SIU v Kroucamp Plumbers: Lessons from the SIU’s victory over Kroucamp Plumbers On 13 June 2025, the Special Tribunal handed down a landmark ruling in SIU v Kroucamp Plumbers (Pty) Ltd & Anor, setting aside two successive municipal tenders on grounds of corruption,...
Securing South Africa’s water future: An overview of the Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Act On 7 February 2025, the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Limited Act (No. 34 of 2024) came into force, creating a unified, state-owned...
How National Treasury Regulation 16 amendments benefit PPPs On 7 February 2025, the Minister of Finance promulgated Gazette Notice 5841, amending NTR (National Treasury Regulation) 16, which governs PPP approvals under the Public Finance Management Act. These...
Procedural missteps sink urgent strike interdict: Umhlathuze Municipality v SAMWU In early June 2025, the South African Municipal Workers Union (SAMWU) referred a mutual‑interest dispute to the Local Government Bargaining Council and, after conciliation failed, issued...
FIDIC’s Emerald Book – A powerful tool for managing unforeseen ground conditions in underground mining projects In the high-stakes world of underground mining, where uncertainty beneath the surface can greatly affect project timelines, costs, and safety, a...
