Legal Updates: 23 to 27 February 2026
- The Lexinfo Team
- 16 hours ago
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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 we include our Events Calendar, several discussion papers, Government Gazette updates, cases and commentary.
The next edition will be published on Friday, 6 March 2026.
EVENTS CALENDAR |
A list of events and courses on legal matters in South Africa, including webinars, seminars and conferences during 2026 is available to read here.
ATTORNEY ALERT: 23 FEBRUARY 2026 |
A brief overview of highlights from our premium newsletter, published on Monday:
Discussion papers
South African Law Reform Commission. Discussion Paper 172: Employment of Lay Assessors. 16 February 2026 – [Project 151: The Review of the Criminal Procedure Act 51 of 1977 (A Sub-Project of the Review of the Criminal Justice System)]
+ 4 more discussion papers
Equality Court case
Cape Town Minstrel Association v City of Cape Town (EC23/2025) [2026] ZAEQC 2 (19 February 2026)
+ one more case was included
High Court cases
+ 20 more High Court cases
Journal articles
Mahlatsi, Lehlohonolo Wonderboy. Facebook posts as crucial evidence in crime exposure and investigation in South Africa. – 2025 14(10) International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science p499
Mnisi, Sindiso. Mutedly muting public outcry with ‘ubuntu’? An Alter-Native Constitutionalist analysis of gender, property rights and the (mis)education of the Court. - 2025 (15) Constitutional Court Review p21
+ 19 more journal articles
Supreme Court of Appeal case
EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 23 FEBRUARY 2026 |
Monday's edition contains the following highlights:
Government Gazette
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993. Amendments to the Physical Agents Regulations as published in GN5952 in GG 52226 on 6 March 2025. – GN7149 GG 54177 p19 20Feb2026
High Court case
Labour Appeal Court cases
Labour Court cases
INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 24 FEBRUARY 2026 |
Some highlights from our specialised newsletter, published on Tuesday:
Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee rulings
Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s rulings summaries
Equality Court case
Financial Services Tribunal decisions
+ more decisions were referenced
Government Gazette notices
Council for Medical Schemes Levies Act 58 of 2000: Imposition of levies on medical schemes issued in terms of section 2. – GenN3791 GG 54177 p169 20Feb2026
Long-Term Insurance Act 52 of 1998: Penalty for failure to furnish authority with returns. – GN7150 GG 54177 p21 20Feb2026
Short-Term Insurance Act 53 of 1998: Penalty for failure to furnish authority with returns. – GN7150 GG 54177 p21 20Feb2026
+ 2 more Government Gazette notices
High Court cases
Pension Funds Adjudicator determinations
+ 2 more Pension Funds Adjudicator determinations
Special Tribunal decision
HEALTH LAW ALERT: 25 FEBRUARY 2026 |
Our specialised Alert service referenced the following selected highlights:
Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee rulings
Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s rulings summaries
+ 2 more summaries of the rulings of the Registrar of the Council for Medical Schemes
Discussion Paper
Government Gazettes
Council for Medical Schemes Levies Act 58 of 2000: Imposition of levies on medical schemes issued in terms of section 2. – GenN3791 GG 54177 p169 20Feb2026
Dental Technicians Act 19 of 1979: South African Dental Technicians Council: Notice regarding annual fees payable to the Council. – GN7152 GG 54177 p156 20Feb2026
Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993: Amendments to the Physical Agents Regulations as published in GN5952 in GG 52226 on 6 March 2025. – GN7149 GG 54177 p19 20Feb2026
+ 2 more Government Gazette notices
High Court cases
ENERGY LAW ALERT: 26 FEBRUARY 2026 |
A brief list of highlights from yesterday's issue:
Cases
Draft Bill
Gas Bill, 2026. Publication of explanatory summary of the Bill. – GN7167 GG 54206 p3 24Feb2026
Government Gazettes
Customs and Excise 91 of 1964: Amendment to Part 3 of Schedule No. 6 (No. 6/3/65), substituting Note 6(b)(i). Fuel refunds – farming, forestry and mining on land. – RGN7143 GG 54173 p103 20Feb2026
Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000: Finding and sanction imposed by Disciplinary Tribunal following hearing into alleged improper conduct by registered person: Jan Fanoy. – BN882 GG 54177 p177 20Feb2026
Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996: Notice calling for nominations of persons to serve on the Mine Health and Safety Council (MHSC). – BN883 GG 54177 p179 20Feb2026
Media comment
Eskom publishes Medupi FGD cost-benefit analysis report for public comment. – 2026 Feb 24 Engineering News. (Medupi CBA draft report | Medupi CBA non-technical summary)
Media statements
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Date posted: 27 February 2026
