https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx Webber Wentzel feed en-us Copyright 2020 Sun, 16 Aug 2026 19:05:10 +0200 Sample Code http://server/image.jpg https://www.webberwentzel.com//Pages/RSS-Feeds.aspx 9bbfa8d7-031a-4d86-8f57-616aa7f53967 0f26dbbd-5602-4cdc-ba94-59fc0a4dfdf3 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Time-is-running-out-new-physical-agents-and-noise-exposure-regulations-take-effect-on-6-September-2026.aspx Time is running out: New Physical Agents and Noise Exposure Regulations take effect on 6 September 2026 2026-08-06T22:00:00Z afde72f3-4ec0-44f6-85b6-f53887a37ea6 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Mine-health-and-safety-amendment-bill-B10-2026-another-opportunity-to-submit-comments.aspx Parliament has opened a fresh public participation period on the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill (the Bill). The period for submitting written comments and requesting an opportunity to make oral submissions closes on 22 August 2026. 2026-07-22T22:00:00Z dc3aa6cd-d072-4416-bc15-2d4260775296 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/When-does-an-accident-arise-out-of-employment-What-every-employer-needs-to-know-about-COIDA-claims.aspx Under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 (COIDA), an employee is entitled to compensation where they suffer an accident that arises out of and in the course of their employment. Where that threshold is met, COIDA benefits generally replace an employee's common-law right to sue their employer for damages. 2026-05-27T22:00:00Z 68104c3e-1507-4344-bec3-423503c34036 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/coidas-new-regulations-unpacked-prescription-inspections-rehabilitation-and-third-party-registration.aspx The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) has undergone significant amendments affecting employers and employees. On 23 January 2026, President Cyril Ramaphosa fixed commencement dates for most provisions of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act 10 of 2022 (the Amendment Act). With the Amendment Act now in force, the next critical development followed on 6 March 2026, when the Department of Employment and Labour published a suite of regulations in terms of section 97 of COIDA as amended. 2026-03-16T22:00:00Z d9218416-6fc2-4338-933e-b8d1678fbb0e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/labour-appeal-court-confirms-jurisdictional-boundaries-standalone-processing-operations-fall-outside-mhsa.aspx In a judgment delivered on 17 February 2026, the Labour Appeal Court confirmed that standalone surface processing operations are regulated by the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), rather than the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA). 2026-02-17T22:00:00Z 65c716e2-5254-47b1-8366-01688e1ea6a7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/new-mandatory-fire-prevention-code-of-practice-for-south-african-mines.aspx The Chief Inspector of Mines has issued a detailed guideline requiring all South African mining operations to implement mandatory codes of practice for fire prevention. 2025-08-25T22:00:00Z 795084d7-b2f8-4746-a3cd-d6d7b7bed59e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/guidance-on-prevention-and-management-of-non-communicable-diseases-and-mental-health-disorders-in-the-mining-industry.aspx Due to a significant increase in the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in the South African mining sector, the Department of Mineral Resources and Petroleum (DMPR) has issued a comprehensive new guidance note, effective 1 November 2025. 2025-08-25T22:00:00Z 825530d6-70bb-43bd-af06-ea2a23e25274 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mandatory-code-of-practice-for-change-management-now-required-under-mine-health-and-safety-act.aspx The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has issued a significant new guideline that will reshape how mining companies approach organisational change. 2025-08-25T22:00:00Z c9d7ef1a-ebe7-4b38-a60b-db3811bdc0a7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/new-requirement-to-implement-code-of-practice-for-road-and-rail-safety-management.aspx The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has issued a significant new regulatory requirement that will impact all mining operations in South Africa. 2025-08-24T22:00:00Z 50e17c1d-e0e0-4578-9f5d-4a5f87683c51 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/key-regulatory-changes-impacting-the-mining-sector.aspx The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR) has recently published guidelines for the implementation of mandatory codes of practice (COPs) on road and rail safety management, change management, and fire prevention, as well as a guidance note on the prevention and management of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and mental health disorders in the mining industry. 