Legal Updates: 22-26 June 2026
- The Lexinfo Team
- Jun 26
- 5 min read

This update includes a brief selection of highlights from our paid subscription-based comprehensive newsletters and the latest blog posts. View free sample copies of our newsletters at https://www.lexinfo.co.za/newsletters or contact us at alert@lexinfo.co.za for more information or a quotation.
This week's edition references case studies, arbitration awards and several Government Gazettes. We also include valuable content focusing on law practice management.
The next edition will be published on Friday, 3 July 2026.
LAW PRACTICE MANAGEMENT: MAY 2026 |
The Lexinfo Law Practice Management Alert focuses on the diverse challenges encountered in the daily operations of a law practice. The latest edition of this monthly newsletter contains the following highlights:
Internet Articles
Benjamin, Melynda L. Navigating executive function in modern law practice. – 2026 May 8 Wisconsin Lawyer
Brown, Chloe. How small law firms can reclaim work-life balance. – 2026 May 5 LexisNexis
Spannhake, Jamie. Micro-recovery: 5 Small, realistic ways to reduce stress during a busy workday. – 2026 May 15 Attorney at Work
Journal Articles
Aphane, Karabo. Artificial intelligence and the future of legal consultations. – 2026 May De Rebus p25
Cilliers, Sonja and Swarts, Maryke. Time as a cognitive resource: The availability imperative. – 2026 May De Rebus p35
LinkedIn Post
Snyman, Dwight. The busy vs. profitable trap: Re-engineering the South African legal practice. – 2026 Jun 9 SA Legal Academy
Podcast
Glaser, Zack. What Claude means for law firms: AI skills, connectors, and workflow strategy, with Sam Harden. – 2026 May 28 Lawyerist
ATTORNEY ALERT: 22 JUNE 2026 |
A brief overview of highlights from our premium newsletter, covering all aspects of the law:
Draft Bill
Electoral Matters Amendment Bill, 2026 – GenN3981 GG 54874 p3 19Jun2026
High Court Cases
Fredericks v Fredericks and Another (2025/170057) [2026] ZAWCHC 327 (19 June 2026) [Father succeeds in cancelling property transfer to daughter after unpaid purchase price and failed defences]
+ 20 more High Court cases
Journal Articles
Bhamjee, Suhayfa and Kauchali, Shuaib. The anatomy of acquittal: Criminal liability thresholds in cases involving medical harm through a review of S v Beale. – 2026 143(2) South African Law Journal p221
Forere, Malebakeng. The compliance of the fair use clause in the South African Copyright Amendment Bill with the three-step test and the Constitution of South Africa. – 2025 20(7) Journal of Intellectual Property Law and Practice p447
Nodangala, Zibele Norless et al. An analysis of the child’s right to safety in South Africa. – 2026 (6) Turf Law Journal
+ 16 more journal articles
Supreme Court of Appeal Cases
Bandara Investments CC and Another v Palmer and Others (205/2024; 613/2024) [2026] ZASCA 85 (19 June 2026) [Costs – Review of taxation]
City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and Others v Summer Season Trading 63 (Pty) Ltd (988/2024; 831/2024) [2026] ZASCA 81 (29 May 2026) [Expropriation and eviction]
Technology Corporate Management (Pty) Ltd and Another v LMRVDS and Others (613/2017) [2026] ZASCA 84 (18 June 2026) [Variation of costs order]
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 22 JUNE 2026 |
The latest edition contained the following highlights:
Arbitration Awards
High Court Cases
Journal Articles
Gresse, Estie and Gresse, Werner. Off-premises cannabis consumption and the workplace: Striking a balance between zero-tolerance policies and employee rights: An analysis of Enever v Barloworld. – 2026 143(2) South African Law Journal p339
+ 11 more journal articles
Labour Court Cases
+2 more cases were referenced
INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 23 JUNE 2026 |
A brief selection of highlights from our specialised newsletter:
Case Studies
Dlamini, Eunine. Household contents insurance – Accidental damage to contents. – 2026 Jun 18 National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO)
Khunou, Mamiki. Homeowners’ insurance claim: Storm damage to boundary wall. – 2026 Jun 18 National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO)
Kunene, Nomvelo. Household contents: A power surge claim. – 2026 Jun 18 National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO)
Van Niekerk, Nekecia. Other types of insurance – Medical gap cover. – 2026 Jun 18 National Financial Ombud Scheme (NFO)
Companies Tribunal Decision
Financial Tribunal Decisions
+3 more decisions were included
HEALTH LAW ALERT: 24 JUNE 2026 |
The latest edition referenced the following selected highlights:
Cases
Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee Ruling
Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s Rulings Summaries
Government Gazettes
Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965: Regulations relating to a transparent pricing system for medicines and scheduled substances: Dispensing fee for pharmacists for 2026. – GN7599 GG 54853 p21 19Jun2026
National Health Act 61 of 2003: National Health Research Ethics Council (NHREC): Invitation for nominations of members for the term 2026 to 2029. – GN7612 GG 54863 p3 18Jun2026
ENERGY LAW ALERT: 25 JUNE 2026 |
Our specialised newsletter contained the following highlights this week:
Cases
Invitation to Comment
Public Hearing
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Date posted: 26 June 2026








