Legal Updates: 23 to 27 March 2026

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This week's edition references a selection of the latest cases, Government Gazettes, new publications, notices and reports.

The next edition will be published on Thursday, 2 April 2026.

ATTORNEY ALERT: 23 MARCH 2026

A brief overview of highlights from our premium newsletter, published on Monday:

Constitutional Court case

• Saziwa and Others v Mhlontlo Local Municipality and Others (CCT 53/24) [2026] ZACC 10 (17 March 2026)

Draft Bill

• Natural Scientific Professions Bill, 2026 – GN7235 GG 54325 p3 16Mar2026

New publications

• Juta's Statutes Editors. Companies Act 71 of 2008 & Regulations. – 23rd ed. – Juta, 2026 (Pocket Size).

• Le Roux, R. et al. Mission 2055: The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 – 30 years on and 30 years beyond. – Juta, 2026.

• Manamela, T. et al. Labour Law Rules! – 5th ed. – Juta, 2026.

Supreme Court of Appeal cases

• Hi-Q Automotive (Pty) Ltd v Erga Investments (Pty) Ltd and Another (935/2024) [2026] ZASCA 31 (18 March 2026)

• Regents of the University of California and Others v Eurolab (Pty) Ltd and Others (294/2025) [2026] ZASCA 30 (17 March 2026)

• Taljaard and Another v Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa and Others (161/2025) [2026] ZASCA 29 (17 March 2026)

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 23 MARCH 2026

The latest edition contains the following highlights:

Labour Appeal Court cases

• ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd v National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and Others (JA34/25) [2026] ZALAC 11 (16 March 2026)

• Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) obo Kgotlang v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Others (JA32/2025) [2026] ZALAC 12 (13 March 2026)

Labour Court cases

• Adams v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Others (JR2560/23) [2026] ZALCJHB 41 (11 February 2026)

• Algoa Bus Company (Pty) Ltd v South African Road Passenger Bargaining Council and Others (PR61/2024) [2026] ZALCPE 10 (16 March 2026)

+7 more cases were referenced

New Publications

• Le Roux, R. et al. Mission 2055: The Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995 – 30 years on and 30 years beyond. – Juta, 2026.

• Manamela, T. et al. Labour Law Rules! – 5th ed. – Juta, 2026.

INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 24 MARCH 2026

A brief selection of highlights from our specialised newsletter, published on Tuesday:

Cases

• Bulunga v Road Accident Fund (323/2022) [2026] ZAMPMBHC 15 (23 February 2026)

• Nurscon Flexibles (Pty) Ltd v Santam Ltd and Another (068873/2024) [2026] ZAGPJHC 283 (6 March 2026)

• Road Accident Fund v Mienie (CA&R40/2024) [2026] ZANCHC 16 (6 February 2026)

Government Gazettes

• Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995: Metal and Engineering Industries Bargaining Council: Pension Fund Collective Agreement. Application for renewal and extension. Comments invited within 21 days of publication of this notice. – RGN7276 GG 54359 p3 20Mar2026

• Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995: Provident Fund Collective Agreement. Application for renewal and extension. Comments invited within 21 days of publication of this notice. – RGN7277 GG 54361 p3 20Mar2026

HEALTH LAW ALERT: 25 MARCH 2026

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

Cases

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Daswa (7480/2020) [2026] ZALMPPHC 20 (6 March 2026)

• Ex Parte Lekota v Adams (026212/2026) [2026] ZAGPPHC 183 (23 March 2026)

• Regents of the University of California and Others v Eurolab (Pty) Ltd and Others (294/2025) [2026] ZASCA 30 (17 March 2026)

• Road Accident Fund v Mienie (CA&R40/2024) [2026] ZANCHC 16 (6 February 2026)

Circulars

•       Council for Medical Schemes. Circular 9 of 2026: Financial Annual Statutory Returns for 2025. 13 March 2026

•       Council for Medical Schemes. Circular 10 of 2026: Implementation of the Section 59 Final Investigation Report – Immediate Directives, Transitional Expectations, and Sector-Wide Corrections. 17 March 2026

Competition Tribunal Case

• Life Healthcare Group (Pty) Ltd and Another v Mediclinic Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd and Another (IR007Apr25) (23 February 2026)

Reports

• Health Ombud. Allegation of incorrect administration of medication leading to a baby’s death at Netcare Femina Hospital neonatal intensive care unit. 23 March 2026

• Health Ombud. Investigation report into circumstances surrounding the care and death of a mental health care user at Dr George Mukhari Academic Hospital. 23 March 2026

ENERGY LAW ALERT: 26 MARCH 2026

A brief list of highlights from yesterday's issue:

Cases

• ArcelorMittal South Africa Ltd v National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and Others (JA34/25) [2026] ZALAC 11 (16 March 2026)

• Association of Mineworkers and Construction Union (AMCU) obo Kgotlang v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Others (JA32/2025) [2026] ZALAC 12 (13 March 2026)

• Eskom Holdings SOC Ltd and Another v AfriForum NPC (1049/2024) [2026] ZASCA 34 (23 March 2026)

• Sibanye Gold (Pty) Ltd and Others v Eskom SOC Ltd and Others (2024/063165) [2026] ZAGPJHC 297 (25 March 2026)

Consultation paper

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Invitation to comment on the tariff applications for petroleum loading, storage and pipelines facilities. 19 March 2026 – Invitation to Comment | Tariff Application

Government Gazette

• National Energy Regulator Act 40 of 2004: Notice of Nersa’s publication of the electricity tariff applications for Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Msunduzi Local Municipality and Madibeng Municipality for purposes of determining the 2024/25 financial year tariffs of the respective municipalities. – GN7284 GG 54368 p 20Mar2026

Notices

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Publication of municipal electricity tariff applications for the 2026/27 financial year. 19 March 2026 – Elundini Municipality | Mthojaneni Municipality | Notice

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Publication of municipal electricity tariff applications for the 2026/27 financial year. 24 March 2026 – Damplaas Kragbron Distributors | Govan Mbeki Municipality | Notice

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Date posted: 27 March 2026