South Africa: Cybersecurity

Modern businesses depend on technology infrastructure that is often overlooked during M&A transactions, yet IT systems, software licenses, and data management frameworks are fundamental to operational continuity and business value.

ENSafrica's latest legal insights span critical developments across African markets, from Uganda's proposed withholding tax on foreign debt to South Africa's rail reform revolution and the landmark COFI legislation heading to Parliament. These updates examine regulatory shifts, infrastructure financing innovations, and emerging legal frameworks that are reshaping how businesses operate across the continent.

While cybersecurity and data protection operate in the same ecosystem and are often used interchangeably, they should not be. Failing to understand this distinction creates both legal and commercial risk...

The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has issued directives and Joint Standards that impact IT and Cybersecurity, setting a comprehensive regulatory framework to enhance the security and resilience of financial institutions.

Artificial Intelligence ("AI") is no longer a theoretical buzzword; it has rapidly morphed into an integral part of many organisations' operations, production, and supply chains.

On 3 June 2025, the Bellville Specialised Commercial Crimes Court marked a significant milestone in South Africa's legal history when it delivered one of the country's first cybercrime convictions...

In this, the second edition of our digital transformation series, we explore some of the key disruptive technologies that are playing a role in digitising the traditional manufacturing business model.

In the fast-evolving landscape of cyber threats, South African companies face a growing challenge to secure their digital assets. As businesses become more interconnected and data-dependent...

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies officially published the National Data and Cloud Policy (GG No. 50741) on 31 May 2024, in line with section 3(1) of the Electronic Communications...