Insights

The 2025 Budget and South Africa’s infrastructure gamble: is it enough? A step forward, but are we prioritising the right areas? The 2025 Budget makes a much-needed investment on infrastructure,...

Amazing paradigm shift for private involvement in PPPs The recently published Amendments to Treasury Regulation 16 under the PFMA, which are effective 1 June 2025 — specifically the addition of new...

Managing external legal spend: Insights from our “Around the Table” discussion On 24 January 2025, we hosted another thought-provoking Around the Table session—this time focused on a critical issue...

Effective contract management on construction projects Effective contract management is critical for mitigating risks and ensuring compliance in construction projects. Here are some best practices...

Should common law be developed to include unconscionability as a defence against guarantee payment? Insights from the case of Imvula Roads and Civils (Pty) Ltd and Others v Holland Insurance Co. Ltd...

Employment Equity Act amendments On 1 January 2025, the Employment Equity Amendment Act came into effect and brought significant changes to the South African labour law landscape. The amendments aim...

Employer-Contractor Relationship: The Risks of Not Concluding a Written Agreement The potential risks faced by parties due to an employer-contractor relationship, because of non-compliance with the...

Can the High Court hear an Arbitration Appeal? Judge Wilson from the Johannesburg High Court recently addressed a party's right to appeal an arbitration decision. According to Section 28 of the...

We are delighted to announce that Riona Kalua has joined LnP Beyond Legal as a Director, bringing over 19 years of experience, including 17 years post-admission, in employment law. Her wealth of...

The Supreme Court of Appeal’s assessment of procedurally fair administrative action under PAJA: Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy and Others v Sustaining the Wild Coast NPC and Others (Case...

Guidance Note for the Management of Gender Based Violence and Femicide ("GBVF"), Safety and Security Challenges for Women in the South African Mining Industry At the start of Women's Month on...

LnP Pulse | Construction Industry Development Board Amendment Bill – will impact both public and private sector procurement If you carry out construction activities in South Africa (either as a...