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When Enforcement Overreaches: What A Recent FICA Judgment Means For Sanctions

ENSafrica's latest legal briefing covers critical developments across African jurisdictions, from Uganda's proposed withholding tax on foreign debt to South Africa's rail reform revolution and the landmark COFI legislation heading to Parliament. The collection examines regulatory enforcement limits, investment law changes in Ghana, and emerging risks in AI-generated code deployment.

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COFI Heads To Parliament: A New Era For Financial Conduct Regulation

Cabinet's approval of the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill ("COFI") for submission to Parliament is a significant development for South Africa's financial sector.

South Africa Finance

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On The Right Track: South Africa’s Rail Reform Revolution

South Africa’s freight and passenger infrastructure is in dire need of an overhaul. With public debt having skyrocketed and state-owned companies’ finances too weak to handle the load...

South Africa Finance

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How South Africa’s Credit Guarantee Vehicle Can Rewire Bank Capital

When Ethiopia began filling the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam in 2020, it was not merely generating hydroelectric power; it was redirecting a continental resource to transform its economic future.

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Key Person Appointments Under The Insurance Act

South Africa Insurance

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ENS

Spotlight On: Tebogo Moloko

South Africa Law Performance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

From Ponzi Schemes To Draft PCC5E: Keeping Up With The KYC Compliance Requirements

South Africa Finance

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ENS

New Rules For The Pension Funds Adjudicator: What You Need To Know

South Africa Finance

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ENS

JIBAR Reform: A Final Call To Action For Financial Institutions And Corporations

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Pegged But Changing: South Africa’s Stablecoin Regulatory Reckoning

South Africa Technology

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ENS

Cross-border Control Of South African Banks: Why Deals Succeed, Why They Stall And How To Get Them Over The Line

South Africa Finance

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South Africa's New Regulatory Framework For Alternative Remittance Providers: What Businesses Need To Know

South Africa Finance

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From Eskom Blues To Infrastructure Gold: Positioning South Africa's Independent Transmission Projects As A New Investable Asset Class

South Africa Government

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Fairbridges

South Africa Removed From Financial Action Task Force (FATF) Grey List

South Africa Government

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The Sovereign Group

Pegged But Changing: South Africa’s Stablecoin Regulatory Reckoning

South Africa Technology

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ENS

New Rules For The Pension Funds Adjudicator: What You Need To Know

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Energy: Security, Transition And Powering Infrastructure

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

VAT On Bullion Gold: Zero-rating To Be Repealed

South Africa Tax

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ENS

Extending Boundaries: Adjustments To South African Exchange Control Limits And Powers

South Africa Tax

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Who May Challenge An FSCA Decision? Practical Lessons On Locus Standi From Banxso Case

A recent decision of the Financial Services Tribunal raises a pointed question for regulated entities and individuals alike...

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Location, Location, Compliance: Inside The FIC's Draft Directive 10

The Financial Intelligence Centre ("FIC") has released draft Directive 10 for consultation under section 43A(1) of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, 2001 ("FICA")...

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Africa's Digital Future: Insights On Data Centre Investment

Data centres are fast becoming one of Africa's most dynamic investment opportunities, underpinning the continent's digital transformation.

South Africa Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

BNPL: Payment Method vs. Credit Agreement – Which Is It And Can It Be Both?

Buy now pay later (BNPL) is an agreement for the sale of a product where the seller allows the payment to be extended over a specific period of time.

South Africa Finance

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Webber Wentzel

Ready, Set, Switch: Executing Your JIBAR Exit

South Africa Finance

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ENS

FSCA And Prudential Authority Publish Landmark Report On AI In South Africa's Financial Sector

South Africa Technology

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SARB's November Draft Authorisation Framework: Are Stablecoins Now "E Money"?

South Africa Technology

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Artificial Intelligence In South African Financial Sector: What The FSCA–PA Report Reveals About IP, Trade Secrets, And Smart Governance

South Africa Technology

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Adams & Adams

Two Big Steps Forward For South Africa: Ratings Boost And FATF Grey List Removal

South Africa Finance

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Understanding Restraints Of Trade Against The Backdrop Of FSCA Debarments In The Brokerage Industry

South Africa Employment

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Barnard Inc.

