Legal Updates: 25-29 May 2026

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This week we reference developments in legislation, judgments handed down by several courts and media statements.

The next edition will be published on Friday, 5 June 2026.

ATTORNEY ALERT: 25 MAY 2026

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

Commencement of Act

• Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024. Commencement of sections 5, 6 and 19 on 22 May 2026. – Proc313 GG 54722 p3 22May2026

Constitutional Court cases

• Solidarity Trade Union and Others v Minister of Health and Others (CCT 240/24) [2026] ZACC 19 (18 May 2026) [Certificate of need scheme under National Health Act 61 of 2003, ss 36–40 constitutionally invalid]

+ 1 more Constitutional Court case

Draft Bill

• Nuclear Energy Amendment Bill, 2025 – GN7508 GG 54720 p3 22May2026

Guide

• Institute of Directors in South Africa. Fit and Proper Due Diligence: A Guide on Applying Fit and Proper Assessments Prior to the Appointment of Directors, 2026.

High Court cases

• Ramalepe and Another v Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development and Others (121865/2025) [2026] ZAGPPHC 443 (14 May 2026) [Attorney’s right to appear in the High Court – Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014, s 25(3)(a) declared unconstitutional – Referred to Constitutional Court]

+ 14 case summaries and 9 media comments referring to recent judgments

Journal articles

• Holness, Willene. Nuisance laws and autism in South Africa: Seeking a disability rights-compliant approach. – 2026 (2) Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg/Journal of South African Law p207

• Manie, Latiefa and Jacobs, Carmel. False paternity in South Africa: Is it time to pay the piper? – 2026 (2) Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg/Journal of South African Law p276

Parliamentary Bill

• Extradition Bill 14 of 2026

Supreme Court case

• Dreyer NO and Another v Standard Bank of South Africa Ltd; Nedbank Ltd and Another v Abrahams and Others (568/2024; 387/2024) [2026] ZASCA 74 (22 May 2026)

+ 4 more Supreme Court of Appeal cases

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 25 MAY 2026

The latest edition contains the following highlights:

Chapters in books

• De Villiers, Cecile. Labour legislation as a key mechanism to address gender-based violence by educators in South African public schools. – In: Chapdelaine-Feliciati, Clara (ed.). Girls’ Positionalities at the Intersection of Identity and Violence. – Springer, 2026.

• Dor, Lynford and Runciman, Carin. Regulating or reproducing precarious work? Analysing the regulation of temporary employment services in South Africa. – In: Hudson, Maria and Piccoli, Beatrice (eds.). Handbook on Precarious Work. – Edward Elgar Publishing, 2026.

High Court case

• Pratt v Lactalis South Africa (Pty) Ltd (668/2022) [2026] ZAWCHC 237 (15 May 2026)

Labour Court cases

• CHEP South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Another v Zungu and Others (2026/077439) [2026] ZALCJHB 155 (18 May 2026)

• Masango v Road Traffic Management Corporation (JS755/22) [2026] ZALCJHB 153 (18 May 2026)

• Seriti Coal (Pty) Ltd t/a New Denmark Colliery v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Others (JR940/2020) [2026] ZALCJHB 147 (18 May 2026)

  + 2 more cases were included 

  
  

Media comment

• Venter, Zelda. Hospital clerk dismissed for taking home a lost phone. [Opperman v Department of Health: Western Cape and Others (C40/2020) [2026] ZALCCT 78 (18 May 2026)] – 2026 May 21 IOL News

INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 26 MAY 2026

A brief selection of highlights from our specialised newsletter:

Cases

• Road Accident Fund v LM and Others (174/2024) [2026] ZASCA 73 (21 May 2026) 

• SIS v Road Accident Fund (1043/2024) [2026] ZASCA 72 (19 May 2026)

• Total Oil Products Pension Fund v Total Energies Marketing South Africa (Pty) Ltd and Another (134011/2024) [2026] ZAGPPHC 430 (8 May 2026)

Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s ruling summary

• J obo T v Government Employees Medical Scheme (May 2026)

Financial Services Tribunal decisions

• Foster v Discovery Life Ltd (FSP18/2026) (21 May 2026)

• Setere v King Price Insurance Company Ltd (FSP66/2025) (12 May 2026)

• Sibisi Conveyor Products [Pty] Ltd v Oosthuizen; Pension Funds Adjudicator; Discovery Life Provident Umbrella Fund (PFA90/2025) (19 May 2026)

Law firm article

• Durman, Erwyn and Hajat, Imaad. When AI rejects insurance claims. [Estate of Gene B. Lokken et al. v UnitedHealth Group Inc et al. (23-3514 (JRT/DJF)) United States District Court, District of Minnesota (13 February 2025)] – 2026 May 15 Webber Wentzel

HEALTH LAW ALERT: 27 MAY 2026

The latest edition referenced the following selected highlights:

Advertising Regulatory Board ruling

• Bundu Brands/Wildebeest Brandewyn (11 May 2026)

Cases

• MJN v Member of the Executive Council for Health: Gauteng and Others (2026/083561) [2026] ZAGPJHC 400 (14 April 2026)

• Road Accident Fund v LM and Others (174/2024) [2026] ZASCA 73 (21 May 2026) 

• SIS v Road Accident Fund (1043/2024) [2026] ZASCA 72 (19 May 2026)

Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s ruling summary

• J obo T v Government Employees Medical Scheme (May 2026)

Media comments

• Khan, Nadia. 'Traumatic' accident: Court orders RAF to pay injured security manager over R8,9 million. [Maharaj v Road Accident Fund (3892/2020P) [2026] ZAKZPHC 56 (15 May 2026)] – 2026 May 25 The Post

• Nozulela, Mthobisi. RAF faces R390 million liability after court opens door for undocumented foreigner claims. [Road Accident Fund v Mudawo and Others; Road Accident Fund v Lyton and Others (1185/2024; 1468/2024) [2026] ZASCA 54 (16 April 2026)] – 2026 May 25 IOL Business

Media statements

• ActionSA; Letlape, Kgosi. ActionSA rejects Department of Health’s claim that ConCourt ruling is unrelated to NHI. 20 May 2026

• Democratic Alliance; Waters, Michael. Children at risk as Gauteng Health fails to vet nearly 40 000 staff working in childcare. 25 May 2026

• South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA). SAHPRA and the SAPC crack down on unlawful manufacturing of unregistered GLP-1/ GIP medicines. 23 May 2026

ENERGY LAW ALERT: 28 MAY 2026

Highlights from this week's edition:

Cases

• Centaur Mining South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Moodliar NO and Others (CCT 117/24) [2026] ZACC 20 (18 May 2026)

• Kingdom of Lesotho v Frazer Solar GmbH and Others (438/2024) [2026] ZASCA 75 (22 May 2026)

• Trakman NO v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (58927/21) [2026] ZAGPPHC 298 (25 March 2026)

  
  

Consultation papers

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). NERSA extends deadline for comments on Market Code and Market Rules. 25 May 2026

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Transitional generation pricing and vesting contract framework consultation paper. 20 May 2026 – Consultation Paper | Notice

Draft Bill

• Nuclear Energy Amendment Bill, 2025

Public hearing

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Applications by Sasol Gas, Transnet SOC Ltd and ROMPCO - 22 June 2026. 21 May 2026

Regulator decision

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Notice of publication of municipal electricity tariff reasons for decision for the 2026/27 financial year: City of Ekurhuleni, Mogale City and Naledi Municipalities. 24 May 2026 – Notice | City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality | Mogale City Local Municipality | Naledi Local Municipality

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Date posted: 29 May 2026