Njeri talks to Sapna Shah, Paul Ohaga, and Asif Noorani

Power struggle: Eskom’s bid to reserve grid capacity denied

On 6 May 2024, Eskom submitted an application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) in terms of section 21(2) of the Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006 (ERA), seeking NERSA’s approval to reserve and preserve grid connection capacity in favour of any project procured in terms of a ministerial determination published under section 34 of the ERA.

Another draft Employment Equity economic sector targets: Have comments been considered?

Mining on the same land for the same mineral: The overlapping rights conundrum

It has become the new norm for applications to be submitted for prospecting/mining rights over land where a right to mine has already been granted over the same land and for the samemineral. 

Funding options and challenges for the NHI

On 15 May 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the National Health Insurance Bill (National Health Insurance Act 20 of 2023 (NHI Act)) into law.

Mixed-use developments: The pros and cons

Mixed-use sectional schemes in South Africa have gained popularity for their potential to offer diverse and integrated living and working spaces. However, like any concept, they come with both advantages anddisadvantages. 

Discrimination v differentiation: A remuneration dispute

In 2003, the City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality (Municipality) took a decision to make use of fixed-term contracts of employment for certain positions. In doing so, the Municipality invited permanent employees to convert their contracts of employment to fixed-term contracts, albeit on equal terms (converting employees). As an incentive, the converting employees were offered a salary increase of between 5% and 10%, as well as payment of an annual performancebonus.