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Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations Now In Effect In South Africa: What's New And What's Next

On Friday, 31 October 2025, the Minister of Electricity and Energy ("the Minister") published the finalised Electricity Transmission Infrastructure Regulations...

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Scaling Sustainability: How The Mid-market Is Future-proofing Growth

In 2025, amid the backlash against sustainability and regulatory backtracking in some regions, you could be forgiven for thinking that companies would slow their sustainability journeys...

South Africa Commercial

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SNG Grant Thornton

Transforming South Africa's Electricity Market: NERSA Calls For Public Participation On Draft Trading Rules

South Africa's electricity sector is on the brink of significant transformation as the National Energy Regulator of South Africa ("NERSA") unveils its draft Electricity Trading Rules (the "New Rules").

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Economic Regulation Of Transport Act

On 6 June 2024, the President of the Republic of South Africa signed the Economic Regulation of Transport Act, 2024 ("ERT Act ") into law.

South Africa Transport

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Critical Minerals – A Continental Lens

South Africa Energy

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ENS

The Right To Electricity And Water Understood Within A Constitutional And Administrative Law Perspective

South Africa Government

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ENS

Update On The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Key Regulatory Changes Impacting The Mining Sector

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The East African Insider – Week 9TH – 15TH AUGUST 2025

South Africa Energy

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Shikana Group

Spotlight On: Busisiwe Sibeko

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Congestion Curtailment Approved By NERSA – An Attempt To Free Up Grid Connection Capacity For Wind Energy Facilities In The Eastern And Western Cape Regions

South Africa Energy

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Fasken

The East African Insider – Week 7 To 13th June 2025

South Africa Government

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Shikana Group

Benefits Of A Unified African Energy Market

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Draft Mineral Resources And Development Bill Published For Comment

South Africa Energy

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ENS

SARB Introduces New Exchange Control Tax Compliance Requirements For Dividend Remittances To Non-residents

South Africa Tax

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Webber Wentzel

King V: Governance Updates For South African Organisations

South Africa Commercial

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ENS

Eyes On You | Navigating Employee Privacy In Africa (Video)

South Africa Employment

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ENS

SARB's Amended Authorisation Framework: Closing The Loop On Closed Loop And TPPPs

South Africa Finance

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ENS

King v: The New Blueprint For Corporate Resilience

South Africa Commercial

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Commentary: South Africa's Energy Transition

In his first 100 days in office, U.S. President Donald Trump made several globally controversial executive decisions, not least the on-again, off-again tariffs.

South Africa Energy

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Managing Risks Associated With Autonomous Systems In Energy And Resource Management

From solar and wind farms to advanced mining operations, autonomous systems are revolutionising how South Africa manages its energy and resources.

South Africa Energy

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Fairbridges Wertheim Becker

Sustainability At The Forefront At SONA 2025

President Cyril Ramaphosa's 2025 State of the Nation Address (SONA) set the stage for South Africa's development trajectory, with sustainability and inclusivity at the heart of his vision.

South Africa Energy

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SNG Grant Thornton

ESG Frameworks Within The African Oil And Gas Sector Benefit Operators And Communities If Seen As A Strategic Tool

A strategic approach within the African oil and gas industry that considers Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) as a tool to enhance operational effectiveness at a community level can provide value to investors, natural resource companies and communities in project areas.

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The Communities We Leave Behind: Charting A Sustainable Legacy For Mining In South Africa

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Harnessing The Potential Of Critical Minerals In Southern Africa: A Catalyst For Sustainable Growth

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The Electricity Regulation Amendment Act And South Africa's New Era Of Electricity Market Transformation

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Confluence Of Geopolitics, Energy, And Trade Is Driving Change In African Mining Industry

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

Energy Transition Brings Mining Beneficiation Into Focus. Who Wins?

