Tag: Webber Wentzel

The Western Cape Division of the High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in Noluvuyo Simayile-Sigijimi vs Road Accident Fund. This case highlighted key issues of negligence and liability in pedestrian-related road accident claims.

Among the greatest threats facing infrastructure development today is climate change. To mitigate the associated risks for all sector stakeholders, we urgently need to make better use of modern technologies. We also need to establish contractual frameworks that are appropriately structured from the outset.

Four years after a seemingly ordinary dinner ended in emergency surgery, the Western Cape High Court has served up a stern warning to the hospitality industry. If a hazardous object reaches a diner’s plate, negligence may be inferred unless the restaurant can prove otherwise.

In the dynamic landscape of workforce management, the concept of retirement age holds both rational and practical importance. For employers, understanding the legal framework is crucial. It helps ensure compliance and supports adaptation to evolving standards.

As of June 2024, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has issued 138 crypto asset service provider (CASP) licences. With the rolling out of licences, the discussion around the crypto industry shifts. It now moves from whether crypto assets should be regulated, to more detailed topics around "what should be regulated?" and "how should it be regulated?"

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.