2025-08-17T22:00:00Z b7476f00-0845-41ba-ac22-aa7eb508e6d7 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/a-new-paradigm-for-executive-dismissals-analysing-the-proposed-amendments-to-the-lra-on-remedies-for-high-icome-employees.aspx The South African labour law landscape may be on the cusp of a significant shift with the proposed amendments to the Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 (LRA), as detailed in the final National Economic Development Labour Council (Nedlac) report on the Labour Law Reform Process. 2025-08-04T22:00:00Z 65ef6671-baa2-4a72-8757-d8ae4d565f66 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/an-agent-by-any-other-name-would-be-as-safe.aspx The Daily Maverick recently reported that the Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, Dean Macpherson, announced the completion of two technical investigations into the tragic building collapse in George, Western Cape, in which 34 construction workers died. 2025-07-31T22:00:00Z 5ab9109f-b4cb-491c-8e18-05e3c719c6e1 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/part-2-mine-health-and-safety-amendments-to-rescue-first-aid-and-emergency-preparedness-and-response-regulations.aspx In part 1 we unpacked overarching duties such as risk assessments, reporting, and the use of SCSRs. In part 2 of this summary, we look at the changes to rescue and fire responder teams, control room operations, refuge bay requirements, and the introduction of missing person locator systems. 2025-05-21T22:00:00Z 6c94f2cc-5ef4-4ce9-9ca3-6a9e41efadff https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mine-health-and-safety-amendments-to-regulations-on-machinery-winding-equipment.aspx On 28 March 2025, the amendments to chapter 8 of the regulations to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA), dealing with machinery and equipment at mines were promulgated. 2025-05-20T22:00:00Z 80e447e8-9995-406c-a7ab-5c7301c35f27 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/notice-on-the-manner-of-calculation-of-return-of-earnings-in-terms-the-compensation-for-occupational-injuries-and-diseases-a.aspx In terms of section 82 of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 130 of 1993 (COIDA) employers are required to annually furnish the Commissioner with a return of earnings paid to employees during the preceding period, being 1 March to 28 February (the COID year). 2025-05-19T22:00:00Z 4f38ddaa-3834-45a9-8812-27815b011ba6 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/part-1-mine-health-and-safety-amendments-to-rescue-first-aid-and-emergency-preparedness-and-response-regulations-part-1.aspx Significant changes to the regulations dealing with emergency preparedness and response have been promulgated. 2025-05-18T22:00:00Z 0c456e7f-e6d2-444d-908a-bc0b8ee0823f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/recent-amendments-to-the-occupational-health-and-safety-act-new-regulations.aspx On 6 March 2025, the Minister of Employment and Labour promulgated the Physical Agents Regulations, 2024, the Noise Exposure Regulations, 2024, and a notice regarding amendments to the General Safety Regulations. 2025-05-06T22:00:00Z 03f629f7-8b54-4e6e-ab28-7de874a2b93a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mine-health-and-safety-amendments-to-regulations-determining-occupational-exposure-levels-for-airborne-pollutants.aspx The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has published amendments to the occupational exposure limits for airborne pollutants, which will come into effect on 26 June 2025. 2025-04-29T22:00:00Z c3796823-76a8-476c-99fe-ffa585854dbe https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/major-hazard-installation-regulations-2022-reminder-of-key-dates-for-compliance-by-duty-holders.aspx The Major Hazard Installation (MHI) Regulations were published in January 2023, repealing the 2001 MHI Regulations. The implementation of the MHI Regulations follows a staged approach over 36 months, with duty holders expected to have already complied with several obligations while others take effect by January 2026. 2025-03-13T22:00:00Z 69173daa-3b72-4a42-ae75-6ee9f707c5b5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mining-industry-can-play-a-key-role-in-addressing-the-scourge-of-gender-based-violence.aspx In an industry which can reach, and positively impact, large numbers of people through its engagement with direct employees, contractors, stakeholders and community members, mining companies have a unique ability to drive positive change in the fight against gender-based violence, femicide and broader safety and security challenges experienced by women, both in and outside of the workplace. 