Insights

Eskom’s emissions exemptions: What the decision means, and practical steps forward On 31 March 2025, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment issued a media statement confirming that...

Draft Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations (ETIR)A step closer towards market certainty on the procurement rollout of the transmission infrastructure projects  On 3 April 2025, the...

New ministerial determination for 1164 KM of 400kv transmission powerlinesA proactive step towards addressing South Africa's grid challenges On 28 March 2025, the Minister of Electricity and Energy...

South Africa’s potential green hydrogen future On 17 February 2025, two environmental planning tools for the responsible planning and development of green hydrogen projects in South Africa were...

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...