Legal Updates: 9 to 13 February 2026

This update includes a brief selection of highlights from our paid subscription-based comprehensive newsletters and the latest blog posts. View free sample copies of our newsletters at https://www.lexinfo.co.za/newsletters or contact us at alert@lexinfo.co.za for more information or a quotation.

News in this week's edition includes the amended minimum wage which will come into effect on 1 March 2026. We also feature a selection of the latest cases, rulings, journal articles and media statements.

The next edition will be published on Friday, 20 February 2026.

ATTORNEY ALERT: 9 FEBRUARY 2026

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

Cases

• 4 Seasons Logistics CC v Kgotse (1215/2023) [2026] ZASCA 9 (4 February 2026)

• GUD Holdings (Pty) Ltd v Companies and Intellectual Property Commission and Others (818/2024) [2026] ZASCA 10 (4 February 2026)

• Joubert and Another v Mkhonza and Another (LanC2025/154050) [2025] ZALCC 55 (15 December 2025)

  + 21 High Court cases

  + 1 Advertising Regulatory Board ruling, 9 Competition Tribunal decisions, 6 Companies Tribunal decisions were referenced.

Government Gazette notices

• Cannabis for Private Purposes Act 7 of 2024: Draft Cannabis Regulations. Comments invited by 5 March 2026. – RGN7067 GG 54061 p3 2Feb2026

Government Gazette Notice | Draft Regulations

• National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018: Amendment of National Minimum Wage 2026. – RGN7083 GG 54075 p3 3Feb2026

+ 43 more Government Gazette notices

Journal Articles

• Fox, Bryony Elizabeth and Lattimer, Caitlyn. Children flourishing: Evolving capacities, human dignity and the realisation of children’s rights in South Africa. – 2025 142(4) South African Law Journal p800

• Lekalakala, Ernest Ramokone. The South African parole system: A critical review of its effectiveness in promoting rehabilitation and public safety. – 2025 14(8) International Journal of Research in Business and Social Science p562

• Novazi, Zinhle. Automated decision-making and the right to an explanation under POPIA in South Africa: A legal perspective. – 2025 7(3) Law, Technology and Humans p146

• Van Niekerk, Gerda. A legal perspective on the psychological factors behind over-indebtedness of consumers. – 2025 (28) Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal

+ 12 more journal articles

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 9 FEBRUARY 2026

Monday's edition contains the following highlights:

Government Gazette notice

• National Minimum Wage Act 9 of 2018: Amendment of National Minimum Wage 2026. – RGN7083 GG 54075 p3 3Feb2026

Journal articles

• Geldenhuys, Judith. Mutual separation agreements: The good, the bad and the ugly. – 2026 (29) Potchefstroom Electronic Law Journal

• Huysamen, Elsabé. An overview of indirect unfair discrimination protection in South Africa in the context of the Employment Equity Act’s affirmative action measures. – 2025 142(4) South African Law Journal p774

Labour Court cases

• Griessel v Tri-Temp Projects (Pty) Ltd and Another (2025/094402) [2025] ZALCJHB 570 (4 December 2025)

• Innovative Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd v Minister of Employment and Labour and Others (JR668/22) [2025] ZALCJHB 580 (4 December 2025)

• Jansen v South African Local Government Bargaining Council and Others (C57/2024) [2026] ZALCCT 16 (2 February 2026)

  + several more cases were included in the latest edition

INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 10 FEBRUARY 2026

A brief overview of highlights from this week's specialised newsletter:

Cases

• Monesa Projects (Pty) Ltd v Ablon Construction CC and Another (2025/216771) [2026] ZAFSHC 14 (19 January 2026)

• Nemukula v Treptow (2024/105499) [2026] ZAGPJHC 40 (26 January 2026)

• Skosana v Road Accident Fund (3257/23) [2026] ZAMPMHC 5 (2 February 2026)

• Tobi v Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (9055/2014) [2026] ZAWCHC 20 (2 February 2026)

Competition Tribunal Cases

• Old Mutual Wealth (Pty) Ltd and 10X Investments (Pty) Ltd (LM154Dec25) (26 January 2026)