2025-01-21T22:00:00Z fbd85f35-cb68-4c0c-987f-77faa6f0a65b https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/a-guide-to-some-key-risks-wellness-tourism-operators-should-be-mindful-of.aspx The global wellness tourism sector is among the fastest growing worldwide. According to the Global Wellness Institute, which defines wellness tourism as travel tourism that seeks to improve or maintain a person’s well-being, the industry was worth USD 651 billion in 2022 and is projected to be worth USD 1,4 trillion by 2027. 2024-12-10T22:00:00Z db4e3ae0-dfc8-4d2b-8470-27d5c00bcef3 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/draft-mine-health-and-safety-amendment-bill-2024-key-considerations-for-employers.aspx The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has introduced the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill in the National Assembly. 2024-10-14T22:00:00Z e5a54969-411f-4d4d-a8f1-b1ee9ed92c54 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/raising-the-bar-for-quality-assurance-in-occupational-hygiene-and-ventilation-engineering-measurements-in-mining.aspx On 2 August 2024, the Chief Inspector of Mines issued a guideline directing mine operators to implement a new mandatory code of practice (COP) to better achieve quality assurance for measuring occupational hygiene and ventilation engineering. 2024-09-25T22:00:00Z 9ccc5f42-a2ab-4c5c-90a7-73f7bbe5e48a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/2024-changes-to-explosives-regulations-and-the-introduction-of-guidelines-on-radio-frequency-devices.aspx The Explosives Regulations, 2024, (Explosives Regulations) were published on 23 July 2024 in terms of section 43 of Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993. The Explosives Regulations replace those published on 17 January 2003. 2024-09-25T22:00:00Z 1c39e26b-43bf-4db3-affd-598d4a8de30c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/forging-safer-spaces-by-tackling-gbvf-in-south-africas-mining-sector.aspx Mining sector employers are targeted as key stakeholders in addressing gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) in South Africa. A guidance note from the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) imposes annual reporting obligations (among others) on employers to take strides against GBVF in the workplace and surrounding communities. 2024-09-25T22:00:00Z 5c1ea420-68f0-4d44-819f-876eddca819f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/essential-blasting-and-environmental-controls-for-surface-mines.aspx On 2 August 2024, the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) published new guidelines for the mandatory Code of Practice (COP) concerning ground vibrations, noise, air-blast, and flyrock near surface structures and communities (Guidelines) that will become effective on 1 November 2024. 2024-08-19T22:00:00Z 8c33618e-91e1-41b0-98e1-23568d1282eb https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/adapting-workplaces-to-climate-change-workplace-safety-and-sustainability.aspx With an increasingly hotter and inclement climate, the effects on occupational health and safety of workers needs to be considered and incorporated into workplace health and safety management systems across sectors. To address the possible health and safety risks associated with climate change, health and safety committees and officers should consider incorporating indicators of climate-related hazards and assess the hazard-specific vulnerability of workers, workflows, and their environments. 2024-04-24T22:00:00Z 4f103529-19a5-46a9-a2af-aabf7ebae7cc https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/the-case-for-building-whistleblower-confidence-to-enhance-occupational-health-and-safety.aspx The processes for reporting dangerous workplaces can significantly differ from one organisation to another. Notably, there seems to be a lack of consideration for an anonymous reporting mechanism, leaving individuals raising concerns vulnerable to potential identification by others within the organisation who may take issue with the report. 2024-02-12T22:00:00Z 35afb72c-e240-4505-8eb6-63959fceb27c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/minister-needs-to-go-back-to-basics-to-fix-mining-issues.aspx Minister Mantashe, imagine a Mining Indaba where "business as usual" is shattered by the clang of action, not polite applause. 2024-02-04T22:00:00Z 1d2cdc96-93da-477c-878c-40f52d95964b https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/high-court-judgment-reshapes-parental-leave-rights-in-south-africa.aspx A recent High Court judgment has the potential to reshape parental leave rights in South Africa, possibly granting parents more flexibility and equality in sharing caregiving responsibilities. 