South Africa, Feb. 10 -- It appears as though these shifts are converging in 2026, creating both pressure points and significant opportunities for industries that sit at the centre of the country's development ambitions.

Across these sectors, one theme is consistent: regulatory clarity, credible compliance pathways and early legal foresight will determine which projects move ahead and which fall behind. The legal landscape is shifting, and those who understand the direction of travel will be best positioned to steer the future rather than react to it.

Below, we outline the mega-trends, macro-trends and micro-trends that we believe will guide the sector in the years ahead.

Mega trends: Structural shifts that will set the pace

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