Renewable Energy Performance Platform (REPP)

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.

The JSE’s response to the corporate governance changes introduced by the Companies Amendment Act

As the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) rolls out various proposed amendments to the JSE Listings Requirements (Listing Requirements), noticeably absent from the consolidated simplified Listings Requirements are Paragraph 3.84(j) and Schedule 14 to the Listing Requirements. The consolidated Listings Requirements were published by the JSE in September 2024 as part of the public consultation process to its ongoing Simplification Project.

Bringing (and keeping) home the bacon: SARS’ repatriation and collection powers affirmed

Sections 180, 184(2) and 186(3) of the Tax Administration Act 28 of 2011 (TAA) grant the South African Revenue Service (SARS) significant powers to recover tax debts from third parties responsible for a taxpayer’s failure to pay outstanding tax debts. In the recent case of Greyvensteyn v Commissioner for South African Revenue Service and Others (B2495/2023) ZAGPPHC 128, the applicant unsuccessfully challenged the constitutionality of these provisions. The High Court dismissed the application and emphasised that, while SARS’ powers and duties of recovery of taxes are not absolute, the recovery of taxes is crucial to ensure that the public benefit and public interest are served.

Employment of Illegal foreigners What employers need to know

Workplace disputes and legal parameters in relation to defamation, contractual interference, and repudiation

In Sephton v Anglo Operations Pty Ltd (A2024/113960) ZAGPJHC 239, the High Court considered several key factors in its judgment. The appeal was brought against a prior ruling that granted absolution from the instance for the primary and alternative claims against the first, second, and third respondents while dismissing defamation and contractual interference claims. The court focused on whether the appellant had established a legal basis for defamation, wrongful interference with a contract, and repudiation. It examined the facts surrounding an alleged workplace harassment incident, the investigation that followed, and the contractual implications of the appellant’s exclusion from the site.

Retirement age and fixed-term contracts

Fixed-term contracts are commonplace in both the private and public sectors. The case of SABC v Valla (JA100/24) ZALAC 47 (22 September 2025) is interesting because of the clash between a fixed-term contract, the existing retirement age and a board resolution to convert general managers to permanent employees.