Legal Updates: 23 October 2026
Market in schoolboy rugby players examined | SALRC Witchcraft Act review | SCA Rules on Discovery Health's Recovery Claims Against RAF | And more
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19 October 2026
The weekly Attorney Alert, covers all areas of South African law. Here is a brief selection from the latest edition:
South African Law Reform Commission. Review of the Witchcraft Suppression Act 3 of 1957. (Project 135). 12 October 2026. – Media Statement | Project 135 | Review (Review)
Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd v Road Accident Fund and Another (372/2025) [2026] ZASCA 140 (16 October 2026) [RAF cannot revive medical aid deduction policy through new directives after adverse court orders] (Supreme Court of Appeal Case)
✔ Plus references to more judgments, journal articles and many more legal resources.
19 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:
Compensation for Occupational Diseases in Controlled Mines and Controlled Works Bill, 2025 – Full Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 23 September 2026 (Cabinet Statement)
Matjiu v Rustenburg Platinum Mines Ltd t/a Anglo American Platinum, Mogalakwena Mine and Others (JR2200/23) [2026] ZALCJHB 308 (9 September 2026) [Award set aside where commissioner ignored incapacity issue in dismissal linked to severe depression] (Labour Court Case)
Maphumulo, Mtho. Year-end functions and the question of liability: What employers and insurers should consider. – 2026 Oct 7 Adams & Adams (Law Firm Article)
✔ Plus more cases, Government Gazettes, media comments, law firm and journal articles are available in the full edition.
20 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:
KPMG. The South African Insurance Industry Survey 2026: Presence with Purpose. October 2026 (Survey)
Beyerskloof Wine Bar (Pty) Ltd v Williams (16561/20; A02/2026) [2026] ZAWCHC 593 (12 October 2026) [Foreign object in food did not establish restaurant negligence] (Case)
Sutherland v Cape Municipal Pension Fund; Pension Funds Adjudicator; Mogashoa (PFA33/2026) (16 October 2026) [Living annuity beneficiary nominations and spouse succession under fund rules] (Financial Services Tribunal Decision)
✔ Plus more case summaries of Financial Services Tribunal decisions, cases and references to recent commentary.
21 October 2026
Our most recent Health Law Alert included the following highlights:
R obo XXX Labs (Pty) Ltd v Medscheme Holdings (Pty) Ltd and Another (CMS 85266) (14 September 2026) [Medical scheme entitled to claw back payments from unregistered hearing-aid practice] (Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee Ruling)
Seipei v Mediclinic Potchefstroom (Pty) Ltd (2026/237179) [2026] ZANWHC 274 (19 October 2026) [Doctor fails to regain hospital admission privileges pending challenge to cancellation] (High Court Case)
Discovery Health (Pty) Ltd v Road Accident Fund and Another (372/2025) [2026] ZASCA 140 (16 October 2026) [RAF cannot revive medical aid deduction policy through new directives after adverse court orders] (Supreme Court of Appeal Case)
✔ Additional topics covered in this edition include baby abandonment, HIV/AIDS, traditional healers and many more.
22 October 2026
The latest Energy, Mining and Engineering Law Alert featured content on legal developments relating to electricity, mining and petroleum products. Highlights include:
National Nuclear Regulatory Act 47 of 1999: Nuclear installation site licence application for the Thyspunt Site. – GenN4198 GG 55542 p182 16Oct2026 (Government Gazette)
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). The review and replacement of proxy companies used in the determination of the Industry Beta for petroleum pipeline, storage and loading facilities. 9 October 2026. – Consultation Document | Invitation to Comment and Attend Public Hearing (Consultation Document)
Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026: Notice of intention to introduce a Private Member’s Bill into Parliament and invitation for public comment thereon. … Comments invited within 30 days of publication. – GenN4199 GG 55542 p185 16Oct2026 (Draft Bill)
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Date posted: 23 October 2026
