Legal Updates: 1-5 June 2026

The Lexinfo Team
2 days ago
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This update includes a brief selection of highlights from our paid subscription-based comprehensive newsletters and the latest blog posts. View free sample copies of our newsletters at https://www.lexinfo.co.za/newsletters or contact us at alert@lexinfo.co.za for more information or a quotation.

This week we include recent cases, journal articles, media statements and a report.

The next edition will be published on Friday, 12 June 2026.

ATTORNEY ALERT: 1 JUNE 2026

A brief overview of highlights from our premium newsletter, covering all aspects of the law:

Constitutional Court cases

Labour Appeal Court case

Mondi South Africa (Pty) Ltd v National Bargaining Council for the Wood and Paper Sector and Others (DA25/24) [2026] ZALAC 20 (6 May 2026)

New Legislation

Special Appropriation (2025/2026 Financial Year) Act 7 of 2026 – GN7513 GG 54739 p1 25May2026

Parliamentary Bill

General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill 15 of 2026

Supreme Court of Appeal cases

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 1 JUNE 2026

The latest edition contains the following highlights:

Constitutional Court case

National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa and Others v Industrial Oleo Chemical Products (CCT 367/24) [2026] ZACC 22 (29 May 2026)

Labour Appeal Court case

Mondi South Africa (Pty) Ltd v National Bargaining Council for the Wood and Paper Sector and Others (DA25/24) [2026] ZALAC 20 (6 May 2026)

Labour Court cases

+ 2 more cases were included

Journal articles

Khumalo, Bongani. The abuse of sick leave and the employer’s right to establish the veracity of medical certificates in South Africa: Woolworths (Pty) Ltd v CCMA and Others (JA90/2022) [2024] ZALAC 29 (13 June 2024). – 2025 37(2) South African Mercantile Law Journal p228
Patel, Aadil et al. Cap vs comeback: The new battle over reinstatement rights. – 2026 (50) Voice of Local Government p30

INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 2 JUNE 2026

A brief selection of highlights from our specialised newsletter:

Cases

Financial Services Tribunal decisions

Media statements

Parliamentary Bill

General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill 15 of 2026

HEALTH LAW ALERT: 3 JUNE 2026

The latest edition referenced the following selected highlights:

Cases

Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee ruling

South African Private Ambulance Emergency Services Association (SAPAESA) v Medimed Medical Scheme (CMS 85000) (14 April 2026)

Government Gazette

National Health Act 61 of 2003; Draft Regulations Relating to Renal Dialysis. Comments invited within three months of this notice. – GN7538 GG 54758 p669 29May2026

Report

Public Protector of South Africa. Report no. 1 of 2026/2027. Investigation into Allegations of Undue Delay by the Gauteng Department of Infrastructure Development and the Gauteng Department of Health to Repair Structural Damage Caused by a Fire at the Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital. 22 May 2026

ENERGY LAW ALERT: 4 JUNE 2026

Highlights from this week's edition:

Cases

Media statements

National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Extension to submit comments on Transitional Generation Pricing and Vesting Contract Framework. 29 May 2026 – Consultation Paper | Media Statement | Government Gazette Notice
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). NERSA approves amendment to Eskom Negotiated Pricing Agreements. 29 May 2026
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). NERSA finalises processing of licensed electricity distributors’ tariffs for the 2026/27 financial year. 31 May 2026

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Date posted: 5 June 2026