Legal Updates: 9 October 2026
Draft Second-Hand Goods Amendment Bill | Draft Stock Theft Amendment Bill | SALRC Report on Medico-Legal Claims | And more
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5 October 2026
The weekly Attorney Alert, covers all areas of South African law. Here is a brief selection from the latest edition:
Second-Hand Goods Amendment Bill, 2026 – GenN4172 GG 55465 p40 2Oct2026 | Second-Hand Goods Amendment Bill, 2026 | Second-Hand Goods Amendment Bill: Socio-Economic Impact Assessment System (SEIAS) report (Draft Bill)
Stock Theft Amendment Bill, 2026 – GenN4173 GG 55465 p43 2Oct2026 (Draft Bill)
Consumer Protection Act 68 of 2008. Draft Guidelines for Compliance with Opt-Out Registry Regulations. – GN7981 GG 55465 p22 2Oct2026 (Government Gazette Notice)
Electronic Deeds Registration and Recordal Systems Amendment Bill 27 of 2026 (Parliamentary Bill)
✔ Plus references to many more judgments, journal articles and much more legal resources.
5 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:
Yekelo v Department of International Relations and Cooperation (JR2548/2023) [2026] ZALCJHB 320 (9 September 2026) [Labour Court lacks jurisdiction to review internal disciplinary findings under LRA, s 145] (Labour Court Case)
National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) and Others v Scaw South Africa (Pty) Ltd (1416/2024) [2026] ZASCA 126 (29 September 2026) [Contractual severance benefits remain subject to reasonable alternative employment defence] (Supreme Court of Appeal Case)
Jukuda, Unathi. The employer’s veto: Why the earnings threshold is a barrier to constitutional justice. – 2026 Oct De Rebus p19 (Journal Article)
✔ Plus more cases, Government Gazettes, media comments, law firm and journal articles are available in the full edition.
6 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:
Sen v Old Mutual Life Assurance Company (SA) Ltd; Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSP94/2026) (2 October 2026) [Five-year delay proves fatal to debarment reconsideration application] (Financial Services Tribunal Decision)
Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993: Increase in monthly pensions and constant attendance allowance. – GenN4182 GG 55497 p3 2Oct2026 (Government Gazette)
L v Medihelp and Another (CMS 90421) (31 August 2026) [Medihelp ordered to fund Humira after refusal to apply PMB exception] (Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee Ruling)
✔ Plus more case summaries of Financial Services Tribunal decisions, cases and references to recent commentary.
7 October 2026
Our most recent Health Law Alert included the following highlights:
South African Law Reform Commission: Report on Medico-Legal Claims (Project 141) – Final recommendations and two proposed Bills, the Redress for Medical Negligence Claims against State Bill and the Medico-Legal Litigation against State Bill, aimed at reforming medico-legal claims against the state. – Media Statement | Project 141 | Report (Report)
Malan and Buys (Pty) Ltd and Aptekor Sneldiens (Pty) Ltd; Aptekor Wholesale (Pty) Ltd (LM057Jul25) (21 October 2025) (Competition Tribunal Case)
Pretorius v Presiding Officer of the Tribunal and Others (A04/2026) [2026] ZAWCHC 295; [2026] 3 All SA 442 (WCC); 2026 (5) SA 564 (WCC) (8 June 2026) [COIDA permanent disablement assessed by ability to perform pre‑injury occupation] (Case)
✔ Additional topics covered in this edition include medical research, surrogacy, personal injury and many more.
8 October 2026
The latest Energy, Mining and Engineering Law Alert featured content on legal developments relating to electricity, mining and petroleum products. Highlights include:
Moetji, Glerence. Mining law and environmental law at a constitutional crossroads: Has s 24 of the Constitution shifted the balance? – 2026 Oct De Rebus p26 (Journal Article)
National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). The South African Wholesale Electricity Market (SAWEM) Trading Platform Framework. September 2026. – Consultation Paper | Trading Platform Framework | Invitation to Comment/Attend Public Hearing (Consultation Paper)
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Date posted: 9 October 2026
