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Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa, 3 Riley Road, Bedfordview (2026)

24/03/2026

24 March 2026

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

SUPREME COURT OF APPEAL DISMISSES PETITION FOR LEAVE TO APPEAL

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has dismissed NEASA and Sakeliga’s petition for leave to appeal an earlier judgement of the High Court. The High Court dismissed an application in August 2025 to interdict the implementation of the sectoral targets and accompanying regulations, gazetted by the Minister of Employment and Labour during April 2025.
The SCA did not provide any reasons for its ruling apart from stating that there are no reasonable prospects of success on appeal or any other compelling reasons why an appeal should be heard.
The Petition for Leave to Appeal relates to part A of a two-part application, which was argued before the High Court in August 2025. Part A was, in essence, a request to interdict the implementation of the Employment Equity regulations, which place a burden on employers to reach completely unachievable race-based workplace demographics by 2030. The interdict, if granted, was to operate pending the finalisation of part B of the application.
Part B is the main application and seeks to review and set aside the decision of the minister to gazette these regulations and the sectoral targets in the first place. The legal challenge is based on a number of procedural and constitutional irregularities committed by the minister. The matter will proceed in the normal course, but is being frustrated by the department due to its failure to comply with its legal obligation to produce the record pertaining to the minister’s decision.
NEASA and Sakeliga obtained a court order on 9 March compelling the minister to deliver the record within 10 court days, failing which she may be held in contempt of court.
NEASA and Sakeliga are currently obtaining legal advice on whether to appeal to the Constitutional Court in the normal course in relation to Part A of the matter.

16/03/2026

COIDA AMENDMENTS

Key changes employers need to know about
Amendments to the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) have been gazetted. These amendments relate to who is covered, how benefits are calculated, how compliance is enforced, and what is expected of employers when employees are injured or fall ill.

The definition of who qualifies for COIDA protection has been significantly broadened.

Categories also now covered:
• Domestic workers
• Fixed-term, part-time, and seasonal employees
Contractors or on-demand workers who are integrated into your operations or work under your direction in a manner similar to employees.
Employers are urged to review their workforce to identify any workers who may now fall within COIDA's scope. Ensure they are included in your Return of Earnings (ROE) submissions.
Changes have been made to how benefits are calculated and how employer assessment rates are determined. The maximum annual earnings threshold used to calculate employer contributions has been revised upward to R633 168 (from R597 328). The minimum annual assessment per company has also increased to R1 621.
COIDA's definition of an accident has been expanded to include:
• Injuries sustained during work-related training activities
• Injuries during travel to or from work where employer-provided transport is used.
Importantly, compensation remains payable even where the accident was caused by the serious and wilful misconduct of the employee, subject to prescribed conditions.
The amendments introduce stricter requirements around the reporting of workplace injuries and occupational diseases. Employers must ensure:
• Timely reporting of all workplace injuries and occupational diseases to the Compensation Fund
• Compliance with increased reliance on digital submissions for claims and notifications
• Proper payment of temporary disability benefits to injured employees.
The prescription period for lodging a claim with the Compensation Fund has been extended from 12 months to three years from the date of the accident.
• Compliance with increased reliance on digital submissions for claims and notifications
• Proper payment of temporary disability benefits to injured employees.
The prescription period for lodging a claim with the Compensation Fund has been extended from 12 months to three years from the date of the accident.
One of the most significant changes is the introduction of a formal rehabilitation and reintegration framework. COIDA now recognises clinical, vocational, and social rehabilitation - covering physical and psychological recovery, assistive devices, and structured support to return to work.
Employers are expected to participate in this process and may be required to implement return-to-work programmes for employees with work-related injuries or occupational diseases.
Organisations that support employee rehabilitation may qualify for assessment rebates from the Compensation Fund.
From 1 April 2026, further COIDA amendments will introduce an administrative penalty system, replacing certain criminal offences in the Act.

Penalties may be imposed where employers fail to report workplace accidents within the required timeframes, fail to provide information requested by the Compensation Fund, fail to pay the first three months of temporary disability compensation, make unlawful deductions from employees, or fail to keep proper earnings and employment records for five years.

Employers are therefore encouraged to review their COIDA reporting, record-keeping and injury management procedures.
SOURCE: NEASA

12/03/2026

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT REFUSES LEAVE TO APPEAL
The Constitutional Court, on 10 March 2026, dismissed NEASA’s and Sakeliga’s application for leave to appeal directly to the Constitutional Court.

