Legal Updates: 20 to 24 April 2026

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This week we feature valuable content about law practice management, draft Bills and regulations, judgments and media statements.

The next edition will be published on Friday, 8 May 2026.

LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT ALERT: MARCH 2026

The latest edition of our specialised monthly Alert contained the following highlights:

Internet Articles

• Klemp-Skirvin, Kaitlin. The law firm librarian’s role in educating new lawyers. – 2026 Mar Michigan Bar Journal

• Kohen, Jamie. Building executive presence is a learnable skill for lawyers. – 2026 Jan 8 Bloomberg Law

Journal Articles

• Mojica, Maria Camila Gomez and Renshaw, Anthony. Mental health challenges in the legal profession: A comprehensive scoping review and future research directions. – 2026 Apr International Journal of the Legal Profession

• Xu, Liang. Personality descriptions of lawyers: A 120-year big data analysis of English books. – 2026 Jun Personality and Individual Differences

New Publications

• Fowler, Sara. Fundamental Skills for Modern Lawyers. – Globe Law and Business, 2026.

• Griesdorf, Wendy and Kadwell, Claire. Law Firm Recruitment in Canada: Career and Job Search Advice for Law Students and Associates – 3^rd ed. – Irwin Law, 2026.

• Loest, Thomas. Legal Leadership. – Globe Law and Business, 2026.

+4 more new publications were included

ATTORNEY ALERT: 20 APRIL 2026

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

Draft Bills

• Conduct of Financial Institution Bill, 2026. Notice of intention to introduce into the National Assembly and publication of explanatory summary of Bill. – GN7376 GG 54520 p14 17Apr2026

• General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill 2026 – GN7377 GG 54520 p16 17Apr2026

• Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, 2026. – GenN3896 GG 54526 p3 16Apr2026

Draft Regulations

• Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026 (Formerly known as the Exchange Control Regulations, 1961) (Gazette Notice | Draft Regulations | Media Statement)

• Draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026 (Gazette Notice | Draft Regulations | Media Statement)

• Draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations, 2026 (Gazette Notice | Draft Regulations | Media Statement)

Government Gazette

• Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997. Determination: earnings threshold. Effective 1 May 2026, employees earning more than R 269,600.90 per year will be excluded from the provisions of sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17(2), and 18(3). – GN7384 GG 54544 p3 17Apr2026

Labour Appeal Court judgments

• Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural Allied Workers Union obo Qomoyi v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (CA18/2024) [2026] ZALAC 15 (8 April 2026)

• Universal Product Network (Pty) Ltd v Mbatsana NO (JA31/25) [2026] ZALAC 14 (31 March 2026)

Supreme Court of Appeal judgments

• Davison v Mpambaniso (1330/2024) [2026] ZASCA 50 (14 April 2026)

+ 6 more Supreme Court of Appeal judgments

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 20 APRIL 2026

The latest edition contains the following highlights:

Government Gazette

• Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997. Determination: earnings threshold. Effective 1 May 2026, employees earning more than R 269,600.90 per year will be excluded from the provisions of sections 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17(2), and 18(3). – GN7384 GG 54544 p3 17Apr2026

Journal article

• Tatchell, Veronique. Dismissal for gross insubordination through the lens of Association of Mineworkers and Construction Workers Union obo Mkhonto v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (2023) 44 ILJ 1046 (LC). – 2026 47(1) Obiter p206

Labour Appeal Court judgments

• Commercial, Stevedoring, Agricultural and Allied Workers Union obo Qomoyi v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (CA18/2024) [2026] ZALAC 15 (8 April 2026) [Dismissals]

• Universal Product Network (Pty) Ltd v Mbatsana NO (JA31/25) [2026] ZALAC 14 (31 March 2026) [Dismissals]

Labour Court judgments

• Ismail v C E Van Geuns and Associates and Others (C416/2024) [2026] ZALCCT 68 (14 April 2026) [Arbitration]

• Mojalefa and Others v Right to Care NPC (JS53/23) [2026] ZALCJHB 108 (1 April 2026) [Retrenchments]