SARB's Amended Authorisation Framework: Closing The Loop On Closed Loop And TPPPs

South Africa Finance

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ENS

U.S. Court Applies "Interrelated Wrongful Acts" And Client‑Services Limits To Defeat PI Claim

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

SARB Introduces New Exchange Control Tax Compliance Requirements For Dividend Remittances To Non-residents

South Africa Tax

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Webber Wentzel

Banks Can Breathe A Sigh Of Relief, As Pretoria High Court Declines To Extend Delictual Liability For Pure Economic Loss

South Africa Finance

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ENS

SARB's Amended Authorisation Framework: Closing The Loop On Closed Loop And TPPPs

The South African Reserve Bank published an amended version of the Draft Authorisation Framework in respect of specific payment activities, on Friday, 14 November.

South Africa Finance

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U.S. Court Applies "Interrelated Wrongful Acts" And Client‑Services Limits To Defeat PI Claim

A U.S. federal court, applying California law, has recently held that a financial services firm had no cover under its professional liability policy for a client's claim...

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

SARB Introduces New Exchange Control Tax Compliance Requirements For Dividend Remittances To Non-residents

On 22 October 2025, the South African Reserve Bank Financial Surveillance Department (SARB) issued Exchange Control Circular No 15/2025 (Excon Circular 15/2025) detailing amendments to section B.3...

South Africa Tax

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Webber Wentzel

Banks Can Breathe A Sigh Of Relief, As Pretoria High Court Declines To Extend Delictual Liability For Pure Economic Loss

The Sasfin Bank Limited vs SARS judgment delivered last week dealt with the crossroads of tax enforcement, banking regulation and law of delict.

South Africa Finance

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The COFI Bill: What Financial Institutions Need To Know

South Africa Finance

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Webber Wentzel

SA Delisted - What Comes Next?

The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) confirmed at its Plenary held during the week of 20 – 24 October 2025 that South Africa has been removed from the FATF's greylist.

South Africa Government

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Webber Wentzel

Webinar Insights: African Opportunities - Chasing Returns, Managing Risks

Africa continues to offer compelling opportunities for growth and diversification.

South Africa Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Fintech Future - Revolutionising The African Financial Services Landscape

Africa's fintech sector is evolving from isolated national systems into a regionally connected ecosystem which hope to bring the continent closer.

South Africa Technology

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Webber Wentzel

South Africa's FATF Greylist Exit: A Progressive Step In The Continued Path Towards Integrity?

On 24 October 2025, South Africa was officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") greylist, following almost three years of intensive reform efforts...

South Africa Finance

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Importance Of DFI Funding To Support Sustainable Agriculture: A Banking Perspective

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Are On-the-road Fees Permissible As Charges In Credit Agreements?

South Africa Finance

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ENS

The Consequences When Insured Parties Fail To Disclose The Truth

South Africa Insurance

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Barnard Inc.

Jurisdiction Drawn At The Line: Tribunal Confirms Limits Of The Pension Funds Authority

South Africa Employment

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Adams & Adams

Too Big To Regulate: Who Guards The Giants? Inside South Africa's SIFI Rulebook

South Africa Finance

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ENS

FSCA Unveils OMNI-Risk Return: A New Era For Risk

South Africa Finance

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Buying Property In South Africa While Living Abroad: How Exchange Control Shapes Your Mortgage

South Africa Immigration

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Fairbridges

Breaking Borders To Combat Financial Misconduct

South Africa Finance

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When Will South Africa's NPS Bill Come Into Force? Navigating The Road To Implementation

South Africa Finance

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Raising The Bar For Pension Fund Benefit Administrators

South Africa Finance

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Shake Up For CIS Managers – What Should You Do Now?

South Africa Finance

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Honesty And Integrity In Financial Services: Fit And Proper Requirements Under Judicial Scrutiny

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Enhancing Consumer Identity Protections: New Amendments To The National Credit Act

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Procedural Fairness In Debarment Proceedings: Lessons From G Van Zyl v Kobie Spangenberg En Genote (Pty) Ltd

South Africa Finance

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Adams & Adams

Breaking The Bank: South Africa's Payment System Shake-up Welcomes Non-Bank Players

South Africa Finance

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ENS

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SNG Grant Thornton

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AXIS Fiduciary Ltd

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Olisa Agbakoba Legal (OAL)

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Orison Legal

Key Considerations When Employing Foreign Nationals In South Africa (Video)

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

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