The application to the Constitutional Court emanates from an earlier judgement by the High Court which dismissed an urgent application to interdict the implementation of the Employment Equity (EE) targets, pending the finalisation of a review of the decision by the Minister of Employment and Labour to gazette the EE targets.

Although the Constitutional Court dismissed the application for direct access, NEASA and Sakeliga will continue with the fight against these unlawful and unachievable targets. NEASA and Sakeliga are currently awaiting a ruling from the Supreme Court of Appeal on its petition to appeal the aforementioned judgement of the High Court and will also proceed with the main application in the High Court to review and set aside the decision of the Minister, which will be heard in due course.

02/03/2026

Safeguard investigation on corrosion-resistant steel

ITAC is also continuing its investigation into increased imports of corrosion-resistant flat-rolled steel products of a width of 600 mm or more and a thickness of 0.45 mm or more. The products under investigation fall under tariff subheadings 7210.61.40, 7210.61.90, 7210.49.40, 7210.49.50, 7210.49.90, 7225.92.45, 7225.92.55, and 7225.92.90.

The Commission made a preliminary finding that imports sharply increased and are linked to serious injury experienced by the SACU industry. However, provisional safeguard duties will not be imposed at this stage while the investigation proceeds.

A public interest hearing has been scheduled for 19 March 2026, where stakeholders may present their views on the broader economic impact of possible safeguard measures.

Need help preparing a response or the public hearing? Contact us at info@xagta.com.

02/03/2026

Requested extension safeguard on threaded fasteners

ITAC has initiated an investigation into the possible extension of safeguard measures on imports of threaded fasteners of iron or steel, including bolt ends, screw studs, screw studding and other hexagon nuts (excluding stainless steel fasteners and those identifiable for aircraft use).

The products under investigation are classifiable under tariff subheadings 7318.15.41, 7318.15.42, and 7318.16.30.

The application was submitted by the South African Fasteners Manufacturers’ Association on behalf of the SACU industry. Evidence submitted indicates that although the industry has undertaken adjustment efforts under existing safeguard protection, the expiry of the measure may result in renewed injury through declining production, sales and market share.

Safeguard duties are by the nature, meant to be temporary, so extending them is unusual. The moment we retain the duties for more than three years South Africa owes our affected trading partners compensation for breaching our WTO commitments. This usually takes the form of opening other product markets into South Africa for those partners to an equivalent value. If we refuse to do this, those partners can retaliate and impose duties on South African exports to an equivalent value.

Interested parties have until 18 March 2026 to submit comments.

25/02/2026

Rise and shine - Save the day for the HDGASA Annual Gof Day

23/02/2026

COSATU Protest Action 26 February 2026

Introduction

Management may be aware, from media reports, that the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), intends calling workers to support a socio-economic protest action on Thursday, 26 February 2026.

Protest Action and the Labour Relations Act

The Labour Relations Act (LRA) permits registered trade unions or federations such as COSATU to undertake protected protest action to promote the social and economic interests of workers provided that they observe the procedural requirements contained in Section 77 (1) (b) of the LRA 66 of 1995, as amended.

This application was duly considered by NEDLAC and the NEDLAC Section 77 Standing Committee has determined the notice to be compliant with the administrative requirements of the LRA. COSATU can therefore go on protest action based on their notice submitted on NEDLAC, procedurally, they have met the requirements.

Consequently, any employees participating in any action on 26th February 2026 will be protected by the normal rules regarding protected strike-action, namely: no-work-no-pay and no disciplinary action.

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Management Guidelines on Possible Absenteeism on Thursday, 26 February 2026

SEIFSA recommends that management adopt the following course of action in dealing with any stay-away from work on the 26th February:

- Inform all workers that any absences related to the protest action will be
treated on the following basis:

• no work, no pay;
• no disciplinary action for participation in the protest action but excluding any misconduct during the protest;
• a shift for leave-pay and leave-enhancement pay qualification purposes will be lost in respect of the day’s absence; and
• any overtime worked during the course of the week will be paid at ordinary rates to make up for the lost ordinary working hours from Thursday, 26th February 2026.