2023-11-28T22:00:00Z d036bf43-6387-4c73-b796-9da9ac2693be https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/ending-child-labour-in-the-agriculture-sector-where-risk-draws-the-line.aspx A global effort to prevent and eliminate child labour has seen renewed vigour with certain of the timeframes for Sustainiable Development Goal 8.7 drawing to a close in coming years. Included in this goal is the ambition to end child labour in all its forms by 2025. Moving toward this aim in South Africa, the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) has recently teamed up with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) to launch a European Union-funded project to end child labour in the agriculture sector. 2023-11-23T22:00:00Z 756bef18-ea2d-442d-be72-4680ab7f88d1 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Major-Hazard-Installation-Duty-Holders-key-timelines-to-monitor-to-ensure-compliance-with-new-regulations.aspx Regulations to the Occupational Health and Safety Act that apply to major hazard installations require that certain actions be taken to manage health and safety risks – some with timelines for compliance that must be monitored. 2023-09-25T22:00:00Z 112e4573-517e-498e-a120-a2da46f903dd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/no-more-skirting-around-the-health-and-safety-concerns-of-women-in-mining-wearing-ppe-designed-for-men.aspx The Chief Inspector of Mines has issued an updated guideline outlining considerations that mines should incorporate into Mandatory Codes of Practice to tackle the health and safety concerns that women have faced from using PPE designed for men. 2023-08-15T22:00:00Z 95a8fc9b-1f7f-47a1-8470-586c8a31fc2e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/recent-changes-to-coida-an-overview-of-key-amendments.aspx The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) has recently undergone several amendments, bringing about important changes that impact employers and employees. 2023-06-25T22:00:00Z 92c3e5b5-37fe-4135-a232-2dde6c348b6d https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/draft-rehabilitation-reintegration-and-return-to-work-regulations.aspx On 15 June 2023, the Department of Employment and Labour (DEL) published the Draft Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Return to Work Regulations in terms of the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) for public comment. These draft regulations propose new and significant obligations for employers to fulfil. 2023-06-25T22:00:00Z a39dd440-dd16-4ded-a799-5d08bd322c06 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-embraces-generative-ai-as-part-of-its-ongoing-innovation-journey.aspx Webber Wentzel is taking the lead on responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) investment within the African legal landscape as part of its continued commitment to deliver an exceptional client experience and foster an open, creative, and entrepreneurial culture. 2023-06-22T22:00:00Z f05fd197-394b-4c1d-96d5-55f851b19b05 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mhsa-proposed-new-regulations-on-first-aid-emergency-response-and-missing-person-locator-systems.aspx On 13 April 2023, the Mine Health and Safety Council (Council) circulated draft amendments, for comment, to regulation Chapter 16 of the regulations to the Mine Health and Safety Act (MHSA) which if published in their current form are likely to have significant implications for mine owners 2023-04-20T22:00:00Z 1e136a45-9b3c-4d84-bbb2-54547c07a093 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-africa-has-been-grey-listed-what-are-the-implications-for-the-country-going-forward.aspx South Africa’s greylisting by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has significant implications for its economic growth and global competitiveness, but moves are already being taken to satisfy the FATF 2023-02-23T22:00:00Z fb98747f-9716-4761-bdb8-481e5c24aa81 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/minister-mantashe-looks-to-mining-investors-to-solve-load-shedding-logistics-problems-facing-sa.aspx The keynote welcome speech by Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Gwede Mantashe, at Mining Indaba 2023 today was a straightforward acknowledgement of some of the current issues facing the mining industry. 2023-02-07T22:00:00Z b7394847-b4a2-4ff8-94c8-b3c6616df18a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-as-2022-south-africa-law-firm-of-the-year-by-top-ranked-legal.aspx Webber Wentzel has been awarded the 2022 South Africa Law Firm of the Year in the EMEA Awards by Top Ranked Legal. 2022-12-20T22:00:00Z ec6ec531-e69e-4226-ad86-d1078223050c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-won-the-african-legal-awards-for-african-law-firm-of-the-year.aspx Webber Wentzel has been named African Law Firm of the Year (Mid-Large Sized Practice) at the 2022 African Legal Awards. 