Legal Updates: 18 September 2026
Commentary on outer space settlements, AI use in legal practice | SCA restitution of land decision | CC decision on traditional leadership | And more
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14 September 2026
The weekly Attorney Alert, covers all areas of South African law. Here is a brief selection from the latest edition:
uMndeni weNkosi of iNkosi Luthuli and Another v Executive Council: KwaZulu-Natal and Others (Tshwane Society of Advocates as Amicus Curiae) (CCT 116/25) [2026] ZACC 35 (11 September 2026) [Constitutional Court overturns invalidity ruling on traditional leadership inquiry provisions] (Constitutional Court Case)
Eloff, Daniël J. and Gravett, Willem H. Navigating the ethical and regulatory boundaries in the use of generative AI in legal practice: Mavundla v MEC for Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs. – 2026 (29) Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (Journal Article)
Ferreira-Snyman, Anél. Article VI of the Outer Space Treaty – State responsibility as a means to ensure the protection of human rights by private companies in outer space settlements. – 2026 (29) Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (Journal Article)
Dombo Community and Others v Tshakhuma Community Trust and Others (795/2024) [2026] ZASCA 118 (11 September 2026) [Prior restitution decision bars separate land claim for same land] (Supreme Court of Appeal Case)
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14 September 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:
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Others (2025/087146) [2026] ZALCCT 151 (7 September 2026) [Labour Court sets aside reinstatement award in confidential email misconduct dismissal] (Labour Court Case)
Emfuleni Local Municipality v Municipal Gratuity Fund and Another (2025/158149) [2026] ZAGPJHC 954 (25 August 2026) [Employer cannot recover remuneration or pension benefits without proof of non-performance and misconduct] (High Court Case)
Zwane v National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) (2023/019554) [2026] ZAGPJHC 1023 (11 September 2026) [NUMSA ordered to pay damages for failing to pursue member’s dismissal review] (High Court Case)
✔ Plus 4 more Labour Court Cases, Government Gazettes, media comments, law firm and journal articles are available in the full edition.
15 September 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:
Emfuleni Local Municipality v Municipal Gratuity Fund and Another (2025/158149) [2026] ZAGPJHC 954 (25 August 2026) [Municipality fails to recover salary and pension benefits from former employee] (High Court Case)
Moela v Legacy All Suites Management Service; Legacy All Group Umbrella Provident Fund; Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA39/2026) (8 September 2026) [Tribunal confirms no death benefits payable where fund member resigned before death] (Financial Services Tribunal Decision)
Louw v Affinity Life Ltd; Roberts-Meyer (FSP55/2026) (11 September 2026) [Tribunal upholds debarment for unauthorised transfer of confidential client information] (Financial Services Tribunal Decision)
✔ Plus more case summaries of Financial Services Tribunal decisions, cases and references to several recent articles.
16 September 2026
Our most recent Health Law Alert included the following highlights:
Health Professions Act 56 of 1974: Regulations relating to the qualifications for registration of optometrists: Amendment, 2026. – GN7893 GG 55353 p41 11Sep2026 (Government Gazette Notice)
Stemmett v Road Accident Fund (4828/2014) [2026] ZAFSHC 425 (7 September 2026) [RAF loss of earnings award recalculated with enhanced contingencies for injured farmer's diminished earning capacity and future risks] (High Court Case)
Ekofo and Another v BBA (4733/2024) [2026] ZANWHC 228 (4 September 2026) [Medical negligence claim arising from failed termination of pregnancy sufficiently pleaded – exception to amended particulars dismissed] (High Court Case)
✔ Additional topics covered in this edition include AI, cosmetics, standards and many more.
17 September 2026
The latest Energy, Mining and Engineering Law Alert featured content on legal developments relating to electricity, mining and petroleum products. Highlights include:
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Draft rules for mediation and arbitration in terms of section 30 of the Electricity Regulation Act 2006, as amended. 11 September 2026. – Draft NERSA Rules for Mediation and Arbitration | Invitation to Attend Public Hearing (Draft Rules)
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Notice of licence and tariff applications in terms of section 17 of the Petroleum Pipelines Act of 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003). 10 September 2026. – Notice of Licence and Tariff Applications | Engen Berth 5 tariff application | Engen Berth 5 licence application – Form B (Notice of Licence and Tariff Applications)
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Date posted: 18 September 2026
