Legal Updates: 30 October 2026
Constitutional Court ruling on 24-year pardon delay | SCA judgment on adoption | Procurement developments | And more
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26 October 2026
The weekly Attorney Alert, covers all areas of South African law. Here is a brief selection from the latest edition:
Mofokeng and Another v President of the Republic of South Africa and Others (CCT 246/25) [2026] ZACC 43 (21 October 2026) [Presidential pardon application left undecided for 24 years constituted breach of constitutional obligations] (Constitutional Court Case)
Minister of Social Development and Others vs TT and Others (862/2023) [2026] ZASCA 142 (20 October 2026) [Department may not obstruct adoption process by imposing extra-statutory requirements] (Supreme Court of Appeal Case)
Public Procurement Amendment Bill, 2026 GenN4210 GG 55620 p408 23Oct2026 (Government Gazette)
✔ Plus references to more judgments, journal articles and many more legal resources.
26 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:
Kongo v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) and Others (C93/2024) [2026] ZALCCT 185 (22 October 2026) [Temporary incapacity and prolonged absence justify dismissal despite uncertain prognosis] (Labour Court Case)
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995. Rules for the Conduct of Proceedings before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration, as amended, effective from 31 October 2026. – GenN4208 GG 55620 p298 23Oct2026 (Government Gazette)
National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) obo Nyawuza v Eastern Cape Department of Education (ELRC1254/25/26EC) (15 October 2026) [Educator re-employed after dismissal for corporal punishment found too harsh] (Arbitration Award)
✔ Plus more cases, Government Gazettes, media comments, law firm and journal articles are available in the full edition.
27 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:
Associates Umbrella Provident Fund v Financial Sector Conduct Authority (A37/2026) (26 October 2026) [Late financial statements penalty upheld despite two-pot system implementation challenges] (Financial Services Tribunal Decision)
Latyisi v Old Mutual Finance (RF) (Pty) Ltd (FSP48/2026) (23 October 2026) [Debarment upheld after financial consultant borrowed money from client and missed reconsideration deadline] (Financial Services Tribunal Decision)
Moetjie v Clientèle Life Assurance Company Ltd (FSP95/2026) (22 October 2026) [Debarment upheld for misleading client to reinstate policy through false representations] (Financial Services Tribunal Decision)
✔ Plus more case summaries of Financial Services Tribunal decisions, cases and references to recent commentary.
28 October 2026
Our most recent Health Law Alert included the following highlights:
August, J.O. et al. Risk and liability in collaborative mental healthcare between psychologists, psychiatrists and traditional healers in South Africa. – 2026 19(1) South African Journal of Bioethics and Law p8 (Journal Article)
Ravi, N. et al. Patterns of unprofessional conduct by medical practitioners in South Africa, 2014 – 2023. – 2026 19(1) South African Journal of Bioethics and Law p19
Hetero Drugs South Africa (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Health and Others; Cipla Medpro Manufacturing (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Health and Others (2025/206281) [2026] ZAGPPHC (20 October 2026) [Anti-retroviral tender awards set aside over procurement irregularities] (High Court Case)
✔ Additional topics covered in this edition include disabilities, occupational health, public helath and many more.
29 October 2026
The latest Energy, Mining and Engineering Law Alert featured content on legal developments relating to electricity, mining and petroleum products. Highlights include:
Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996: Mine Health and Safety Regulations. Amendments to Chapter 21: Regulations relating to forms – GN8090 GG 55620 p219 23Oct2026 (Government Gazette)
Du Plessis, Willemien and Van Reenen, Amanda. The interpretation of the definition of "gas" in the Gas Act: Tetra4 (Pty) Ltd v National Energy Regulator (60924/21) [2025] ZAGPPHC 425 (2 May 2025). – 2026 (29) Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal (Journal Article)
Pather, Ra’eesa et al. – The Oil and Gas Kingpin of Africa: The ‘Law Firm’ Brokering Africa’s Biggest Oil and Gas Deals. – Open Secrets, 2026. – Media Statement – Report (Report)
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Date posted: 30 October 2026