2022-10-23T22:00:00Z caea0f20-93ad-42bd-8480-b41463466926 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/key-employer-considerations-in-the-mine-health-and-safety-act-amendment-bill.aspx Proposed amendments to the Mine Health and Safety Act place greater obligations on employers, which is to be welcomed in some respects but other amendments are problematic and may be open to legal challenge. 2022-06-27T22:00:00Z e3e84a93-b0a5-4eb9-936a-24e208867c45 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mining-operators-may-face-significant-changes-arising-from-draft-mine-health-and-safety-amendment-bill.aspx On 15 June 2022, the Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy published the Draft Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill together with an invitation to interested and affected parties to comment on the anticipated changes. 2022-06-16T22:00:00Z fb591af2-2750-49a8-82fa-95b85040f095 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/22-legal-developments-for-businesses-to-monitor-in-2022.aspx We have collated a snapshot of key themes to track in 2022 and of 22 legal developments for the year which you will need to keep a tab on. In 2022, various legal developments are expected to have an impact on businesses, particularly in the fields of liability, ESG, digital and economic transformation. 2022-03-22T22:00:00Z 1edbee74-5d32-42c6-8f52-e377ce821689 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-recognised-in-chambers-global-2022.aspx Earlier this year, Webber Wentzel was awarded South Africa Law Firm of the Year at the Chambers Africa Awards 2022. Yesterday, Chambers Global released its 2022 results, ranking law firm practices and lawyers according to their client service, commercial vision, business understanding, diligence and value for money. 2022-02-17T22:00:00Z 4f73c9b0-f9da-433e-87ef-377490dea334 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/south-african-law-year-to-come-2022-and-year-in-review-2021.aspx Webber Wentzel has contributed to the Linklaters' global guide series - Year to Come 2022 and Year in Review 2021. The series brings together analysis, thinking and highlights from lawyers around the world across multiple jurisdictions, in the form of topic-specific and jurisdictional guides. 2022-01-17T22:00:00Z 32cb63f6-2ed1-4416-b919-d38c4588d1d6 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/a-journey-of-growth-and-success.aspx Webber Wentzel Senior Partner Christo Els and Managing Partner, Sally Hutton, chat to Tom Pearson in a podcast focussing on the growth and success of one of Africa’s foremost law firms. 2021-08-09T22:00:00Z 5a2200ee-6249-42e9-8d46-c51fcb4f4c36 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/revised-covid-19-mandatory-code-of-practice-issued-for-mining-industry.aspx The DMRE has issued an updated Guideline for a Mandatory Code of Practice for mines, which mainly differs from the May 2020 Guideline in providing a full set of annexures and guideline documents 2021-08-09T22:00:00Z 0e87f755-88d1-4cea-a853-ef148988fb7a https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/civil-unrest-and-public-looting-managing-key-employment-issues.aspx Employers seeking an appropriate response to the civil unrest and public looting in Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and other parts of South Africa will have to consider different factual circumstances. 2021-07-14T22:00:00Z fd56e4a8-d4d4-48c5-bd29-c88618d23d90 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Employer-Roles-on-Mandatory-Vaccination-Roll-outs.aspx Employers considering putting a mandatory Covid-19 vaccination policy in place need to take several factors into account, including appropriate steps if an employee refuses 2021-07-05T22:00:00Z ac7491a7-a76c-425a-882f-980ed6dded70 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/dismissing-employees-for-not-observing-workplace-covid-19-protocols.aspx Two recent decisions from labour dispute resolution forums have dealt with discipline of employees for failing to observe Covid-19 protocols – one dismissal was found to be fair while the other unfair. Understanding the circumstances and differentiators of these two decisions is important for employers. 2021-06-29T22:00:00Z 6149cd28-90ab-4453-ade4-f1d9647b2b30 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/revised-covid-19-direction-on-health-and-safety-in-the-workplace-published.aspx A revised Covid-19 Direction on Health and Safety in the Workplace sets out the regulations on vaccines and guidelines for employers considering mandatory vaccinations of employees 2021-06-10T22:00:00Z d953c119-54a3-413f-87dd-26aeaee346b1 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/dmre-issues-new-guidelines-applicable-to-mining-employers.aspx The Chief Inspector of Mines has issued guidelines to assist employers in preventing flammable gas explosions and following best practice in lamp room checks and in multi-blasting operations 2021-05-03T22:00:00Z d9facf70-772b-4bca-bc90-968226c0169b https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/hazardous-chemical-agents-new-regulations-gazetted.aspx New regulations on hazardous chemicals have been published. They replace the previous regulations of 1995, and contain new definitions and additional measures on issues such as labelling and disposal 2021-05-03T22:00:00Z 64acbd2b-6b0d-42fc-bb36-69afa207aad2 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/employee-attacked-at-work-during-protest-action-may-claim-damages-from-her-employer.aspx A recent Supreme Court of Appeal judgment has provided new guidance on COIDA cover and when employers may be exposed to direct claims for damages by employees. 