• OOBA (Pty) Ltd and OOBA Investments Holdings (Pty) Ltd (LM168Dec25) (30 January 2026)

Exemption Notice

• South African Reserve Bank – Prudential Authority. Insurance Act 18 of 2017. Notice of exemption in terms of section 66 of the Insurance Act, 2017 (Act No. 18 of 2017): Professional Provident Society Insurance Company Ltd. 3 February 2026

Financial Services Tribunal Decisions

• Mabasa v Nestlé Provident Fund Pension Fund; Nestlé SA (Pty); Pension Funds Adjudicator (PFA69/2025) (3 February 2026)

• Mabula v King Price Insurance Company Ltd (FSP92/2025) (9 February 2026)

• Maunga v Ample Insurance Brokers (Pty) Ltd (FSP94/2025) (29 January 2026)

• + several more decisions were referenced in Tuesday's issue

HEALTH LAW ALERT: 11 FEBRUARY 2026

Our specialised Alert service referenced the following selected highlights:

Case

• Road Accident Fund v Van Wyk (1169/2020; A186/2025) [2026] ZAWCHC 39 (9 February 2026)

Competition Tribunal Cases

• Growthpoint Healthcare Property Holdings (RF) Ltd and Brenthurst Retirement Holdings (Pty) Ltd (LM117Oct25) (24 November 2025)

• SPE Mid-Market Fund II Partnership represented by SPE Mid-Market Fund II General Partner (Pty) Ltd and Medhold Group (Pty) Ltd (LM110Oct25) (14 November 2025)

Council for Medical Schemes Appeals Committee Rulings

• D v Discovery Health Medical Scheme (CMS83181) (27 September 2025)

• RM v Bonitas Medical Fund (CMS/84723) (20 October 2025)

Council for Medical Schemes Registrar’s Rulings Summaries

• B v Discovery Health Medical Scheme (December 2025)

• C obo B v Discovery Health Medical Scheme (December 2025)

• DJ obo N v Discovery Health Medical Scheme (December 2025)

+ more rulings were included

Government Gazettes

• Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974. South African Pharmacy Council: Draft Rules relating to the Code of Conduct for registered persons. Comments invited within 60 days of publication of this notice. – BN881 GG 54105 p8 10Feb2026

• Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974. South African Pharmacy Council: Draft Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice. Comments invited within 60 days of publication of this notice. – BN879 GG 54105 p3 10Feb2026

• Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974. South African Pharmacy Council: Guidelines for the removal of pharmacy registration/recording as a result of non-compliance with good pharmacy practice and other pharmacy legislation (amendment notice). – BN880 GG 54105 p6 10Feb2026

ENERGY LAW ALERT: 12 FEBRUARY 2026

A brief list of highlights from yesterday's issue:

Case

• Kruger v Birkenhead Convenience Centre (Pty) Ltd t/a Sasol Melkbosstrand and Another (13661/2021) [2026] ZAWCHC 28 (3 February 2026)

Competition Tribunal Case

• Manganexx (Pty) Ltd, ultimately controlled by Exxaro Resources Ltd and Ntsimbintle Mining (Pty) Ltd and Others (LM063Jul25) (26 November 2025)

Consultation Paper

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Eskom’s request for an extension of the temporary amendment to Samancor Chrome Limited and Glencore-Merafe Chrome venture’s negotiated pricing agreement take-or-pay terms. 6 February 2026. – Consultation Paper | Invitation to Comment 

Media Statements

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). NERSA approves re-determination of Eskom’s Generation Regulatory Asset Base for the 2025/26, 2026/27 and 2027/28 financial years. 8 February 2026

• Parliament. Mokoena, Sakhile. State forestry company troubled by timber theft and illegal mining in its Mpumalanga plantations. 6 February 2026

Public Hearing

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Notice of change in the date for the invitation to attend public hearing: Draft rules made in terms of section 33(3) of the Petroleum Pipelines Act, 2003 (Act No. 60 of 2003) and guidelines on tariff differentiation features acceptable to NERSA. 10 February 2026

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Date posted: 13 February 2026