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South Africa: Draft public procurement regulations met with criticism and constitutional uncertainty

South Africa’s draft procurement regulations aim to modernise the system, balance autonomy, and improve dispute resolution.

South Africa: Draft public procurement regulations met with criticism and constitutional uncertainty

29 Jul 2026

7 min read

Claire Tucker and Busisiwe Nhlapo

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Claire Tucker and Busisiwe Nhlapo

Claire Tucker and Busisiwe Nhlapo

Claire Tucker is Head of Public Law and Regulatory; and Busisiwe Nhlapo is Partner at Bowmans South Africa. Bowmans is a global law firm headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. Staffed by over 650 lawyers, it comprises nine offices in six African countries: South Africa, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, Mauritius, and Kenya.