19/02/2026

SEIFSA REPORT FLAGS MATERIAL RISKS FACING METALS AND ENGINEERING SECTOR IN 2026

Johannesburg, February 19 2026 – The South African Metals & Engineering Sector faces a difficult 2026, according to the SEIFSA State of the Metals and Engineering Sector Report 2026, which the Steel and Engineering Industries Federation of Southern Africa (SEIFSA) released today.

The report assesses the state of the Metals and Engineering (M&E) sector as it confronts a range of risks, including escalating electricity prices, deteriorating municipal services and intensifying geopolitical pressures.

“Overall, we are emerging from a multi-decade downturn reflected across production, employment and capacity utilisation indicators. The 2025 data reaffirms this trajectory,” says SEIFSA Chief Executive Officer, Tafadzwa Chibanguza.

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According to the latest full-year estimates for 2025, the sector’s production declined by 1.6% (after a 1.4% decrease in 2024), while there was a 0.43% decrease in employment, indicating continued employment contraction in the sector. The sector’s contribution to GDP remains approximately 5%, underscoring its systemic importance to the domestic economy.
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“A number of material risks will shape the sector’s outlook in the coming year, and they require close monitoring,” warns Chibanguza.

The main risks to the 2026 outlook are as follows:
• While electricity supply has stabilised and load-shedding has largely abated, escalating electricity tariffs have emerged as the dominant cost risk.
• Finalisation and operationalisation of the public procurement framework is critical to unlocking infrastructure-led demand.
• Reform activity in energy and logistics is beginning to yield measurable improvements; however, this progress has not yet translated into sustained order book depth for firms in the sector.
• Municipal service delivery is deteriorating, forcing companies to carry the cost of these services themselves.
• Geopolitical pressure is intensifying as industrial policy becomes the global norm. Heightened industrial policy in major economies, particularly the United States and Europe, raises the risk of trade friction and contagion effects across global value chains.
• As public-private partnerships (PPPs) gain momentum, there is a risk that projects may prioritise financial efficiency without sufficiently strengthening domestic productive capacity.One of the biggest challenges is the lack of demand.

“Looking ahead and defining the problem, a central structural constraint remains insufficient demand in the economy. The production capacity exists, but the weak economic environment means that there is no demand.”

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“We are operating in a structurally punitive environment for two principal reasons. Globally, countries are turning inward through aggressive tariff and non-tariff measures, constraining export potential. Domestically, fiscal headroom has narrowed significantly, limiting the scale of state-led infrastructure expansion,” says Chibanguza.
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Visible green shoots in the economy include South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force greylist in October 2025, early gains from energy and logistics reforms, a flattening yield curve, and an upgrade from S&P Global Ratings in November 2025 — the first in nearly two decades.

“There are definitely greenshoots, and ideally we should capitalise on these greenshots. But the development state has run out of fiscal runway,” says Chibanguza.

This aligns with recent International Monetary Fund assessments cautioning that public debt levels remain elevated and fiscal consolidation pressures persist.

The solution lies in structured public-private partnerships that distribute risk, pool expertise and mobilise private capital. The state does not currently have sufficient fiscal space to drive large-scale infrastructure-led reindustrialisation alone. However, the risk profile of infrastructure projects remains elevated. The Credit Guarantee Vehicle developed by National Treasury is therefore a critical instrument in improving project bankability and crowding in private investment.

In addition, unsolicited bids from private sector participants with localised infrastructure solutions may further accelerate implementation, provided that governance and competitive neutrality principles are preserved.

