Publications

Solar PV in South Africa has grown immensely over a short period of time. Energy expert Anton Eberhard looked at data released by Eskom that supports that SA’s rooftop solar PV capacity has increased...

How viable is hydrogen as an energy source? Does it really have the potential to alleviate SA’s energy woes?South Africa’s energy crisis has created opportunities for innovation, especially given...

1) Tell us a bit about yourself My name is Bridgett Majola, a lawyer, Director, Head of Projects & Infrastructure and Banking & Finance Practice at CMS South Africa, in Johannesburg. I love CrossFit and...

There are few, if any, sectors or industries in which women have not struggled to convince colleagues and clients, bosses and managers that they are up not only to the job at hand, but that they are able...

On 4 December 1996, The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa was approved by the Constitutional Court before coming into effect in February 1997. Widely considered one of the most progressive...

As load-shedding continues to plague SA, costing the economy billions of rand a day, the net has been cast far and wide for potential solutions to the country’s energy crisis. One possible solution...

This funding method can help move forward SA’s just energy transition goals.  As the world grapples with the urgent need to reduce carbon emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change, green...

This energy source is one of the most promising potential solutions to SA’s electricity crisis.  In recognition of the global proliferation of sustainable energy, and considering COP27 and SA’s international...

Hydrogen offers economic and environmental benefits but there are safety concerns and infrastructure challenges The world is searching for sustainable, efficient and reliable green energy sources due...

In this opinion article, international law firm CMS Africa infrastructure and projects senior consultant Gavin Noeth interrogates the recent climate debt guarantee deal offered to South Africa by wealthy...

What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team

It’s no surprise that SA’s energy crisis has become top-of-mind for both consumers and businesses as the rate and magnitude of load-shedding have increased over the past few years. The country’s...