by Chantal Murdock | Jan 21, 2025 | News
On 27 December 2024, various sections of the (i) Companies Amendment Act No. 16 of 2024 and the (ii) Companies Second Amendment Act No. 17 of 2024 (“the Amendment Acts”) came into effect by publication in Government Gazette No. 51837. Although there are still a number...
by Warren Beech | Jan 13, 2025 | Health and Safety, Mining, News
Introduction Rail networks and rail operations are currently governed by the National Railway Safety Regulator Act, No. 16 of 2002 (NRSRA). On 2 December 2024 the President assented to the Railway Safety Act, No. 30 of 2024 (RSA), and the RSA was published in the...
by Warren Beech | Dec 17, 2024 | Employment, Energy, Environmental, Health and Safety, Mining, News
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by Jason Hunter | Dec 13, 2024 | Energy, Mining, News
A significant judgment of the High Court of South Africa, Gauteng Division, Pretoria (“the Court”), delivered on 4 December 2024 by van der Westhuizen J, addresses the Constitutional validity of decisions related to adding 1500 megawatts (“MW”) of new...
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...
