by Melanie Hart | Jul 24, 2026 | Employment, News
In the recent decision of Machi and Chep SA (Pty) Ltd and Others[1] the Labour Appeal Court confirmed that an overly formalistic approach to disciplinary charges is inappropriate. Background Facts Ms Machi was employed by CHEP as a Senior Human Resources Business...
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...
by Chantal Murdock | May 4, 2026 | Environmental, News
On 31 March 2026, the Minister of the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (“the Department”) published the National Dust Control Regulations, 2026 (“Dust Control Regulations”). The Dust Control Regulations repeal and replace the previous 2013 version...
by Jason Hunter | Apr 21, 2026 | Mining, News
The Supreme Court of Appeal in Nkwe Platinum Limited and Another v Genorah Resources (Pty) Ltd and Others has provided important clarity on what constitutes a “change of control” (and therefore a transfer or disposal of a controlling interest in a company) for...
