South Africa: Energy Law

The Constitutional right to basic services is an issue of fundamental importance in South Africa yet many citizens across the country still lack access and have been unlawfully deprived or dispossessed...

The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) (established by the CBAM Regulations) is a tool designed to place a carbon price on in-scope goods and precursors originating from a third country under Article 2 of the CBAM Regulations.

The DMPR has recently published guidelines for the implementation of mandatory COPs on road and rail safety management, change management, and fire prevention, as well as a guidance note on the prevention and management of NCDs and mental health disorders in the mining industry.

The stakes are high, and the benefits could be transformative. A strategic and sustainable approach to developing these resources could attract billions of dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI), catalysing infrastructure development, creating thousands of jobs (primary, secondary and tertiary), and fostering lasting socio-economic upliftment.

On 1 January 2025, the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act 38 of 2024 (ERAA) came into effect, following extensive stakeholder engagement and multiple draft iterations. The ERAA aims to usher the South African electricity sector into an era of change, continuing the shift from Eskom's historically vertically integrated monopoly to the establishment of the Transmission System Operator SOC Limited (TSO) and the introduction of an open-market platform that enables the competitive trading...

The African mining sector is at an exciting juncture in 2025. Three macro trends are converging simultaneously within the industry, creating opportunities for mining operators, African governments, and communities alike.

South Africa's renewable energy sector is booming, attracting significant investment from international companies.

1 May 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 ("MPRDA"), coming into force. The MPRDA has been transformational in many aspects...

South Africa is renowned for its well-established mining industry. The mining regulatory framework has advanced over the years and is governed by various pieces of legislation and regulations.