Insights
DISMISSALS FOR FAILURES TO ADHERE TO SAFETY REQUIREMENTS IN THE WORKPLACE AT MINES – THE LABOUR COURT REAFFIRMS MINE HEALTH AND SAFETY OBLIGATIONS
“Safety of employees at the workplace is...
THE “DUTY OF CARE” AND CONSEQUENCES OF NON-COMPLIANCE
On 14 July 2025 the High Court of South...
TOP TIP TUESDAY – DOES CONTRAVENTION OF A ZERO TOLERANCE ALCOHOL AND SUBSTANCE POLICY IN THE WORKPLACE ALWAYS JUSTIFY DISMISSAL?
Employers, particularly in high-risk industries...
DRAFT MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT AMENDMENT BILL PUBLISHED ON 20 MAY 2025
Introduction Following the publication of the...
ENVIRONMENTAL ALERT 2/2025 – FURTHER DRAFT NATIONAL DUST CONTROL AMENDMENT REGULATIONS
On 16 May 2025, the Minister of Forestry,...
MINING AND REGULATORY ALERT 1/2025 – PUBLICATION OF THE DRAFT MINERAL RESOURCES DEVELOPMENT BILL, 2025
On 20 May 2025, the Minister of Mineral and...
INSIGHTS FROM THE 80TH NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF EXPLOSIVES TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
The National Institute of Explosives Technology...
IN-DEPTH AND MEANINGFUL DISCUSSIONS ON MINE CLOSURE AT COALTECH’S MINE CLOSURE CONFERENCE HELD ON 4 APRIL 2025
It was a privilege to be invited by Mr...
ENVIRONMENTAL ALERT 1/2025 – NEW NEMA NATIONAL APPEAL REGULATIONS
On 13 March 2025, the Minister of Forestry,...