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The Environmental Regulations for Workplaces, 1987 are on their way out. From September 2026, heat, cold, light, air, vibration and non-ionising radiation in your workplace will be governed by the Physical Agents Regulations, 2024, and the compliance model changes fundamentally.

The General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes amendments to the MPRDA aimed at combatting illegal mining, strengthening enforcement and significantly increasing penalties. Stakeholders have until 11 September 2026 to submit comments.

The Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill has been introduced in Parliament. The proposed amendments strengthen employer accountability, enhance enforcement and increase penalties, with public comments closing on 22 August 2026.

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published proposed amendments to South Africa's waste management licensing framework. The changes could significantly affect recyclers, hazardous waste operators, landfill owners and other waste management businesses.

Constitutional Court clarifies the interpretation of section 189A(7)(b)(ii) of the LRA, confirming when employees may approach the Labour Court following a failed facilitation process in a mass retrenchment.

Salary transparency, equal pay and proposed changes to recruitment and remuneration practices under South Africa’s Employment Equity framework.