It is a tender requirement under the South African Independent Power Producer Procurement Programmes (Wind, Solar, Battery Energy Storage, and Gas) that Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are obliged to enter into non-negotiable project agreements, including (1) a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) between the IPP (as seller), and Eskom (as buyer)
For someone who regularly pleads for succinct plain language laws, the FSCA Communication of the draft exemption of retail funds from the requirements of section 14(1) of the Pension Funds Act needs to be highlighted as achieving this requirement.
The brief draft exemption and the communication that goes with it uses plain language and short sentences
The owners of a building in which aluminium composite panels were installed is seeking compensation for loss or damage arising from the manufacturer supplier of those panels including the costs of removing the panels and remediating damage caused by affixing the panels to the building.
In this judgment the question was whether the insurer’s policy
On April 4, 2025, representatives from 52 African countries gathered in Kigali, Rwanda, for the Global AI Summit for Africa. This historic event marked the signing of the Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence (the Declaration), a significant step forward for the continent in embracing the AI revolution. Despite public scepticism of superintelligence, African nations
This blog was co-authored by Adam Silberman, candidate attorney.
The Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 has made important changes in regard to the establishment, composition and reporting of a Social and Ethics Committee (SEC).
Establishment of a SEC
Regulation 43 of the Companies Regulations, 2011 has not been amended and still requires that the
In a March 2025 Judgment, the High Court addressed the issue of whether the Eastern Cape Department of Health could satisfy a final court order for the payment of damages in instalments instead of a lump sum. The court found that the defendant cannot satisfy a court order in periodic payments.
The plaintiff, BN, acting
This blog is co-authored by William Hayne and Francisco Andrade Nobrega, candidate attorneys.
In April 2025 the Supreme Court of Appeal confirmed the application of the test for usurious interest rates set out in African Dawn Property Finance 2 (Pty) Ltd v Dreams Travel and Tours CC [2011] 3 ALL SA 345 (SCA) (African
On 27 March 2025, the South African Renewable Energy Masterplan (SAREM) was approved by the South African Cabinet. SAREM is a comprehensive and strategic initiative aimed at transforming South Africa’s renewable energy and storage value chains by 2030.
SAREM demonstrates its commitment to the National Development Plan by promoting a low-carbon, resource-efficient, and pro-employment
On 28 March 2025, the Minister of Electricity and Energy (Minister) issued a significant determination under section 34(1)(b) of the Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (ITP Determination) addressing the urgent need for an improved electricity supply infrastructure in South Africa. The determination lays the foundation to ensure the security of South Africa’s energy supply by introducing
The Employment Equity Regulations, 2025 came into effect on 15 April 2025, repealing and replacing the 2014 Regulations. Also in effect from 15 April 2025 is the Determination on Sectoral Numerical Targets which applies to 18 national economic sectors. The new Regulations and Determination introduce a significantly more prescriptive and compliance-driven framework, particularly for designated