2021-03-24T22:00:00Z 6ef07fef-13b5-48de-a0bd-e55632641ac5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/sabs-issues-new-standard-for-hand-sanitisers.aspx The SABS has issued a new standard for hand sanitisers, which manufacturers of these products and employers distributing them in the workplace should comply with 2021-03-15T22:00:00Z 51396895-1877-4f64-b03d-16c2885fe597 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/sa-lets-do-business-ebook.aspx ​A tailored and on-the-ground perspective for business in South Africa and those looking to invest in South Africa. 2021-02-28T22:00:00Z 3e65401f-2b31-4216-89bf-25d58c016033 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzels-expertise-recognised-by-chambers-global.aspx Chambers Global has released their 2021 results. Webber Wentzel had an exceptional year with key highlights. 2021-02-21T22:00:00Z c071cddd-f578-4f49-8e5f-7620c446cf36 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/21-legal-developments-for-businesses-to-monitor-in-2021.aspx We have collated a snapshot of key themes to track in 2021 and of 21 legal developments for the year which you will need to keep a tab on. 2021-02-17T22:00:00Z f983f4c7-d71c-4725-a635-239fff147b35 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/podcast-covid-19-vaccines-employer-considerations.aspx Over this 6-part series, We will be unpacking various issues from the possibility of mandatory vaccination policies for employees to personal information management of employee vaccination data.​ 2021-02-04T22:00:00Z ef372cf0-7fdd-433b-867c-4a7bb01d3a2c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/good-job-minister-mantashe-now-more-of-the-same.aspx Minister Gwede Mantashe and his Department of Mineral Resources and Energy should be complimented for working hard through varying lockdown levels and a personal bout of Covid-19. 2021-01-28T22:00:00Z afa08679-9115-4d59-a3ca-a3d6eb0d4c3f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/resignation-with-immediate-effect-meaningless-when-disciplinary-hearing-occurs-in-the-notice-period.aspx In a recent judgment, the Labour Appeal Court had to once again deal with the interplay between resignation with immediate effect and disciplinary action. 2020-12-13T22:00:00Z 827d3aec-7049-4450-a0d0-2b21112fd8d4 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/4-5-percent-increase-to-national-minimum-wage-on-the-cards.aspx The National Minimum Wage Commission has recently published a report with recommendations on the annual review of the national minimum wage for 2021. This is in line with the Commission's overall mandate under section 6 of the National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018. 2020-12-10T22:00:00Z fcb99556-50f1-4016-89d4-f5732710d110 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/linklaters-global-guide-year-in-review-2020-and-year-to-come-2021.aspx We have contributed to the Linklaters' global guide series - Year in Review 2020 and Year to Come 2021. 2020-12-06T22:00:00Z acdaf07f-188c-4490-a863-ea345775ad51 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/new-asbestos-abatement-regulations-published.aspx The Minister of Employment has published the Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020 which repeal the Asbestos Regulations, 2001. 2020-11-15T22:00:00Z f0a6f954-65af-40b1-bf5f-276f38672b0f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-construction-sectoral-guidelines-published.aspx At various stages during the Covid-19 pandemic in South Africa, various studies were released on the negative impact that Covid-19 will have on the construction sector. 2020-09-20T22:00:00Z 9ca40d33-b25b-42bb-ab63-73023a05a8f2 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/key-health-and-safety-considerations-for-the-re-opening-of-sports-stadiums.aspx The organisers of sporting events in stadiums, which were suspended in many countries because of Covid-19, will have to comply with existing health and safety legislation, municipal by-laws and Covid-19 protocols as events resume 2020-08-25T22:00:00Z 86c2ed67-6f09-4b49-806a-d433baa15d87 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/catching-covid-19-at-work.aspx The Department of Employment and Labour has issued revised guidelines on how to submit claims to the Compensation Fund for Covid-19 contracted in the workplace. 