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More newsThe Preservation and Development of Agricultural Land Bill: Where to next?
For decades, the primary piece of legislation influencing agricultural land development has been the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act 70 of 1970 (Act). The Act was repealed by the Subdivision of Agricultural Land Act Repeal Act 64 of 1998 (Repeal Act), however, more than 25 years later, the Repeal Act is yet to have come into full effect, and we remain primarily bound to the provisions of the Act. The aim of the Act is to prevent the fragmentation of agricultural land for the preservation of sustainable and economically viable farming activities by imposing regulations and procedures for the subdivision, control and development of such land.
Transnet’s final Network Statement published – Privatisation of the rail network will soon be a reality
The finalisation of Transnet’s Network Statement (Network Statement) marks a pivotal moment in the reform of South Africa’s rail sector, signalling that access to the rail network by private train operator companies (TOCs) will soon be areality.
Setting aside a public procurement decision on the grounds that the award exceeded the available budget
On 27 December 2024, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) delivered a judgment in Zeal Health Innovations (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Defence and Military Veterans and Another ZASCA 183, that adds to the body of public procurement law jurisprudence. This particular judgment is of interest due to the grounds of review that were raised and, to a lesser extent, the court’s treatment of the services rendered by the service provider.