In 2020, the 2017 Regulations issued under and in terms of the Preferential Procurement Policy Framework Act 5 of 2000 (the PPPFA) were set aside by the Supreme Court of Appeal. That decision was taken in on appeal to the Constitutional Court by the Minister of Finance. On 16 February 2022, the Constitutional Court dismissed the appeal.

Rona Evans has always been drawn to a challenge. For the Cox Yeats partner, something is compelling about taking a complex problem apart, understanding how each element fits together and identifying exactly where things have gone wrong.

If you had asked Slindokuhle Ngwenya, while she was growing up in uMnambithi, formerly Ladysmith, what career she expected to pursue, law would not have featured prominently on the list. Today, Ngwenya is a partner in Cox Yeats’ Maritime, Insurance and International Trade Law Practice, advising insurers, cargo owners, logistics companies and shipowners on complex disputes linked to shipping, insurance and international trade.

Disputes frequently arise over when the three-year prescription period under the Prescription Act 68 of 1969 begins to run. Does it start when the homeowner first observes cracks? When an engineer confirms the defects are structural? Or only once the builder has failed or refused to carry out repairs?

Public procurement remains one of the most significant opportunities for South African businesses, yet it is also one of the areas of greatest uncertainty. Government departments regularly spend billions of rand procuring goods and services from the private sector, but when procurement processes are later found to be unlawful, contractors often find themselves caught in the crossfire.

Cox Yeats is proud to announce that the firm has been shortlisted in three categories at the 2026 African Legal Awards, recognising the firm’s expertise and the outstanding work delivered by its legal professionals. The firm has been shortlisted for: ■ Litigation & Dispute Resolution Team of the Year ■ Restructuring Team of the Year ■ Partner of the Year, Southern Africa – Gareth Cremen

Residents across South Africa face chronic infrastructure failures. Flooding, exposed sewer lines, collapsing riverbanks and stormwater mismanagement are increasingly common. When residents approach their local municipality for help and are met with nothing more than buck passing between government departments, what can they do? Can they obtain a court order compelling the state to act? And if so, which state entity is responsible?

Recent court decisions in the construction and engineering sector have reinforced the importance of properly identifying individuals responsible for unlawful conduct before seeking an interdict. Broad allegations against undefined groups may weaken urgent court applications and prevent relief from being granted.

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