2020-08-03T22:00:00Z f6564da9-4e02-400e-9fe0-907937393158 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/new-level-3-lockdown-regulations.aspx We highlight in this infographic some key considerations for employers related to these new regulations. 2020-07-19T22:00:00Z f05b2d5d-decc-4941-a835-4f0d706ca194 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/working-together-to-keep-workplaces-open-and-safe-through-covid-19.aspx To assist business, five reputable institutions have come together to identify key challenges and risk areas and providing legally compliant, practically implementable solutions based on best in class clinical and engineering input. 2020-07-15T22:00:00Z cdc4017b-4d55-4e9a-98e7-634919736ef9 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/labour-appeal-court-ruling-underscores-the-importance-of-safety-in-mining.aspx The Labour Appeal Court has ruled that it is justifiable to dismiss mine employees for a first-time offence of disregarding safety rules, given the high risks in mines 2020-07-13T22:00:00Z 3f7b276f-5259-459b-8017-e412fa980fe4 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Back-to-business-for-restaurants,-cinemas,-theatres,-casinos-and-others.aspx Following new amendments, employers who operate restaurants, cinemas, theatres, casinos, museums, galleries, libraries, archives and conference centres as well as personal care services (eg hairdressers and tattoo parlours) may open again. Certain sporting (contact and non-contact) activities are also permitted to resume. 2020-06-25T22:00:00Z cf8d4797-614b-4470-951c-7bd52278749e https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/revised-covid-19-direction-on-health-&-safety-in-the-workplace.aspx The Minister of Employment and Labour has issued a revised Covid-19 Direction on Health & Safety in the Workplace. The Direction applies to all workplaces except mines, ships, boats or cranes and any other workplace which is regulated by a different direction on health and safety. This infographic highlights the new provisions of this Direction. 2020-06-14T22:00:00Z 3117c793-8cb3-4d5b-b94b-c4e0c820c5b2 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Covid-19-An-update-on-vulnerable-employees-and-the-workplace.aspx The Minister of Employment and Labour has published a revised Covid-19 Direction on Health & Safety in the workplace dealing specifically with vulnerable employees. Employers and employees alike will need to be aware of the terms of this Directive. 2020-06-14T22:00:00Z 718b741b-487f-41ad-a47a-202acc57168f https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/Health-&-safety-in-the-workplace-Employees-right-to-refuse-to-enter-a-dangerous-workplace-in-light-of-the-Covid-19-pandemic.aspx The Minister of Employment and Labour issued a Directive on 4 June, under the Disaster Management Act (DMA), to provide clarity on an employee's right to refuse to work due to Covid-19. Employers and employees alike will need to be aware of the terms of this Directive 2020-06-14T22:00:00Z b6e32599-c4c8-4676-9b77-f75e02f2ce21 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-can-employees-withdraw-from-the-workplace.aspx Employees returning to work from the Covid-19 lockdown will need to show reasonable justification if they halt work on the basis that they are exposed to the virus. 2020-05-28T22:00:00Z fc36a1ba-a68a-46d0-966c-557ba5ead892 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mine-employers-and-covid-19-the-guidelines-and-mandatory-code-of-practice-unpacked.aspx The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has issued Guidelines for a Mandatory Code of Practice on the Mitigation and Management of Covid-19. 2020-05-19T22:00:00Z 709b30ca-b520-4a70-99c5-435840890444 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/e-commerce-health-and-safety-protocols-unpacked.aspx On 14 May, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition issued new directions on e-commerce sales during the level 4 lockdown, taking a positive step towards reopening the economy. 2020-05-18T22:00:00Z 3515af87-1c9c-48f7-8356-2b1fa861b991 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-vulnerable-employees-and-the-workplace.aspx According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), based on evidence currently available, there are two groups of people who are at higher risk of contracting severe Covid-19 disease 2020-05-18T22:00:00Z 1dc20930-5318-4a72-9956-71f9bbbc0951 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-level-4-lockdown-what-employers-need-to-know.aspx Following the President's speech on 13 May 2020, South Africa will remain in Level 4 lockdown until the end of May – and in some high infection rate areas, Level 4 may still continue beyond then. 2020-05-13T22:00:00Z 1c520410-9307-45b3-944c-0e924dead4a4 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/planning-for-a-safe-return-to-work-all-risks-considered.aspx Government has announced the implementation of a risk-adjusted strategy in easing the nationwide lockdown. This strategy entails the use of a system of alert levels applicable nationally and provincially. 