South Africa's current status on the commercialisation of cannabis, especially in light of the publication of long-awaited Regulations

Reflections on the Public Procurement Act ahead of the Constitutional Court challenge to its validity

It has been more than a year since the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 (Act) was passed by Parliament (16 May 2024) and almost a year since it received the assent of the President (18 July 2024). However, it has not yet come into operation as the President has not proclaimed a commencement date. Recently, the City of Cape Town applied to the Constitutional Court to declare the manner in which the Act was adopted as being inconsistent with the Constitution and as such, invalid. This article does not get into that application, but the application has made the Act newsworthy again. Riding the wave, we take a brief moment to look at the dispute resolution provisions under the Act – specifically how information disclosure could have an impact on judicial review proceedings.

Sustainability bonds and the debt market of the future: Are we ready?

Sustainability-linked bonds (SLB) and green debt instruments have emerged as essential instruments in mobilising capital for climate-resilient infrastructure and inclusive socio-economic project development for the purpose of supporting long-term sustainability goals. SLBs are structured in a similar manner to conventional bonds, however unlike conventional bonds, SLBs are designed to provide the capital needed to fund a project’s growth requirements by linking financial performance to predefined environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets, incentivising issuers to meet set sustainability objectives measured by key performance indicators (KPI) against sustainability performance targets. In the event that certain targets are missed, the coupon rate may be adjusted accordingly.

Event Recording | 2026 Budget Speech Overview

Syndicated v bilateral lending

Companies seeking financing often face a strategic choice between bilateral and syndicated lending. While both structures provide access to capital, they differ in scale, complexity and suitability for particular financing needs. Understanding these differences is critical to ensuring that financing strategies align with both immediate requirements and long term objectives.

Africa Corporate Guide | Kenya Jurisdiction

Our Africa Corporate Guide serves as a strategic resource for navigating the continent’s dynamic legal, economic, and commercial landscape.

Understanding the 2023 Grid Emission Factors Report

On 25 July 2025, the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and Environment (DFFE) published South Africa’s third annual Grid Emission Factors (GEF) Report (Report) for the 2023 calendar year. CDH previously reported on the 2022 GEF Report, which provided an overview of the four location-based GEFs and their importance to emissions reporting and carbon accounting, and can be accessed here .