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The global sports industry is worth over USD 400 billion. Athletes and players who compete at a professional level often perform under conditions of stress, overexertion and overtraining. To optimise their physical performance, the industry has adopted various technologies.

The Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Regulations were published in January 2023, replacing the 2001 MHI Regulations. We previously published an article outlining key timelines for compliance with the amended MHI Regulations. The MHI Regulations must be read alongside the published Explanatory Note, which provides guidance to duty holders on interpreting the MHI Regulations and ensuring compliance.

On 1 January 2025, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect. This followed extensive stakeholder engagement and multiple draft iterations. The ERAA aims to bring change to South Africa's electricity sector. It continues the shift from Eskom's vertically integrated monopoly to the Transmission System Operator SOC Limited (TSO).

The public understandably believes the construction mafia operates within the traditional construction and built environment sector. However, its influence extends far beyond construction, creating highly negative effects. Criminal elements exploit any industry where they can extort third parties.

South Africa's Constitution is clear and unambiguous. Every person has the right to resolve disputes through the application of law. A fair and public hearing must adjudicate these disputes before a court or, when appropriate, an independent tribunal or forum. This right is more than a procedural safeguard; it is a core principle enshrined in the constitutional framework.

ZAR 475 million, ZAR 210 million, and ZAR 59 million are not lottery jackpots. Instead, these represent the significant administrative penalties imposed recently. During 2024, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and Prudential Authority (PA)(together, the Regulators) imposed these penalties on various entities.

AI-driven recruitment raises critical concerns about bias, fairness and legal accountability in modern hiring practices. There is mounting foreign case law that provides both employers and Artificial Intelligence (AI) developers with significant food for thought.

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) increases customs duties for online retail orders as part of a broader strategy to promote local businesses and address global supply chain imbalances. The clothing and textile industry has faced widescale criticism for controversial environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices. South African consumers may imagine themselves to be far from the hub of these issues. However, we are all participants in the global supply and demand for fashion.

The private equity (PE) fundraising landscape, historically dynamic and competitive, has become increasingly challenging in recent years. As a number of funds compete for limited investor capital, a consistent question we get as fund formation lawyers is: "How have successful asset manager clients secured capital in this crowded market?"

It is vital for employees to understand how to conduct themselves during dawn raids or interactions with regulators. Failure to do so may result in significant consequences for the employer. The European Commission recently fined a European company after a senior employee deleted private WhatsApp messages during a dawn raid pertaining to a competition law violation.