2020-04-23T22:00:00Z e8cbbcd7-267a-4147-8574-09a2ed493ce5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/covid-19-key-considerations-for-call-centres.aspx On 9 April 2020, the Minister of Health and Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition issued a directive under the Disaster Management Act Regulations to clarify the extent and conditions upon which call centres may operate during the lockdown. 2020-04-14T22:00:00Z 4874e5b3-6fbe-4523-b3aa-cf45a5a01ffa https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/minerals-council-releases-fact-sheet-on-safety-in-mining-for-2019.aspx The Minerals Council South Africa has recently published its safety in mining fact sheet that summarises the state of safety in the South African mining industry for 2019. 2020-02-04T22:00:00Z 607ab255-d80f-4496-af31-04d53b846f3c https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mine-safety-stats-2019.aspx On 24 January 2020, the Department of Mineral Resources released the Mine Health and Safety Statistics for 2019. 2020-01-27T22:00:00Z d2bfc589-adea-4edb-8b12-3bc82b703be5 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/reflections-on-2019-and-key-insights-for-2020.aspx Each year we publish a South Africa - Year in Review and Year to Come 2019/2020 insights piece with our alliance partner, Linklaters. 2020-01-08T22:00:00Z b3b4d3a5-eb8b-452e-9285-057beb4581ca https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/occupational-health-and-safety-act-draft-major-hazard-installation-regulations-out-for-public-comment.aspx The Minister of Employment and Labour has invited public comments on the current draft of the proposed amendments to the Major Hazard Installation Regulations, published under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 2019-11-19T22:00:00Z 62674b43-e87a-4199-bcbd-b8b8212ca02d https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-is-african-law-firm-of-the-year-at-the-african-legal-awards.aspx Webber Wentzel received the coveted African Law Firm of the Year award at the 2019 African Legal Awards on Friday, 6 September 2019. 2019-09-08T22:00:00Z e2ee3cfc-e5c3-4b18-b166-2aaa617b82d1 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/dmrs-2018-mine-health-and-safety-statistics.aspx At the beginning of March, the Department of Mineral Resources (DMR) released the Mine Health and Safety Statistics (statistics) for 2018. The DMR compiles and publishes these statistics annually. 2019-04-22T22:00:00Z b938616d-8b6a-4f81-9522-53e4b92641dd https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/webber-wentzel-publishes-insights-pieces-looking-at-key-legal-and-regulatory-developments-for-2018-2019.aspx Webber Wentzel together with its alliance partner, Linklaters, recently published a Year in Review and Year to Come 2018/2019 insights piece. This publication highlights significant legal and regulatory developments that took place in South Africa during 2018, and expected changes for 2019. 2019-01-14T22:00:00Z 0032df17-bd4c-4ee4-beac-3e339c72d5a8 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/national-minimum-wage-update.aspx The National Assembly has recently passed three bills namely the National Minimum Wage Bill, the Basic Conditions of Employment Amendment Bill and the Labour Relations Amendment Bill. 2018-06-06T22:00:00Z 60356302-f938-41cd-9e23-2f6f39fed548 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/mining-employers-required-to-review-and-amend-mandatory-code-of-practice-on-exposure-to-airborne.aspx The Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for an Occupational Health Programme (Occupational Hygiene and Medical Surveillance) on Personal Exposure to Airborne Pollutants (the Guideline) was published in the Government Gazette on 06 April 2018 and is effective from 30 April 2018. 2018-04-17T22:00:00Z ea10e971-eadd-43ed-adb2-a39ad01c926d https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/enhanced-minimum-leave-and-benefits-for-working-parents-on-the-cards.aspx The Labour Laws Amendment Bill (Bill) was passed by the National Assembly in Parliament on 28 November 2017. 2017-12-04T22:00:00Z 51354d28-6607-4b58-a6af-cefffd762898 https://www.webberwentzel.com//News/Pages/amcu-skating-on-thin-ice.aspx In the case of KPMM Road and Earthworks (Pty) Ltd / Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) and Others, AMCU and its members employed at KPMM embarked upon protected strike action on 15 July 2016. 2017-09-27T22:00:00Z