Can a breaching party hide behind contract clauses? Disputes often arise in commercial partnerships, and repudiation can end agreements abruptly. But a crucial question remains, can the repudiating party still rely on limitation clauses in the terminated...
Pipeline or barrier? What the Eskom v Erasmus means for employment equity In Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd v Solidarity obo AP Erasmus, the Labour Appeal Court overturned a Labour Court ruling that had found Eskom guilty of unfair discrimination. The case revolved...
Email signatures & contract variations: What every person should know In the digital age, the way we communicate has evolved, but so has the law. If you negotiate, sign, or manage construction contracts where communication is frequent and issues are...
Virtual commissioning under the microscope: Lessons from Africa’s Best Foods v ED Food Modern litigation increasingly relies on remote technology to take witness statements and to commission affidavits. The appeal in Africa’s Best Foods v ED Food squarely tested the...
Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations published into law On 31 October 2025, in a milestone achievement for regulatory certainty in South Africa, the Minister of Electricity and Energy, signed into law the Electricity Transmission Infrastructure...
A costly cancellation: When contractual missteps derail a project Construction projects thrive on clarity and coordination. When those break down, even a promising project can collapse. Botsang-Ledile Construction & Projects CC v Minister of Public Works...
