by Warren Beech | Oct 31, 2024 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
On 14 October 2024, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy (Minister) published a notice in the Government Gazette (Notice) that the Minister intends to introduce the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024 (Bill) in the National Assembly shortly. The Notice...
by Melanie Hart | Oct 29, 2024 | Employment, News
When reviewing and updating contracts of employment, we frequently correct some prevalent mistakes made by employers. This checklist addresses a few of these typical concerns and serves as a guidance note for employers when preparing contracts of employment: 1. The...
by Eben van Zyl | Oct 24, 2024 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
1. What are some of the key health and safety related challenges currently facing the South African mining industry? Competency of employees remains a key issue plaguing the mining industry. There have been a number of instances where fraudulent blasting certificates...
by Warren Beech | Oct 22, 2024 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
On 14 October 2024, the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (Minister) issued a notice (Notice) of intention to introduce the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024 (Bill) in the National Assembly. The Notice indicates that the Minister intends to do so...
by Jason Hunter | Oct 15, 2024 | News
A recent reportable judgment of the Johannesburg High Court, handed down by Wilson J on 25 September 2024, clarifies the limits of contractual freedom in arbitration clauses contained in commercial agreements and emphasises the importance of understanding the legal...
