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Blueprint Or Another False Dawn? Unpacking The Nacac Final Report

As the Madlanga Commission reckons with the layers of criminality and political interference that have undermined South Africa's justice system, the country continues to grapple with the urgent challenge...

South Africa Criminal

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

When The SIU Comes Calling | State Capture Investigations

The first call or letter seldom arrives at a convenient moment. A phone message from a "forensic investigator", an e-mail citing a presidential proclamation, or a request for financial information...

South Africa Criminal

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Unpacking The UK's New "Failure To Prevent Fraud" Offence And What It Means For South African Organisations

A new corporate criminal offence of ‘failure to prevent fraud' came into effect in the United Kingdom on 1 September 2025. The new offence is found in section 199 of the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act, 2023 ("ECCTA").

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Addressing Fraud, Corruption And Money Laundering Risks In The African Continental Free Trade Area

The African Continental Free Trade Area ("AfCFTA") presents a transformative opportunity for enhanced commercial integration among African States.

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Justice Clicked: Landmark Cybercrime Conviction Shakes South Africa's Digital Underworld

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

The Ripple Effects Of Trump's Pause On FCPA Enforcement

Worldwide Criminal

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ENS

The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

South Africa Criminal

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Forensic Investigations: The Vitality Of Due Process And The Promise Of AI (With Care)

South Africa Criminal

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Webber Wentzel

PART 2: How Businesses Can Proactively Combat The Scourge Of The Construction Mafia

South Africa Criminal

WW

Webber Wentzel

The Legality Of Impounding Taxi Vehicles

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Police Seize Counterfeit Goods Worth R5 Million

South Africa Criminal

AA

Adams & Adams

Global Anti-Corruption Insights: Winter 2025

Worldwide Criminal

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Arnold & Porter

Awareness Of Fraudulent Communications

South Africa Criminal

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Adams & Adams

Hard On Crime, Soft On Sentencing: The Dilemma Of Lenient Sentences Imposed In South Africa

South Africa Criminal

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Adams & Adams

Leave To Appeal Landmark Crypto Judgment Granted

South Africa Technology

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ENS

i-Team Podcast (Video)

South Africa Technology

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ENS

OAPI Championing Copyright To Increase Economic Growth

South Africa IP

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Adams & Adams

Breaking Borders To Combat Financial Misconduct

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Modernising Workplace Discipline: A Short Guide To The 2025 Dismissal Code

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

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White Collar Crime, Anti-Corruption & Fraud

Blueprint Or Another False Dawn? Unpacking The Nacac Final Report

As the Madlanga Commission reckons with the layers of criminality and political interference that have undermined South Africa's justice system, the country continues to grapple with the urgent challenge...

South Africa Criminal

KL

Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Will October 2025 See The End Of South Africa's Greylisting Headache?

South Africa's greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") in February 2023 marks a challenging period for the country. This placement was due to non-compliance in its legal framework...

South Africa Government

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ENS

When The SIU Comes Calling | State Capture Investigations

The first call or letter seldom arrives at a convenient moment. A phone message from a "forensic investigator", an e-mail citing a presidential proclamation, or a request for financial information...

South Africa Criminal

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Unpacking The UK's New "Failure To Prevent Fraud" Offence And What It Means For South African Organisations

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Profile Cloning On Social Media: Anatomy Of A Modern Confidence Scam And How To Defend Yourself

South Africa Media & IT

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ENS

South Africa's New Anti-Bribery Law: Setting The Stage For Corporate Accountability

South Africa Commercial

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Andersen in South Africa

Addressing Fraud, Corruption And Money Laundering Risks In The African Continental Free Trade Area

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Justice Clicked: Landmark Cybercrime Conviction Shakes South Africa's Digital Underworld

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

An Overview Of ESG Fraud Risks In The African Mining Sector

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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Crime

Will October 2025 See The End Of South Africa's Greylisting Headache?

South Africa's greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") in February 2023 marks a challenging period for the country. This placement was due to non-compliance in its legal framework...

South Africa Government

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ENS

Harassment Orders: Why "Harm" Is The Hinge

Saying "I feel harassed" is not enough. South Africa's Protection from Harassment Act 17 of 2011 gives swift, practical relief outside of domestic relationships...

South Africa Litigation

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Barnard Inc.

Addressing Fraud, Corruption And Money Laundering Risks In The African Continental Free Trade Area

The African Continental Free Trade Area ("AfCFTA") presents a transformative opportunity for enhanced commercial integration among African States.

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

The State v Peter Beale: Testing The Boundaries Of Criminal Law In The Context Of Medical Negligence

South Africa Criminal

FW

Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Business Email Compromise: Who Bears The Risk Of Liability?

Worldwide Commercial

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ENS

The Legality Of Impounding Taxi Vehicles

South Africa Criminal

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ENS

Police Seize Counterfeit Goods Worth R5 Million

South Africa Criminal

AA

Adams & Adams

What Constitutes 'Substantial And Compelling Circumstances' To Depart From Mandatory Life Imprisonment Sentences?

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

Limitations On The State's Right To Seize And Detain Articles Under The Criminal Procedure Act

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

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Latest Videos

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Webinar | Combating Cybercrime In Namibia (Video)

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ENS

ENSafrica Forensics Webinar Series | Combating Financial Crime In Uganda (Video)

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International Fraud Awareness Week (Video)

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

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