• RAM Transport South Africa v National Bargaining Council for the Road, Freight and Logistics Industry and Others (D391/2021) [2026] ZALCD 13 (26 March 2026) [Dismissals]

+2 more judgements were included

INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 21 APRIL 2026

A brief selection of highlights from our specialised newsletter:

Cases

• Davison v Mpambaniso (1330/2024) [2026] ZASCA 50 (14 April 2026)

• Latib v Bonitas Medical Fund (Formerly: Pro Sano Medical Scheme) (6045/2008) [2026] ZAWCHC 176 (15 April 2026)

• Road Accident Fund v Mudawo and Others; Road Accident Fund v Lyton and Others (1185/2024; 1468/2024) [2026] ZASCA 54 (16 April 2026)

• Schreuder NO v Minister of Police and Others (047/2024) [2026] ZASCA 52 (14 April 2026)

Draft Bills

• Conduct of Financial Institution Bill, 2026: Notice of intention to introduce into the National Assembly and publication of explanatory summary of Bill. – GN7376 GG 54520 p14 17Apr2026

• General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill 2026: Notice of intention to introduce in National Assembly of and publication of explanatory summary. – GN7377 GG 54520 p16 17Apr2026

Financial Services Tribunal Decision

• I-Prop (Pty) Ltd; Heydenrych v Polson NO; Spies NO; Commissioner of the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (A35/2025) (13 April 2026) [Curators – Account for fees and disbursements – Standing requires direct legal right, not indirect financial interest]

• Moodley v Sappi Pension Fund; Pension Funds Adjudicator; Naidu v Sappi Pension Fund; Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA2/2026; PFA16/2026) (14 April 2026) [Pension funds – Transfer of funds]

• Sewsunker v Sanlam Life Insurance Ltd (FSP108/2025) (13 April 2026) [Debarment] 

HEALTH LAW ALERT: 22 APRIL 2026

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

Cases

• Discovery Life Ltd v Karanie (45067/2012) [2026] ZAGPJHC 355 (7 April 2026)

• Latib v Bonitas Medical Fund (Formerly: Pro Sano Medical Scheme) (6045/2008) [2026] ZAWCHC 176 (15 April 2026)

• Ngobeni and Others v National Health Laboratory Service and Others (12835/2018) [2026] ZAGPJHC 370 (17 April 2026)

• Schreuder NO v Minister of Police and Others (047/2024) [2026] ZASCA 52 (14 April 2026)

Circulars

• Council for Medical Schemes. Circular 11 of 2026: Healthcare Utilisation Annual Statutory Return. 9 April 2026

• Council for Medical Schemes. Circular 13 of 2026: Financial Annual Statutory Returns for the financial year ended 31 December 2025. 16 April 2026

Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s ruling summary

• AH obo JH v Government Employees Medical Scheme (April 2026)

Government Gazette

• Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965: Notification of registration of medicines. – GN7378 GG 54520 p19 17Apr2026

Report

• Embrace; Chiyangwa, Betty and Russell, Bev. The extent and nature of obstetric violence in South Africa 2025 Birthing Survey: Findings Report. March 2026

ENERGY LAW ALERT: 23 APRIL 2026

Highlights from yesterday's edition:

Consultation paper

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Consultation paper for the market code and market rules application by the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA). 21 April 2026 – Consultation Paper | Market Code | Notice | SAWEM Rule 1 – Market Conduct Rules | SAWEM Rule 2 – Central Purchasing Agency Conduct Rules | SAWEM Rule 3 – Dispute Resolution Process | SAWEM Rule 4 – Non-Market Participants Balance Responsible Parties

Media statements

• Democratic Alliance (DA); Mileham, Kevin. DA to demand Portfolio Committee Inquiry into Eskom’s failing Municipal Distribution Agency Agreements. 16 April 2026

• Eskom concludes three‑year wage agreement following Central Bargaining Forum process. 17 April 2026

Report

• Global Wind Energy Council; Backwell, Ben et al. Global Wind Report 2026. April 2026

Tariff applications

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). 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. 20 April 2026 – City of Ekurhuleni | Mogale City | Notice

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Date posted: 24 April 2026