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.

Unfair dismissal continues to be one of the most prevalent and costly challenges facing South African employers under labour law. While South African labour law has always required both a valid reason and a fair procedure for dismissals, the 2025 Code of Good Practice: Dismissal refines and clarifies these requirements. It introduces a more flexible, context-sensitive approach, while still holding employers to the principle that dismissal must be both substantively and proced