Budget 2022 Recap

The expropriation of property is a significant legal and political issue in South Africa, particularly in the context of land reform and redressing historical injustices.

On 23 July 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed the Public Procurement Act 28 of 2024 ("the Act") into law, fulfilling the constitutional mandates of sections 195, 216, and 217.

Freedom of expression and hate speech must be considered against the background and the diversity of the population of a specific country, culture, historical background and history in general.

South Africa's whistleblower protection framework is undergoing significant reform through the proposed Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026, which aims to address critical gaps exposed by high-profile assassinations and the Zondo Commission findings. The new legislation promises expanded protections, criminal sanctions for retaliation, and financial rewards for whistleblowers, but will the reforms be sufficient to encourage individuals to come forward in a climate where speaking up can cost lives?

South Africa's legal landscape is undergoing significant transformation across multiple domains, from direct marketing compliance and government contract validity to artificial intelligence policy development...

The legal framework governing foreign investments in South Africa

South Africa's rail reform has reached a critical juncture as the Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager concludes binding Rail Access Agreements with all 11 newly allocated Train Operating Companies, marking the transition...

South Africa loses nearly half its treated water to leaks, faulty meters, and unbilled connections - a crisis costing municipalities billions annually. Performance-based contracts offer a solution by tying contractor payment to measurable water loss reduction, but implementing them requires navigating complex procurement regulations and choosing the right contracting model.

In a long-running argument between the Governing Body of the Rivonia Primary School and the Gauteng Provincial Education Department, the Constitutional Court started out, in its majority judgement, by referring to s29 which it states "guarantees everyone the right to a basic education" and observing that this constitutional guarantee is "inaccessible for large number of South Africans".

When it comes to corporate insolvency, few provisions have sparked as much legal and constitutional debate as Section 417 read with Section 418 of the Companies Act 61 of 1973.