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

The Future Of Mining Depends On The Industry's Ability To Finance Itself

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

African Mining Looks Offshore

South Africa Energy

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Conyers

72 Hours Of Trump's Presidency – What Are The Implications For Africa?

Worldwide International

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Shikana Group

Balancing Fairness And Justice In Unlawful Administrative Action

South Africa Litigation

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Fasken

South Africa Looks To Strengthen Carbon Tax For 2026: New Measures To Drive Emissions Reductions

South Africa Environment

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ENS

African Mining Looks Offshore

The African mining industry is an attractive destination for many global mining companies, but structuring deals on the continent is not always straightforward for foreign investors in the sector.

South Africa Energy

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Conyers

72 Hours Of Trump's Presidency – What Are The Implications For Africa?

Barely a few hours after the seat that Biden occupied became cold, Trump got to work. Hours after his swearing-in, he commenced signing executive orders that will have a major impact on Africa.

Worldwide International

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Shikana Group

Balancing Fairness And Justice In Unlawful Administrative Action

When administrative actions fail to meet procedural standards, businesses can find themselves at risk of losing vast amounts of capital, even if the projects themselves are critical to economic growth.

South Africa Litigation

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Fasken

South Africa Looks To Strengthen Carbon Tax For 2026: New Measures To Drive Emissions Reductions

South Africa's efforts to tackle climate change are intensifying as government looks to sharpen its focus on emissions reductions. The Climate Change Act, signed on 23 July 2024, underscores this commitment.

South Africa Environment

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ENS

Petroleum In The Age Of ESG

Worldwide Energy

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ENS

When Is An Entity "Directly Affected" By Administrative Decisions?

In the case of Gensinger and Neave CC & Others v Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, the Supreme Court of Appeal ("the SCA") made certain findings as to when an entity is affected by administrative decisions.

South Africa Litigation

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ENS

As We Strive To Create A Sustainable Future, We Should Not Forget History's Lessons

Last month, the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) made history by passing South Africa's inaugural legislation that specifically addresses the impacts of climate change.

South Africa Environment

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill: A Step In The Right Direction To End Load Shedding And The Eskom Monopoly?

The National Council of Provinces ("NCOP") adopted the Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill (the "Bill") on 16 May 2024, following its passage through the National Assembly on 14 March 2024.

South Africa Energy

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Practical Challenges And Legal Complexities – Does SARS Owe You A Mineral Royalty Refund?

Promulgated in November 2009, the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Royalty Act No. 28 of 2008 (‘Royalty Act') has been in effect for almost 14 years.

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Renewable Energy In South Africa: A Brief Guide To Engineering & Procurement Agreements

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

B-BBEE Trust Governance For Renewable Energy In South Africa

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

Two Decades Of Mineral Regulation Under The MPRDA: Reflections And What Lies Ahead

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Almost 10 Years Since The Rollout Of The One Environmental System

South Africa Energy

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ENS

ESG In The South African Mining Industry: A Spotlight On Social Imperatives

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Unlocking Renewable Energy: New Norms Streamline Battery Storage And Expansion Of Solar PV

South Africa Energy

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ENS

LEWIS MCDONALD: Back To The Future As Hydrogen Faces Bars In Changing Science Fiction To Fact

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Powering Africa's Future: Opportunities And Challenges For Foreign Investment In Renewable Energy

South Africa Energy

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Andersen in South Africa

Sovereign Guarantees For Energy Projects In Africa

South Africa Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Chambers Global 2024 Rankings Confirm Our Market-Leading Status In Africa

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Corruption Affecting The Mining Industry: Reflections From The 2024 Mining Indaba

South Africa Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

Mining's Humpty Dumpty Cries Out To Be Put Together Again

South Africa Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

Protecting Our Water – A Closer Look At Proposed Amendments To The National Water Act

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Greening The Workplace: ESG In South Africa

South Africa Environment

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Consolidated Employers Organisation

Key Takeaways From ENS | Namibia's Inter-office Panel Discussion On ESG

South Africa Environment

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ENS

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