by admin | Dec 12, 2024 | News
I had the privilege to sit on a panel with the esteemed Retired Judge Mervyn King in South Africa. Our audience was an all-female one comprising of heads of industry, lawyers and many chartered accountants. As a wannabe corporate governance expert and due to my panel...
by Warren Beech | Dec 11, 2024 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
As expected, 2024 has not been any easier for Africa’s Mining and Natural Resources Sector, with the familiar challenges from previous years, continuing into 2024. These continuing challenges include political uncertainty (in many instances brought about through the...
by Melanie Hart | Dec 4, 2024 | Employment, News
The long-anticipated amendments to the Employment Equity Act (EEA) will come into effect on 1 January 2025. These changes are designed to streamline compliance for businesses and advance equitable representation across South Africa’s workforce. Here’s an overview of...
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...
