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...
by Warren Beech | Feb 18, 2026 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
The investment in Africa: Mining Indaba 2026 held in Cape Town between 9 and 12 February 2026 (Mining Indaba) placed the spotlight on the Mining and Natural Resources Sector in South Africa, and across Africa, more broadly, with many positive views being expressed...
by Warren Beech | Nov 4, 2025 | Employment, Health and Safety, Mining, News
In last week’s Top Tip Tuesday we addressed the importance of the exercise of the “stop work authority” on health and safety grounds to prevent workplace injuries and fatal accidents. We discussed the judgment handed down in the matter of National Union of...
by Warren Beech | Sep 4, 2025 | Employment, Health and Safety, Mining
“Safety of employees at the workplace is paramount, it cannot be compromised. An employer cannot be expected to wait until an employee has maimed or lost his or her life before taking decisive action against an employee who has exposed fellow employees to danger....
by Warren Beech | Jul 22, 2025 | Employment, Health and Safety, Mining
Employers, particularly in high-risk industries such as manufacturing and mining, implement stringent policies and procedures in support of the onerous health and responsibilities placed on employers under the occupational health and safety laws (the Occupational...
by Warren Beech | Apr 7, 2025 | Health and Safety, Mining
It was a privilege to be invited by Mr Avhurengwi Nengovhela to speak at Coaltech’s Mine Closure Conference on 4 April 2025. Mine closure has become even more critical within the context of South Africa’s current economy, the impact on the mining sector and its...
