Our team advised Sibanye in the ConCourt matter of Sibanye/M Bester

Standing in solidarity against gender-based violence and femicide

As we continue to stand in solidarity with the activists who began the Women’s Global Leadership Institute in 1991, we take a moment to reflect on what can be achieved through collective commitment and resilience in building a safer South Africa for all. The annual 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign aims to raise awareness of the enduring and devastating impact that gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) have on women and children, and on our society more broadly.

Unlawful termination of employment contracts: No automatic right to specific performance

In the Labour Appeal Court (LAC) case of Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa and Others v Ngoye and Others [2024 45 ILJ 1228 (LAC) the LAC affirmed the that the dispute resolution procedures in the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA) do not defeat an employee’s right to rely on the common law contractual recourse, provided that the applicant pleads their case on this basis, as the right to not be unfairly dismissed is not the only right that may be implicated as a result of a dismissal.

Knowledge is power

Can directors of a company in business rescue appoint attorneys to act on behalf of the company? This is the question that the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) was called upon to consider in Kurt Robert Knoop and Others v Tegeta Exploration and Resources (Pty) Ltd and Others (312/2024) ZASCA 96 (30 June 2025).

Reforming public procurement regulations to unlock private sector participation in critical infrastructure projects in South Africa

Infrastructure is the backbone of economic development, as it acts as a catalyst for trade within a country and across its borders. As such, it is imperative that the state puts innovative regulatory measures in place that will facilitate investment through the participation of the private sector in key public infrastructure projects such as roads, ports, railways, energy and other trade related infrastructure.

Employment of Illegal foreigners What employers need to know

New VAT regulations published

On 14 March 2025, National Treasury published three long-awaited value-added tax (VAT) regulations in final format, which were initially released in draft format on 1 August 2024 for public comment. These regulations amend the definition of “ electronic services ”, amend the definition of “ valuable metal ” for the purpose of the application of the domestic reverse charge on supplies of gold containing material, and provide clarification regarding the accounting for VAT in relation to casino table games of chance.