South Africa: Government Contracts, Procurement & PPP

South Africa's government directive mandates that all government data must reside within national borders when using cloud computing services, creating complex compliance challenges as modern cloud environments often involve cross-border data flows. This requirement forces government institutions and technology providers to carefully examine the entire data lifecycle, from storage and backup to access and processing, while ensuring compliance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

On the demand side, McKinsey expects a four-fold to six-fold increase in demand for African data centre capacity (to 1.5 to 2.2 GW) by 2030, which presents an investment opportunity of between...

SHEroes Beyond Internal Audit hosted an insightful webinar exploring how organisations can move beyond simply detecting fraud and embrace proactive strategies that prevent fraud before it occurs.

The transition from the Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate (“JIBAR”) to the South African Rand Overnight Index Average (“ZARONIA”) is now firmly underway, presenting participants in the bond market...

Contracts are an essential tool for business, ensuring clarity, managing risk and creating accountability in commercial relationships. Understanding and picking the right contracts...

On 12 February 2026, during his State of the Nation Address, President Cyril Ramaphosa reaffirmed government's...

In part 1 of this article, we provided a background to the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act (PPPFA) in the construction industry.

Private sector contributions to government initiatives are on the rise in South Africa. In this article, we provide an overview of current public and private sector collaborations and examine the challenges...

Infrastructure is a bellwether of a country's potential for economic growth. Governments that spend on infrastructure give themselves the best chance to succeed, while underinvestment restrains inclusive economic prosperity. Mining is directly impacted by a country's infrastructure and ability to move mine product, key equipment, materials, and goods from source to market.