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Peter Barnard, a partner at Cox Yeats. Projects often run into delays. A common question that arises is whether consultants/professionalscan claim additional fees due to the period of delay. Often, consultants agree to a value-based fee, meaning that the amounts they can charge are linked to the overall value of the work. In circumstances of delay, consultants often feel that they are automatically entitled to revert to and claim time-based fees. This is not always the c

By Peter Barnard, Partner, and Harshita Kapoor, Associate, Cox Yeats The Fourth Edition of the General Conditions of Contract for Construction Works (GCC 2025) marks a significant evolution in South Africa’s standard form construction contracts. Building on the 2015 edition, it introduces a stronger focus on good faith, collaboration, and clear communication, echoing the NEC’s “spirit of mutual co-operation.” The revisions are designed to promote fairness, transparency, an

KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has earned the title of being South Africa’s most dangerous province for cash in-transit robberies, which the statistics confirm. But it’s the images that stay burned in our minds – the burnt-out vans, bullet-riddled cars, and the terrified motorists ducking for cover on our highways. These are not victimless crimes. Each heist plays out like a battlefield scene, putting ordinary citizens in the line of fire.

Operation Vulindlela was introduced by the South African Government to remove structural barriers that have long hindered inclusive and sustainable economic growth. Since its inception, the initiative has focused on accelerating reforms in key sectors such as energy, transport, and water.

Projects often run into delays. A common question that arises is whether consultants/ professionals can claim additional fees due to the period of delay. Often, consultants agree to a value-based fee, meaning that the amounts they can charge are linked to the overall value of the work. In circumstances of delay, consultants often feel that they are automatically entitled to revert to and claim time-based fees. This is not always the case.

On 16 August 2025, National Treasury published the 2025 Draft Taxation Laws Amendment Bill,which proposes to revise the rules applicable to preference shares. Comment on the draft legislation must be made by 12 September 2025. If the draft is brought into effect, it will becomeapplicable from 1 January 2026.

he legal and financial environment in South Africa is evolving, and so too is the role of trusts. Once considered a clever tool for estate planning and tax efficiency, trusts that are no longer active have become costly liabilities. For trustees and financial advisors, the message is clear: if a trust is no longer serving a purpose, it’s time to close it.

We see more and more critical infrastructure failures and deterioration, both within local and metropolitan Municipalities. Raw sewerage in the streets is a common sight, potholes prevail, and stormwater drainage fails repeatedly. It is commonplace that despite residents paying rates and making multiple complaints to authorities, the situation does not improve.

ARE WE HEADING TOWARDS AN UNINSURABLE MARKET?IMPACT OF THE LA WILDFIRES ON THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY - Cox Yeats

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