Institutional Arrangements in Kenya’s Mining Law

Unlocking South Africa’s infrastructure development and investment opportunities: Amendments to the PPP regulations

The reformation of the South African public procurement legislative framework is expected to have a direct impact on construction and infrastructure projects, particularly those that are public-private partnerships (PPPs). PPPs are commonly used by the public sector to benefit from the financial resources, expertise and skills of the private sector to improve its services and develop infrastructure. A PPP is a contract between a public sector institution and a private party, where the private party performs a function usually provided by the public sector. Most of the project risk (technical, financial and operational) is transferred to the private party.

One of South Africa’s watchdogs’ power to issue directives: The subject of litigation

In South African Human Rights Commission v Agro Data CC & Another (Afriforum, Centre for Applied Legal Studies and Commission for Gender Equality intervening as Amici Curiae) ZASCA 121, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) had to consider whether the South African Human Rights Commission (SAHRC) could issue directives to remedy the violation of human rights in terms of its statutory functions and whether those directives would be binding in nature.

Empowering women in legal support roles: Episode 3

In this episode these inspirational women speak on fostering mentorship and advocacy and share their proudest moment, career highlights as well as balancing work and life.

JILB - Women and Juniors in Law & Banking - Business Rescue Seminar

Does a partial acceptance of an offer constitute a counter-offer?

A valid agreement comes into existence when an offer has been accepted. As straightforward as this principle may seem, courts are often required to determine whether an offer has indeed been accepted. A party alleging that a valid agreement has been concluded must prove that the acceptance of the offer is unambiguous and corresponds with the terms of the offer. This is not always an easy task.

CDH South Africa appoints renowned Disputes Lawyer, Marelise van der Westhuizen, to its accomplished Dispute Resolution practice

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), a leading corporate and commercial law firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Marelise van der Westhuizen as a Director in the Dispute Resolution practice as of 1 May 2024.