Legal Updates: 13 to 17 April 2026
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This week we reference Government Gazette notices, a draft policy, a report and commentary on various topical matters.
The next edition will be published on Friday, 24 April 2026.
ATTORNEY ALERT: 13 APRIL 2026 |
A brief overview of highlights from our premium newsletter, covering all aspects of the law:
Constitutional Court cases
Black Sash Trust and Another v Minister of Social Development and Others (CCT48/17) [2026] ZACC 12 (8 April 2026) [Repayment of unlawful social grants tender profits]
Systems Applications Consultants (Pty) Ltd t/a Securinfo v SAP SE and Another (CCT101/24) [2026] ZACC 13 (8 April 2026) [Judicial impartiality in bias appeal]
Draft Policy
Government Gazette notices
Animal Diseases Act 35 of 1984. Draft Routine Vaccination Scheme for Foot and Mouth Disease. – GN7361 GG 54476 p3 10Apr2026
Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005. Draft Regulations and Explanatory Memorandum on Rapid Employment of Electronic Communications Networks and Facilities, 2026. – GN7364 GG 54484 p 3 10Apr2026
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa. Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcasting Regulations, 2026. – GenN3878 GG 54474 p3 9Apr2026
+3 more notices were referenced
Supreme Court of Appeal cases
Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd v Botha and Others (1332/2024) [2026] ZASCA 48 (9 April 2026) [Whether Eskom qualifies as organ of state under Institution of Legal Proceedings against Certain Organs of State Act 40 of 2002, s 1(1)(c) and s 1(1)(g)]
Glencore Operations SA (Pty) Ltd and Others v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service and Another (406/2024) [2026] ZASCA 47 (9 April 2026) [Diesel fuel levy refund under Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964, s 75(1A)]
Hartmann and Others v Hacker NO and Others (1543/2024) [2026] ZASCA 46 (8 April 2026) [Distribution of trust assets]
Koopman v Minister of Police (963/2022) [2026] ZASCA 45 (7 April 2026) [Applicability of Uniform Rule 49(13) to full Court appeals – Indigent appellant released from security obligation]
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 13 APRIL 2026 |
The latest edition contains the following highlights:
High Court case
Labour Court cases
Independent Electoral Commission v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR1446/22) [2026] ZALCJHB 85 (16 March 2026) [Jurisdiction of CCMA to arbitrate unfair labour practice dispute in constitutional body]
Minister of Police and Others v Safety and Security Sectoral Bargaining Council (SSSBC) and Others (J1081/23) [2026] ZALCJHB 62 (5 March 2026) [Dismissal of police officials for alleged misconduct in handling suspected stolen cattle]
+3 more cases were referenced
Parliamentary Bill
INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 14 APRIL 2026 |
A brief selection of highlights from our specialised newsletter:
Cases
Draft Policy
Department: National Treasury. National Consumer Financial Education: Draft Policy, 2026 – Draft Policy | Media Statement
Financial Services Tribunal decision
Pension Funds Adjudicator determination
HEALTH LAW ALERT: 15 APRIL 2026 |
This week, our specialised Alert service referenced the following selected highlights:
Cases
Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee rulings
Government Gazette
Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 78 of 1973: Removal from register controlled mines and controlled works: Eedeswold Quarry. – GN7358 GG 54470 p21 10Apr2026
Internet article
Preller, Bertus. When faith meets the scalpel: How the Western Cape High Court stepped in to save a six-year-old’s life — (Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital v MD and Another (2026/049305) [2026] ZAWCHC 150 (27 March 2026). – 2026 Mar 30 Family Laws South Africa
Media comment
Jacobs, Yasmine. Pretoria midwife guilty of baby’s death, assault and fraud in damning court ruling. – 2026 Apr 9 IOL News
Parliamentary Bill
Report
ENERGY LAW ALERT: 10 AND 16 APRIL 2026 |
Highlights from last week's edition:
Binding Private Ruling
Case
Government Gazettes
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995: National Bargaining Council for the Electrical Industry of South Africa: Extension of Main Collective Amending Agreement to non-parties. – RGN7322 GG 54426 p5 30Mar2026
National Energy Regulator Act 40 of 2004: Notice of NERSA’s public hearing on the electricity tariff applications for Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Msunduzi Local Municipality and Madibeng Municipality for purposes of redetermining the 2024/25 financial year tariffs of the respective municipalities. – GN7324 GG 54428 p3 30Mar2026
Parliamentary Bill
Report
Some highlights from yesterday's edition:
Cases
Government Gazettes
Electricity Act 41 of 1987: Levy of 0.15699 cents per kWh, in respect of electricity generated for supply by licensed generators for the previous calendar year period (i.e., 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026), shall be payable to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) for the period 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027 by the license holders concerned. – GN7354 GG 54470 p13 10Apr2026
National Energy Act 34 of 2008: Draft Regulations on the Mandatory Provision of Energy Data. Comments invited within 60 days of publication. – GenN3876 GG 54470 p24 10Apr2026
National Energy Regulator Act 40 of 2004: Notice of NERSA’s publication and public hearing on the electricity tariff for City Power (SOC) Ltd for purposes of redetermining the 2024/25 Financial Year tariffs. – GN7365 GG 54486 p3 10Apr2026
+more were included
Regulator decision
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Date posted: 17 April 2026
