Webber Wentzel
Powering Progress: Why Business and Human Rights Must Be at the Heart of Africa’s Energy Future
26th May 2025 As Africa enters a critical decade of energy development and industrialisation, the demand for reliable power, sustainable infrastructure and clean... →
Under pressure: Navigating financial regulatory heat in South Africa in 2025
23rd May 2025 "Pressure pushing down on me, pressing down on you..." the iconic line from Bowie and Queen’s anthem feels prophetic for South Africa’s financial... →
Proposed amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act 28 of 2002
21st May 2025 On 20 May 2025, Minister Gwede Mantashe gazetted the Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 (Bill) for public comments by 18 August 2025.... →
Asset forfeiture and unlawful money schemes
13th May 2025 South Africa has no shortage of unlawful financial and investment schemes. In recent years, numerous pyramid, Ponzi, multiplication, and other... →
Caution to motorists: The case of Simayile-Sigijimi v Road Accident Fund
9th May 2025 The Western Cape Division of the High Court recently delivered a significant judgment in Noluvuyo Simayile-Sigijimi v Road Accident... →
Mind the Gap: Municipal liability and the hidden dangers beneath our feet
8th May 2025 “The duty of care does not end at the city gates; it lies in every uncovered pit and unattended path.” A recent High Court judgment (Yende v City... →
Establishing liability against a hospital for nurses' negligence: SN obo ON v MEC for Health, Eastern Cape (SCA)
7th May 2025 In SN obo ON v MEC for Health, Eastern Cape, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) considered whether the hospital staff were negligent in failing to... →
Déjà Vu: Moss v Road Accident Fund
6th May 2025 The recent judgment in Moss v Road Accident Fund, handed down by the Western Cape High Court, has reignited debate regarding the Road Accident... →
