Legal Updates: 16 October 2026
Legal Sector Code Remitted | Constitutional Court Pension-Rights Ruling | Draft Animal Identification Regulations | And more
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12 October 2026
The weekly Attorney Alert, covers all areas of South African law. Here is a brief selection from the latest edition:
Salungano Group Ltd v Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others; Ndalamo Coal (Pty) Ltd v Mashwayi Projects (Pty) Ltd and Others (CCT 37/25; CCT 38/25) [2026] ZACC 38 (7 October 2026) [ConCourt rules post-commencement creditors cannot vote on business rescue plans] (Constitutional Court Case)
Animal Improvement Act 62 of 1998: Draft regulations relating to identification of animals. Comments invited within 90 days of publication. – RGN7993 GG 55507 p3 6Oct2026 (Draft Regulations)
Deneys Reitz t/a Deneys and Others v Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition and Others; Solidarity Trade Union v Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition and Others (2024/149523; 2025/033365; 2024/149523) [2026] ZAGPPHC (7 October 2026) [Court sends Legal Sector Code back to minister for reconsideration] (High Court Case)
✔ Plus references to more judgments, journal articles and many more legal resources.
12 October 2026
The weekly Employment & Labour Law Alert ensures that you stay up to date with the latest legal developments in areas such as dismissals, retrenchments, strikes, unfair labour practices, workplace disputes, and regulatory changes. It provides curated updates from key sources, as illustrated by this selection from Monday's edition:
Manamela, M.E. Safeguarding collective bargaining in South Africa in the absence of a duty to bargain. – 2026 143(3) South African Law Journal p539 (Journal Article)
Nkonyane v Mpumalanga Department of Education and Others (A2025/178960) [2026] ZALAC 44 (22 September 2026) [LAC overturns reinstatement of educator dismissed for sexual misconduct against learners] (Labour Appeal Court Case)
Mphotozi v Hoopenberg Berries (Pty) Ltd (2026/020540) [2026] ZALCCT 174 (6 October 2026) [Employee retrenched on return from maternity leave awarded maximum compensation after employer bypassed consultation process] (Labour Court Case)
✔ Plus more cases, Government Gazettes, media comments, law firm and journal articles are available in the full edition.
13 October 2026
The Insurance Law Alert covers key legal developments in areas such as medical schemes, pension and provident funds, financial advisers and intermediaries, and various types of insurance. Highlights from the latest edition include:
GD v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (CCT 60/25) [2026] ZACC 39 (9 October 2026) [Constitutional Court strikes down pension-interest exclusion in divorce redistribution claims] (Constitutional Court Case)
Alec Levin Insurance and Investment Brokers (Pty) Ltd v Van den Berg and Others (2026/066171) [2026] ZAFSHC 455 (5 October 2026) [Restraint unenforceable where insurer failed to prove client solicitation] (High Court Case)
Bryte Insurance Company Ltd v Oelofse and Another NNO (1783/2025) [2026] ZANWHC 264 (2 October 2026) [Short-term insurance dispute over premiums and indemnity claims proceeds to trial] (High Court Case)
Mthethwa, Nomathamsanqa. Understanding the motivations behind life insurance fraud in South Africa: A theoretical exploration. 12 June 2026 (Preprint Publication). View here. (Paper)
✔ Plus more case summaries of Financial Services Tribunal decisions, cases and references to recent commentary.
14 October 2026
Our most recent Health Law Alert included the following highlights:
Fedhealth Medical Scheme v D (CMS 87491) (9 September 2026) [Fedhealth appeal fails over undisclosed emergency surgery co-payments] (Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee Ruling)
CB v Zinn (1724/2021) [2026] ZAWCHC 581 (7 October 2026) [Failure to provide detailed discharge instructions insufficient to establish liability] (High Court Case)
Department of Health: KwaZulu-Natal v Dladla and Others (DA12/2017) [2026] ZALAC 43 (29 September 2026) [Rural allowance linked to professional registration, not occupational rank] (Labour Appeal Court Case)
✔ Additional topics covered in this edition include food law, public health, health services, standards and many more.
15 October 2026
The latest Energy, Mining and Engineering Law Alert featured content on legal developments relating to electricity, mining and petroleum products. Highlights include:
Compensation for Occupational Diseases in Controlled Mines and Controlled Works Bill, 2025 – Full Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 23 September 2026 (Cabinet Statement)
Jegels v Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality and Another (2025/249491) [2026] ZAECELLC 32 (6 October 2026) [Court sets aside electricity disconnection for failure to give proper notice] (Case)
Electricity Regulations Act 4 of 2006. Determination under section 34: Energy Storage and Gas New Generation Capacity Determination. – GN8021 GG 55543 p3 14Oct2026 (Government Gazette)
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Date posted: 16 October 2026