27/01/2026

HDGASA and SAMCRA collaborate on steel roof sheeting to ensure safety and quality
Although steel roofing has long been a primary construction material in industry, it is becoming increasingly popular in both the commercial and residential spaces. However, many end-users - and even members of the industrial value chain - are not fully aware of the different steel thicknesses, or of metallic and organic protective coatings. This increases the risk of substitution with inferior products, especially in the price-sensitive lower end of the market.
This is why Dennis White, head of the Southern African Metal Cladding and Roofing Association (SAMCRA) and the Hot Dip Galvanizing Association of South Africa (HDGASA) are lobbying for the new South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) standard - developed specifically for self-supporting metal cladding, including metal tiles - to be elevated from best-practice to mandatory status, as part of the soon-to-be revised National Building Regulations. This will make the standard a legal requirement.
Old technology, contemporary challenges
Corrugated galvanized steel roofing dates back to the Victorian era, when the sheets were hand- dipped to produce a very thick coating of approximately 79 microns. Today, the steel is pre-galvanized, with coatings ranging from 4 to around 19 microns thick, and often augmented by organic or painted coatings of varying quality and thickness.
Contemporary challenges include draining from photovoltaic (PV) panels or inert surfaces onto a galvanized surface. This produces an accelerated corrosion effect known as drip spot corrosion. Within 18 months of placing PV panels on to an existing galvanized roof, rust spots appear. SAMCRA and the South African Photovoltaic Association are now writing a joint code of practice to deal with this.
Another revolves around preventative maintenance: “If there is proper preventative maintenance, a roof will virtually last forever. However, if there is only reactive maintenance after a leak, it is too late. That can be a very costly,” White observes.
In South Africa, one of the biggest concerns is the thickness of both the steel core and coating on hot dip galvanized steel sheeting typically used for informal, sub-economic housing: “Currently, material sold into this sector by unscrupulous dealers is 0.18mm thick, with a 4 micron galvanised coating - compared with the 0.46mm thickness and 14 micron coating deemed to satisfy the National Building Regulations. People are being cheated in terms of what they are purchasing.”
Safety and quality concerns
“Now, the quality of the product has reduced to a point where it is no longer safe. There is a mandatory national standard that specifies the forces sheeting has to withstand - but this is ignored by these unscrupulous dealers,” White warns.
He explains that a rudimentary structure or shack typically consists of a couple of blue gum poles to form a skeleton. The steel sheeting is the so-called weatherproof skin on the outside. The contents of shack are often made up of synthetic fabrics - such as bedding - which burns very quickly at high temperatures. A fire burns through this very thin metal and jumps from one shack to the next. This is a crucial safety issue.
“That is why we want this new standard to be converted to a mandatory specification, which will make it illegal to sell sub-standard steel sheeting. The committee that is working with this has determined a minimum thickness for the steel core because, when it comes to metal cladding, the strength of the product - that is, its ability to span between two supports - is related to the thickness of the steel core, whereas the thickness of the coating provides the durability of the product.”
‘Steely’ collaboration
“Collaboration between organisations such as SAMCRA and the HDGASA is crucially important. Not only do we contribute to the development of these critical quality standards, but we also help the greater steel supply chain - and industry as a whole - to understand the very real problems arising from poor quality and non-compliance.
It comes down to two pools of knowledge focused on one particular area: the safety and quality. As such, we are a network of specialists and industry associations, staffed by dedicated technical experts, working in close collaboration to keep this ship afloat and on a steady course,” White concludes.

27/01/2026

LPG terminal deal for Port of Durban
THE Transnet National Ports Authority has concluded a 25-year concession agreement with WASAA CEF SOC Ltd for the development of a new liquefied petroleum gas terminal at Durban’s Island View Precinct, representing a R1.4 billion investment in South Africa’s energy infrastructure.
The Island View facility, designated as LOT 100 Terminal, will provide 50,000 cubic metres of LPG storage and handling capacity. Once operational in 2027, the terminal will dispatch up to 800 cubic metres per hour of heated LPG for industrial and residential markets across South Africa and the SADC region.
The R1.4 billion Lot 100 LPG Terminal project in the Port of Durban's Island View precinct is set to become South Africa’s largest Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage and handling facility, operated by Wasaa Gasses (a black woman-owned company) in partnership with the Central Energy Fund (CEF). Scheduled for completion by 2027, the terminal aims to bolster energy security, facilitate clean cooking, and support industrial needs.
• Location & Scope: Situated in the Island View Precinct of the Port of Durban, focusing on 50,000 m³ of LPG storage capacity.
• Operator: Wasaa Gasses was awarded a 25-year terminal operator agreement by Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA).
• Capacity & Features: The terminal is designed to dispatch up to 800 m³ per hour of heated LPG mix and includes an integrated piping and valve network for flexible product transfer.
• Strategic Importance: This project is part of a broader initiative to establish Durban as a major gas hub, alleviating electricity pressure through thermal heating applications and supporting industrial, commercial, and residential markets.
• Timeline: The agreement was signed in December 2025, with operations expected to commence in the last quarter of 2027.
The development aligns with South Africa’s increasing demand for LPG and cleaner energy alternatives.

