Legal Updates: 28 April to 8 May 2026

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This week we highlight recent case law, journal articles, legislation and media statements.

The next edition will be published on Friday, 15 May 2026.

CASE LAW: APRIL 2026

Read summaries of the judgements handed down by the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal during April 2026 here.

ATTORNEY ALERT: 4 MAY 2026

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

Constitutional Court cases

• Absa Bank Ltd and Another v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (CCT 72/24) [2026] ZACC 15 (22 April 2026)

• King Cetshwayo District Municipality v Water and Sanitation Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others (CCT 15/25) [2026] ZACC 14 (22 April 2026)

• South African Human Rights Commission v Agro Data CC and Another (CCT 264/24) [2026] ZACC 16 (22 April 2026)

Journal articles

• Bomela, Luvuyo. Illegal dog-fighting and animal crime prevention in South Africa: A desktop study of the Cape of Good Hope SPCA's anti-dog-fighting community outreach programme in Cape Town. – 2025 16(3) Bangladesh Journal of Bioethics p15.

• Rammila, Davy. Indirect expropriation and the “police powers” problem of international investment arbitration: Considering the merits of a “mitigated” approach. – 2026 (30) Law, Democracy and Development p102

+ 11 more journal articles

Parliamentary Bills

• Constitution Twenty-Fourth Amendment Bill 13 of 2026

• Electronic Communications Amendment Bill 12 of 2026

• Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill 11 of 2026

Supreme Court of Appeal cases

• Blue Label Distribution (Pty) Ltd v St Clair Cooper NO and Others (1105/2024) [2026] ZASCA 61 (29 April 2026) [Whether liquidators can rely on s 341(2) of the Companies Act to reclaim payments]

• Road Accident Fund and Others v Legal Practitioners' Indemnity Insurance Fund NPC and Others (1106/2024; 1479/2024) [2026] ZASCA 63 (30 April 2026) [Ministerial prescription of RAF claim form subject to PAJA procedural fairness and legality scrutiny]

+ 6 more Supreme Court of Appeal cases

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 4 MAY 2026

The latest edition contains the following highlights:

Constitutional Court case

• King Cetshwayo District Municipality v Water and Sanitation Services South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Others (CCT 15/25) [2026] ZACC 14 (22 April 2026)

Labour Appeal Court case

• Edgray Distributors (Pty) Ltd t/a Jumbo Clothing v South African Commercial, Catering and Allied Workers Union and Others (PA09/25) [2026] ZALAC 16 (14 April 2026)

Labour Court cases

• Belgotex Floors (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Others (D538/2023) [2026] ZALCD 18 (17 April 2026) 

• Bumbana Mining (Pty) Ltd v South African Legal Union (SALU) and Others (JR701/23) [2026] ZALCJHB 72 (25 February 2026)

• Didi Waterproofing Services (Pty) Ltd v Els and Another (2025/235294) [2026] ZALCCT 73 (20 April 2026)

+7 more cases were included

Supreme Court of Appeal case

• Van der Vyver Transport (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Labour and Others (1117/2024) [2026] ZASCA 58 (24 April 2026)

INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 5 MAY 2026

A brief selection of highlights from our specialised newsletter:

Cases

• Bergstedt v Rhode (A245/2005) [2026] ZAWCHC 165 (13 April 2026)

• Mbanga v Minister of Police (CA&R 63/2024) [2026] ZANCHC 36 (30 April 2026)

• Road Accident Fund and Others v Legal Practitioners' Indemnity Insurance Fund NPC and Others (1106/2024; 1479/2024) [2026] ZASCA 63 (30 April 2026)

• Van der Vyver Transport (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Labour and Others (1117/2024) [2026] ZASCA 58 (24 April 2026)

Financial Services Tribunal decisions

• Abdulla v Ayoba Insurance Brokers (FSP15/2026) (30 April 2026)

• Boshomane v Johannesburg Stock Exchange; Financial Sector Conduct Authority; Stadio Holdings Ltd (JSE1/2026) (23 April 2026)

• Crow v Sasol Pension Fund; Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA86/2025) (22 April 2026)

+4 more decisions were included

Media statements

• ActionSA. Mashiane, Thoko. ActionSA demands urgent probe into KwaNdebele syndicates targeting RAF beneficiaries. 29 April 2026

• Parliament of the Republic of South Africa. Transport Committee Chairperson welcomes Appeal Court Ruling on RAF claims by foreign nationals. 22 April 2026

White Paper

• Market Practitioners Group’s Accounting and Tax Workstream. Tax considerations of transitioning from Jibar to ZARONIA for legacy contracts. – South African Reserve Bank, 2026

HEALTH LAW ALERT: 6 MAY 2026

This week, our specialised Alert service referenced the following selected highlights:

Cases

• 3Sixty Health (Pty) Ltd v Council for Medical Schemes (2026/090602) [2026] ZAGPJHC 446 (30 April 2026)

• Bergstedt v Rhode (A245/2005) [2026] ZAWCHC 165 (13 April 2026)

• Mbanga v Minister of Police (CA&R 63/2024) [2026] ZANCHC 36 (30 April 2026)

+5 more cases were referenced

Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s ruling summary

• A obo E v Discovery Health Medical Scheme (April 2026)

Government Gazettes

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993: Maximum amount of earnings and minimum assessment on which the assessment of an employer shall be calculated. – GenN3910 GG 54577 p3 24Apr2026

• Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965: Accreditation criteria for a dispensing course for healthcare professionals. – BN912 GG 54575 p173 24Apr2026

• Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996: Adjustment of statutory limit in respect of claims for loss of income and loss of support. Amounts referred to in subsection 17(4)(c) are adjusted to R381 510.00, with effect from 30 April 2026. – BN910 GG 54575 p168 24Apr2026

• Special Economic Zones Act 16 of 2014: Expansion of the Coega Special Economic Zone to establish a pharmaceutical and vaccine precinct. – GN7410 GG 54580 p3 24Apr2026

ENERGY LAW ALERT: 7 MAY 2026

Highlights from yesterday's edition:

Cases

• Capricorn Petrochemicals (Pty) Ltd v Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa SOC Ltd (22630/2024) [2026] ZAWCHC 116 (9 March 2026)

• Mhlongo v Minister: Department of Mineral Resources and Energy and Others (003211/2024) [2026] ZAGPPHC 385 (20 April 2026)

Government Gazettes

• Competition Act 89 of 1998: Notification of decision to approve merger: Cennergi Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Cennergi Services (Pty) Ltd and Acciona Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Acciona South Africa O and M (Pty) Ltd. – GenN3908 GG 54575 p167 24Apr2026

• National Energy Regulator Act 40 of 2004: Notice of publication of municipal electricity tariff applications for the 2026/27 Financial Year for City of Ekurhuleni, Mogale City, and Naledi Municipality who have filed a notice of motion seeking to depart from timelines set by the High Court judgment. – GN7390 GG 54573 p3 23Apr2026

Media statements

• Department: National Treasury and Department: Mineral and Petroleum Resources. Extension of the short-term relief measures to address fuel price increases. 28 April 2026

• Parliamentary Communication Services. Committee on Electricity welcomes briefings from departmental entities on their performance plans. 25 April 2026

New publications

• Dalton, Louise and Polito, Sabrina (eds.). Electricity Storage: Powering the Energy Transition. – Globe Law and Business, 2026.

• Hassan, Munir (ed.). Wind: Projects and Transactions. – 2^nd ed. – Globe Law and Business, 2026.

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Date posted: 8 May 2026