Legal Updates: 9 to 13 March 2026

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This week's edition includes references to decisions from the Supreme Court of Appeal, High Courts, Labour Appeal Court and Companies Tribunal. It also includes several articles, Bills and Government Gazette notices.

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

ATTORNEY ALERT: 9 MARCH 2026

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

Draft Bill

• South African Geographical Names Council Amendment Bill. – GN7208 GG 54281 p3 6Mar2026 [Draft Bill | Gazette Notice]

  
  

Government Gazette notice

• International Trade Administration Act 71 of 2002. Proposed amendments to the Act. Comments invited within 4 weeks of publication. – GN7199 GG 54268 p118 6Mar2026

High Court cases

• Democratic Alliance v Minister of Finance and Others (2025/045530) [2026] ZAWCHC 102 (5 March 2026) [Value‑Added Tax Act 89 of 1991, s 7(4) declared unconstitutional]

• GKM v Lehurutshe Hospital and Another (83/2021B) [2026] ZANWHC 40 (27 February 2026) [Whether negligence and breach of duty of care without proof of psychiatric injury sufficed for damages]

• Jantjies v Road Accident Fund (14489/21) [2026] ZAWCHC 90 (27 February 2026) [Whether a passenger who pulled the handbrake became the “driver” under the Road Accident Fund Act]

• Nedbank Ltd v Moisi NO and Others (1999/3354) [2026] ZAGPJHC 112 (12 February 2026)

[Rescission of a default judgment declaring property executable against a deceased without proper service]

New Legislation

• Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Act 10 of 2025

Parliamentary Bill

• Gas Bill 6 of 2026

Regulations

• Debt Collectors Act 114 of 1998. Amendment of Regulations relating to Debt Collectors, 2003.

RGN7207 GG 54273 p52 6Mar2026

• Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. Regulations under section 112(2)(c). – GN7198 GG 54268 p104 6Mar2026

Supreme Court of Appeal cases

• Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Erasmus (864/2024) [2026] ZASCA 22 (5 March 2026) [Whether SARS could amend factual grounds and remedies for a GAAR assessment after it was raised]

• Janse de Wit and Others v De Wit NO and Others (607/2024) [2026] ZASCA 23 (6 March 2026) [Whether a family trust could be terminated under the Trust Property Control Act]

EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 9 MARCH 2026

The latest edition contains the following highlights:

Labour Appeal Court case

• WBHO Construction (Pty) Ltd v Masenye NO and Others (JA124/24) [2026] ZALAC 10 (26 February 2026)

Labour Court cases

• Registrar of Labour Relations v Sono NO (Administrator of the Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers' Union (CEPPWAWU)) and Others (2025/075712) [2026] ZALCJHB 44 (28 January 2026)

• Tunzi v National Bargaining Council for the Road Freight and Logistics Industry (NBCRFLI) and Others (JR158/22) [2026] ZALCJHB 22 (30 January 2026)

• Woolworths (Pty) Ltd v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR798/24) [2026] ZALCJHB 50 (23 February 2026)

+ 11 more Labour Court cases

Regulations

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993 Regulation for the Registration of Third Parties that are Transacting with the Compensation Fund. In operation on date of publication. – RGN7205 GG 54273 p42 6Mar2026

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993. Regulations on Chapter XA Inspection Compliance and Enforcement. In operation on date of publication. – RGN7205 GG 54273 p16 6Mar2026

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993. Regulations relating to Prescription. In operation on date of publication. – RGN7205 GG 54273 p14 6Mar2026

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993. Regulations on Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Return-to-Work of Employees Who Sustained Occupational Injuries or Contracted Occupational Diseases. In operation on date of publication. – RGN7205 GG 54273 p22 6Mar2026

INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 10 MARCH 2026

Some highlights from our specialised newsletter, published on Tuesday:

Cases

• Jantjies v Road Accident Fund (14489/21) [2026] ZAWCHC 90 (27 February 2026)

• Maynard v Carrick Wealth (Pty) Ltd (A75/2025) [2026] ZAWCHC 96 (4 March 2026)

• Steyl and Another v Motheo TVET College and Others (3368/2020) [2026] ZAFSHC 41 (10 February 2026)

Council for Medical Schemes Appeal Board rulings

• Bonitas Medical Fund v ZC (January 2026)

• South African Police Service Medical Scheme (POLMED) v Council for Medical Schemes and Others (CMS 83229) (January 2026)

• T v Discovery Health Medical Scheme (CMS 77720) (January 2026)

Draft Bill

• Special Pensions Amendment Bill, 2026 – GN7211 GG 54292 p3 9Mar2026

Financial Services Tribunal decisions

• Assmang (Pty) Ltd t/a Khumani Iron Ore Mine v Mathibela; Pension Funds Adjudicator; Assmang Provident Fund (PFA89/2025) (5 March 2026)