14/01/2026

The HDGASA is a lighthouse: illuminating the path with knowledge and training for galvanised steel fabrication, says associate member Rand York

The Hot Dip Galvanizers Association Southern Africa (the HDGASA) serves as a lighthouse, guiding stakeholders through the complexities of steel fabrication, and corrosion protection in South Africa, according to Justin Corbett, Joint CEO of Rand York Castings.
A proud HDGASA associate member and a shining example of South African export success, Rand York Castings - a family business established over 40 years ago - specialises in hot dip galvanized steel substrates and fabrications. The company supplies high-quality products to global markets in mining, civil construction, geotechnical engineering, and, more recently, agriculture.
“Today, quality is assumed, but as a nation, South Africans often lack a deeply ingrained quality ethic,” Corbett explains. Many companies aim to beneficiate steel for international markets, and partnering with the HDGASA provides essential guidance, protection, and expertise on corrosion control and quality specifications.”
Leading by example in global projects
Rand York’s four decades of excellence are evident in its contributions to iconic structures worldwide: the refurbished Sydney Harbour Bridge, the London Bridge, the roof of the BC Place Vancouver stadium (hosted of the FIFA Women’s World Cup) and innovative avalanche protection walls in Iceland.
“We have done extensive work in Iceland. We supplied steel facing with an integrated basket made from 10 and 12mm wire to create an extraordinary, mechanically stabilised wall to counter a once-in-a-100-years avalanche. Just six months later, that avalanche arrived and it did exactly what it had to,” Corbett explains.
The company excels in high tensile, niche products crafted from premium materials. Corbett says that no other local firm exports more galvanized sections than Rand York:
“We use specialised steel grades with high tensile strength, excellent elongation, and chemical profiles optimised for hot dip galvanizing. Several bespoke sections are rolled exclusively for us, followed by in-house fabrication, including cutting, punching, bending, and welding.”
Rand York is South Africa’s leading supplier of hollow drill steel, collaborating closely with global mining original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Its mining portfolio also includes steel shouldered pipe couplings for underground water and air reticulation, and through its Technobolt division, the company supplies rock anchors and bolts for roof support. Ground stabilisation in the civil engineering space is also an important business for Rand York.
“A prime local example is the ongoing upgrade of the EB Cloete interchange on the N3 Durban outskirts, where we have supplied thousands of ground anchors,” he advises.
Exporting to 65 countries across all continents, Rand York provides steel profiles for mechanically stabilised walls - the most prevalent civil engineering design in modern history. Locally, these can be recognised by their interlocking panels at the Marlborough interchange and many other Gautrain locations. The company maintains a strong partnership with GeoQuest, global experts in such systems, where hot dip galvanizing is essential for permanent structures with design lives exceeding 50 years.
In agriculture, Rand York supplies hot-rolled steel sections, fabricated and galvanized for greenhouses, meeting the sector’s growing demand for durable solutions.
Rand York’s galvanizing is handled by long-term partner Transvaal Galvanisers, fostering a decades-long collaboration built on trust and precision.
Corrosion control expertise
Corrosion protection is at the heart of Rand York’s operations. The company offers a comprehensive range of solutions, including hot dip galvanizing, duplex coatings (such as epoxy), bitumen coating and Denso wrapping. “Hot dip galvanizing represents 80% of our corrosion protection work,” says Divisional Manager Kingsley Corbett. “We are frequently consulted by OEM clients on project-specific requirements to comply with global specifications, especially in highly corrosive environments.”
The HDGASA: a beacon of support
The HDGASA plays a crucial role in Rand York’s success, providing up-to-date insights on international standards from Canada, Australia, Japan, and beyond. “They are attuned to every nuance and variation in specifications, which has been invaluable for our overseas and domestic clients,” Justin Corbett emphasises.
Training is another key benefit. Kingsley Corbett, a qualified Level 2 Galvanizing Inspector through HDGASA programmes, advises on standards and clarifies distinctions between aesthetics and functionality. “Specifications might permit a small black or uncoated spot, but confusion often arises - HDGASA training demystifies this,” he says.

Over 30 shopfloor staff have completed Level 1 training, empowering them to identify potential issues early and ensure product integrity.
The HDGASA’s objective third-party mediation has also proven vital. In one instance, a shipment exposed to high humidity during transit developed white rust, risking rejection. HDGASA experts Robin Clarke and Anthony Botha diagnosed the cause and outlined simple rectifying steps, salvaging the consignment.
“In essence, the HDGASA has been pivotal to our business: a true lighthouse offering trusted knowledge, advice, and training,” Justin Corbett concludes.

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