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Transnet’s final Network Statement published – Privatisation of the rail network will soon be a reality

The finalisation of Transnet’s Network Statement (Network Statement) marks a pivotal moment in the reform of South Africa’s rail sector, signalling that access to the rail network by private train operator companies (TOCs) will soon be areality. 

Extension of temporary concession for foreign nationals due to processing delays of waiver and appeals applications

On 30 September 2025, the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) issued Immigration Directive No. 22 of 2025 (Directive) in terms of which certain protections were granted to foreign nationals with pending waiver and appeal applications. The Directive, which was effective 1 October 2025, states that while the DHA has eradicated the backlog in respect of its visa and permit applications, there remains a backlog in its waiver and appeal applications that would have not been finalised prior to the original deadline of the concession being 30 September 2025. As a result, a further temporary concession now applies.

Fixed-term contracts and the termination of third-party service relationships

PAIA annual report submission reminder

We would like to remind you that the Information Officer (IO) of every public body and the Heads of Private Bodies (HPBs) or Deputy Information Officer (DIOs) are required to submit their annual PAIA reports about requests for access to records received and processed to the Information Regulator. Click here for the communication from the Information Regulator in thisregard. 

Government crackdown on businesses – what employers in South Africa need to know

The Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has ramped up its inspection raids, which remind employers to audit foreigners’ employment status to avoid being caught in violation of immigration, employment, and criminal laws.

An upcoming opportunity for Private Generation: Section 34 Ministerial Determination on the Procurement of 750 MW of Ancillary Services

On 4 December 2024 the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) received a draft section 34 determination from the Minister of Electricity and Energy (Minister) in accordance with section 34(1) of the Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006(ERA). In a consultation paper published on 16 May 2025, both NERSA and the Minister proposed procuring 750 MW of ancillary services for the National Transmission Company of South Africa (NTCSA) comprising instantaneous electricity reserves and regulating electricity reserves. NERSA has consulted on the proposal but is expected to concur with the Minister’s determination and finally publish the determination in early 2026.