, 2025

On 8 August 2025, the Competition Regulations, 2025 were listed as a supplement in the Uganda Gazette. Their appearance in the Gazette suggests that formal publication is imminent and that the Regulations are on the verge of coming into force.
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Draft Amendments to section 8E of the Income Tax Act

The 2025 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill was published for comment on 16 August 2025. Among other proposals, there are proposed amendments to the provisions of section 8E of the Income Tax Act.
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Celebrating Excellence: Gérard de Froberville Appointed Senior Attorney for the Republic of Mauritius

Gérard Huet de Froberville, Executive in Mauritius, has been appointed Senior Attorney by the President of the Republic of Mauritius, in accordance with section 9A of the Law Practitioners Act.
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Podcast | Cape Talk | Looking ahead at state capture prosecutions

10 Jan 2022
BY Steven Powell ENSafrica's Steven Powell joined Cape Talk’s John Maytham talking possible processions following the outcomes of the State Capture report

Podcast | Power FM | Reflections on the State Capture Report

10 Jan 2022
BY 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 2022
BY 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 2022
BY 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 2021
BY Jocelyn Katz Competition law: with a focus on public interest issues | Jocelyn Katz
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CGCSA webinar part 2

10 Dec 2021
BY Michael Katz Companies Act Amendment Bill | Michael Katz
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CGCSA webinar part 3

10 Dec 2021
BY Balindile Shezi Employment issues in the new world | Balindile Shezi
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CGCSA webinar part 4

10 Dec 2021
BY Ridwaan Boda The platform economy | Ridwaan Boda and Rakhee Dullabh
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CGCSA webinar part 5

10 Dec 2021
BY 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 2021
BY 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 2021
BY 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 2021
South 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 2021
BY 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 2021
BY 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 2021
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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