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Environmental Social Governance ("ESG") in South Africa may be potentially revolutionised by the JSE's publication of a document titled, "Leading the way for a better tomorrow: JSE Sustainability Disclosure Guidance"...

A South African High Court case examines whether sustained defiance of a court interdict—including broken locks, torn orders, burning tyres, and a false alibi—constitutes contempt of court beyond reasonable doubt. The judgment addresses the four requirements for contempt and the consequences of brazen disregard for judicial authority.

AFRICA PLAYS HOST TO MORE THAN 1,850 MINING PROJECTS IN VARIOUS STAGES OF DEVELOPMENT BY MANY OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST MINING COMPANIES

South Africa's proposed changes to its mining legislation attempt to create more certainty for foreign investors.

There is much talk currently about South Africa standing at a political cross-roads, in relation to its ability to make the newly formed Government of National Unity work.

By introducing a circular model into mining productions, value is generated from normally wasteful processes.

​​Energy is on the minds of policymakers worldwide. In South Africa, while we may be at the beginning of the end of loadshedding, the government and broader society continue to keep a watchful eye on the energy supply.

The 15th edition of the World Economic Forum's ("WEF's") The Global Risk's Report 2020 (the "Report") was recently published.

The purpose of the Draft Guidelines is to provide guidelines to be applied by applicants or holders of prospecting rights, mining rights or mining permits when their application for or the relevant right or permit, ...

On 31 July 2020, National Treasury and the South African Revenue Service ("SARS") published the 2020 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill ("Draft TLAB") and the 2020 Draft Tax...

In the case of TC Smelters (Pty) Ltd and Another v The Minister Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and Others (910/2024) [2026] ZASCA 40 (27 March 2026), the Supreme Court of Appeal ("SCA")...

Taxation of mining companies has once again been at the forefront of the debate as to whether the State derives sufficient economic benefit in light of President Zuma's State of the Nation Address.

The African mining sector is at an exciting juncture in 2025. Three macro trends are converging simultaneously within the industry, creating opportunities for mining operators, African governments, and communities alike.

SA's policy choices will profoundly impact the mining industry and the country as a whole.

On 15 April 2016, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Mosebenzi Zwane, unexpectedly published the draft Reviewed Broad Based Black-Economic Empowerment Charter for the South African Mining and Minerals Industry, 2016.

The following article by Nina Bowyer, a partner based in our Paris office and the co-Head of the firm's Africa Practice Group, and Barbara McNulty, an associate based in our London office

Benjamin Franklin once said "but in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes."

Several health and safety obligations (both general and specific) towards employees are imposed on an employer or user in respect of the "workplace". The term "workplace" is also defined broadly in the OHASA as...