Legal Updates: 7 August 2026
- The Lexinfo Team
- Aug 7
- 3 min read
Draft Tax Bills | Recall of Witnesses | Refund for Defective Vehicle | And more
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3 August 2026
The weekly Attorney Alert, covers all areas of South African law. Here is a brief selection from the latest edition.
Tshabangu v S (Tshwane Society of Advocates as Amicus Curiae) (CCT 281/23) [2026] ZACC 32 (27 July 2026) [Constitutional Court overturns convictions after improper recall of witnesses] (Constitutional Court Case)
Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 – Draft Bill | Draft Explanatory Memorandum | Media Statement, 30 July 2026 (Draft Bill)
Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 – Draft Bill | Draft Explanatory Memorandum | Media Statement, 30 July 2026 (Draft Bill)
Lubbe v Sugarberry Trading 697 CC t/a Autoworld and Another (048185/2025) [2026] ZAWCHC 367 (22 July 2026) [Consumer entitled to refund for defective vehicle despite linked finance agreement] (High Court Case)
✔ Plus references to 13 more High Court judgments, journal articles and many more references.
3 August 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:
Nieuwoudt, Jacques and Geldenhuys, Judith. Die billikheid van ouderdomsgebaseerde diensbeëindiging [Fairness of age-based termination of employment]. [Kruger v University of South Africa (JS 207/19) [2025] ZALCJHB 242; [2025] 10 BLLR 1076 (LC); (2025) 46 ILJ 2911 (LC) (20 June 2025)] – 2026 23(1) LitNet Akademies (Regte) (Journal Article)
National Professional Teachers' Organisation of South Africa (NAPTOSA) obo Gwaza v Department of Education: Eastern Cape and Another (ELRC803/25/26EC) (6 July 2026) [Irregular appointment after candidate was sifted out renders promotion process unfair] (Arbitration Award)
Docrat v University of Cape Town (2026/127534) [2026] ZALCCT 115 (24 July 2026) [Labour Court halts retrenchment process pending protected disclosure claim] (Labour Court Case)
✔ Plus more arbitration awards, Labour Courts cases, Government Gazettes, media comments, law firm and journal articles are available in the full edition.
4 August 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:
Scott, Susan. Locus standi in subrogation – once again. [Le Bonheur Wine Estate (Pty) Ltd v Stellenbosch Vineyards (Pty) Ltd (17111/2021) [2025] ZAWCHC 260; [2025] 3 All SA 768 (WCC); 2025 (5) SA 458 (WCC) (20 June 2025)] – 2026 (3) Tydskrif vir die Suid-Afrikaanse Reg/Journal of South African Law p431 (Journal Article)
Financial Sector Conduct Authority. FSCA Regulatory Actions Report for 2025/2026. 31 July 2026 (Report)
Mute v Assupol Life Ltd (FSP95/2025) (31 July 2026) [Debarment of financial representative upheld for submitting policy application containing false and unauthorised client information] (Financial Services Tribunal Decision)
✔ Plus more case summaries of Financial Services Tribunal decisions, cases and references to recent articles.
5 August 2026
Our weekly Health Law Alert, issued on 5 August 2026, included the following highlights:
G v Sizwe Hosmed Medical Scheme (July 2026) [Failure to settle valid anaesthetic claim within 30 days] (Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s Ruling Summary)
Basson v Health Professions Council of South Africa and Others (049972/2025) [2026] ZAGPPHC 779 (23 July 2026) [Wouter Basson’s bid to stop HPCSA disciplinary hearing fails as court dismisses leave to appeal] (High Court Case)
NK obo UK v Member of the Executive Council for Health: Eastern Cape (805/2024) [2026] ZASCA 105 (4 August 2026) [SCA finds no causal link between negligent labour management and child’s cerebral palsy where antenatal chorioamnionitis was the probable cause] (Supreme Court of Appeal Case)
✔ Additional topics covered in this issue include HIV/AIDS, health services, public health, medical certificates/sick notes, personal injury and more.
6 August 2026
The Energy, Mining and Engineering Law Alert of 6 August 2026 featured content on legal developments relating to electricity, mining, and petroleum products. Highlights include:
General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 – Statement on the Cabinet meeting of 29 July 2026 (Cabinet Statement)
Tabarakh Investments CC t/a Sasol West Village v Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd and Another (2024/147755) [2026] ZAGPJHC 595 (2 June 2026) [Repeated franchise renewals did not create legitimate expectation of renewal for fuel retailer] (High Court Case)
Second Special Appropriation (2025/26 Financial Year) Bill 20 of 2026 (Parliamentary Bill)
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Date posted: 7 August 2026
