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Energy: Security, Transition And Powering Infrastructure

The energy sector finds itself at the centre of several topical debates as jurisdictions look to make progress on energy security, the energy transition and powering the infrastructure underpinning emerging technologies.

Worldwide Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

South Africa's Climate Change Framework: A New Operating Reality For Mining

South Africa's Climate Change Act, 2024, together with its supporting regulations, marks a fundamental shift in the legal landscape for high‑emitting sectors and mining is directly in scope.

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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 Energy

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Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer LLP

The Economic Regulation Of Transport Act

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

A Snapshot Of The National Minimum Wage For 2026

South Africa Employment

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Fasken

2026 Budget Speech: Highlights

South Africa Tax

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SNG Grant Thornton

Cross-border Control Of South African Banks: Why Deals Succeed, Why They Stall And How To Get Them Over The Line

South Africa Finance

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ENS

South Africa's New Regulatory Framework For Alternative Remittance Providers: What Businesses Need To Know

South Africa Finance

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ENS

Analysis: The Employment Laws Amendment Bill, 2025

South Africa Employment

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Fairbridges

Benefits Of A Unified African Energy Market

Creating a unified regulatory environment for the African Energy Market presents significant challenges, particularly given the continent's diversity.

South Africa Energy

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ENS

Draft Mineral Resources And Development Bill Published For Comment

The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources ("Minister") has published the long-awaited draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 ("2025 Bill")...

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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

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

Sustainability At The Forefront At SONA 2025

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

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

Energy Transition Brings Mining Beneficiation Into Focus. Who Wins?

Energy is on the minds of policymakers worldwide. In South Africa, while we may be at the beginning of the end of loadshedding, the government and broader society continue to keep a watchful eye on the energy supply.

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

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

It is perhaps ironic that as the world moves toward a cleaner future, more mining is projected to take place to facilitate the "Just Energy Transition".

South Africa Energy

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Webber Wentzel

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

South Africa Litigation

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Fasken

South Africa And Green Hydrogen: At An Economic Turning Point?

There is much talk currently about South Africa standing at a political cross-roads, in relation to its ability to make the newly formed Government of National Unity work.

South Africa Energy

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Norton Rose Fulbright

The Consequences Of Municipalities Letting Electricity Amounts Accumulate

In the case of Robarts Flagship Trust v Drakenstein Municipality, the Western Cape Division of the High Court, Cape Town, found that a municipality cannot ignore accruing electricity costs...

South Africa Litigation

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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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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?

South Africa Energy

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ENS

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

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

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TripleOKLaw

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