by Warren Beech | Jun 17, 2026 | Employment, Mining, News
South Africa’s Mining and Natural Resources Sector, like most industries in South Africa, has been hit extremely hard by the contraction of both the global and local economy, and this has, inevitably, led to many mining companies placing operations on care and...
by Eben van Zyl | Jun 11, 2026 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
“A workplace is exactly that and should not ordinarily be confused with a ‘find me love’ sanctuary or lonely hearts club for love sick employees” – Judge Edwin Tlhotlhalemaje in in Rustenburg Platinum Mines Limited v UASA obo Pietersen and others[1] With the onset of...
by Eben van Zyl | Jun 4, 2026 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
The Labour Court recently delivered a significant judgment in Seriti Coal (Pty) Ltd t/a New Denmark Colliery v CCMA and Others (JR940/2020), reinforcing an important principle within the mining sector: legal responsibility for health and safety cannot be reduced to an...