• Botha v Future Green Dot (FSP53/2025) (9 March 2026)

• JSS Synergy (Pty) Ltd v Financial Sector Conduct Authority (A24/2025) (3 March 2026)

• Lisebo v Letsatsi Insurance Brokers; Ngcongo v Letsatsi Insurance Brokers; Seerane v Letsatsi Insurance Brokers; Jubile v Letsatsi Insurance Brokers (FSP5/2026; FSP4/2026; FSP2/2026; FSP1/2026) (4 March 2026)

• Modiboa v Sentinel Pension Fund; Pension Funds Adjudicator; Amogelang/Joyce Phillips; Nzimkulu/Nzimakulu; Metsing; Manyoni; Wonga Phillips; Ramantsi Phillips (PFA56/2025) (9 March 2026)

Rules

• Ombud Council. Financial Sector Regulation Act 9 of 2017. Ombud Council Rules for the Pension Funds Adjudicator, 2026. 4 March 2026.

HEALTH LAW ALERT: 11 MARCH 2026

This week, our specialised Alert service referenced the following selected highlights:

Council for Medical Schemes Appeal Board rulings

• Bonitas Medical Fund v ZC (January 2026)

• South African Police Service Medical Scheme (POLMED) v Council for Medical Schemes and Others (CMS 83229) (January 2026)

• T v Discovery Health Medical Scheme (CMS 77720) (January 2026)

Government Gazettes

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993: Regulation for the Registration of Third Parties that are Transacting with the Compensation Fund. – RGN7205 GG 54273 p42 6Mar2026

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993: Regulations on Chapter XA Inspection Compliance and Enforcement. – RGN7205 GG 54273 p16 6Mar2026

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993: Regulations relating to Prescription. – RGN7205 GG 54273 p14 6Mar2026

• Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993: Regulations on Rehabilitation, Reintegration and Return-to-Work of Employees Who Sustained Occupational Injuries or Contracted Occupational Diseases. – RGN7205 GG 54273 p22 6Mar2026

• Nursing Act 33 of 2005: Notice in terms of s 4(1)(h) regarding details of persons against whom disciplinary action was taken. – BN888 GG 54268 p180 6Mar2026

High Court cases

• Du Preez NO obo SD v Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Health (1631/2017) [2026] ZAECMKHC 12 (5 February 2026)

• Jantjies v Road Accident Fund (14489/21) [2026] ZAWCHC 90 (27 February 2026)

• Pheko v Member of the Executive Council for the Department of Health: North West (99/2019) [2026] ZANWHC 43 (3 March 2026)

• Steyl and Another v Motheo TVET College and Others (3368/2020) [2026] ZAFSHC 41 (10 February 2026)

ENERGY LAW ALERT: 12 MARCH 2026

A brief list of highlights from yesterday's issue:

Companies Tribunal decision

• African Rainbow Minerals v African Rainbow Media (Pty) Ltd and Another (CT02036/ADJ/2024) (29 January 2026)

Consultation paper

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Sasol Oil (Pty) Ltd and BP Southern Africa (Pty) Ltd – Alrode Storage Facility tariff application for the period 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Consultation Paper | Invitation to Comment

Government Gazettes

• Competition Act 89 of 1998: Competition Tribunal: Notification of decision to approve merger: Super Group Holdings (Pty) Ltd and DIG Earthmoving (Pty) Ltd, DIG Mining (Pty) Ltd, DIG Civils (Pty) Ltd and DIG Plant Hire (Pty) Ltd. – GenN3811 GG 54268 p178 6Mar2026

• Competition Act 89 of 1998: Notification of decision to approve merger: Cennergi Holdings (Pty) Ltd; Cennergi Services (Pty) Ltd and Acciona Energy South Africa (Pty) Ltd; Acciona South Africa O; M (Pty) Ltd. – GenN3812 GG 54268 p178 6Mar2026

High Court cases

• Bosmanspruit Beleggings (Pty) Ltd v Liberty Coal (Pty) Ltd (A2026/045613) [2026] ZAMPMHC 8 (5 March 2026)

• Cholota v S in re: S v Mokhesi and 17 Co-accused (45/2021) [2026] ZAFSHC 63 (18 February 2026)

• EFN Investments (Pty) Ltd (formerly Cadac (Pty) Ltd) v Mittal Steel South Africa Ltd in re: Mittal Steel South Africa Ltd v Cadac (Pty) Ltd (2024/093687) [2026] ZAGPJHC 148 (23 February 2026)

Media statement

• National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). NERSA approves the Eskom retail tariffs and structural adjustment application for the 2026/27 financial year. 10 March 2026

Parliamentary Bill

• Gas Bill 6 of 2026

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Date posted: 13 March 2026