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Case Law
View the summaries of the judgments handed down by the Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal during January 2024 here.
Attorney Alert: 5 February 2024
Monday's edition includes information such as:
The minimum wage increase (RGN4331 GG 50073 p3 2Feb2023), which will come into effect on 1 March 2024.
The draft Regulations on proposed Sectoral Numerical Targets (RGN4295 GG 50058 p3 1Feb2024), published in terms of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 for comments within 90 days of publication.
The introduction of the Pension Funds Amendment Bill 3 of 2024 to Parliament, which deals with the savings withdrawal benefit.
Judgments reported in the latest edition of the All South African Law Reports and several new judgments and rulings from the High Court, Supreme Court of Appeal, Advertising Regulatory Board, Competition Tribunal and Companies Tribunal.
Journal articles from the latest editions of De Jure Law Journal, Stellenbosch Law Review and South African Intellectual Property Law Journal.
Internet and law firm articles, including:
Amien, Waheeda. South African marriage ruling is a win for divorcees and surviving spouses: It guides the sharing of their assets. [EB (born S) v ER (born B) and Others; KG v Minister of Home Affairs and Others (CCT 364/21; CCT 158/22) [2023] ZACC 32; 2024 (1) BCLR 16 (CC) (10 October 2023)] – 2024 Jan 31 The Conversation
Preller, Bertus. Navigating turbulent waters: A case study on parental rights and the complex dynamics of family law. [GD v MM (4809/2022) [2024] ZAGPJHC 65 (29 January 2024)] – 2024 Jan 31 Family Laws South Africa.
Employment and Labour Law Alert: 5 February 2024
This week's edition contains references to the following Government Gazette notices:
A declaration of controlled mine and risk work (GN4279 GG 50043 p3 29Jan2024) published in terms of the Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 78 of 1973.
The conducting of an investigation as to whether certain services are essential (GenN2287 GG 50041 p20 26Jan2024).
The draft Regulations on proposed Sectoral Numerical Targets (RGN4295 GG 50058 p3 1Feb2024), published in terms of the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 for comments within 90 days of publication.
The minimum wage increase (RGN4331 GG 50073 p3 2Feb2023), which will come into effect on 1 March 2024.
The following Labour Court judgments are also included:
Independent Municipal and Allied Trade Union (IMATU) and Others v City of Tshwane (JS836/18) [2024] ZALCJHB 9 (10 January 2024)
Mara v Tems Meat Wholesalers (JS 25/2021) [2024] ZALCJHB 6 (19 January 2024)
Masisi v Afgri Poultry (Pty) Ltd t/a Daybreak Farms (J07/2024) [2024] ZALCJHB 2 (5 January 2024)
Minister of Women v Mahapa and Another (JR72/2020) [2024] ZALCJHB 12 (16 January 2024)
Voice of Workers of South Africa Civil Rights Union (VWSACRU) obo Members v SG Coal (Pty) Ltd (JS906/20) [2024] ZALCJHB 15 (10 January 2024)
Insurance Law Alert: 6 February 2024
This week's edition includes information such as:
The introduction of the Pension Funds Amendment Bill 3 of 2024 to Parliament, addressing the savings withdrawal benefit.
The adjustment to fees payable to brokers in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998 (GenN2288 GG 50041 p22 26Jan2024).
Also included are the following Financial Services Tribunal decisions:
Health Law Alert: 7 February 2024
Wednesday’s edition contains information on the trial of murder-accused paediatric surgeon Peter Beale; the concerns over the high number of unemployed doctors in SA; and the latest news regarding the NHI Bill.
The following Government Gazette notices have been published:
Adjustment to fees payable to brokers in terms of the Medical Schemes Act 131 of 1998 (GenN2288 GG 50041 p22 26Jan2024).
Draft dispensing fee to be charged by persons licensed in terms of section 22C(1)(a) of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 (GN4324 GG 50071 p111 2Feb2024)
Regulations relating to a transparent pricing system for medicines and scheduled substances: (Draft dispensing fee for pharmacists for 2024) (GN4325 GG 50071 p114 2Feb2024)
Also included is the following journal article:
Ozah, Karabo. Informed consent and access to gender-affirming treatment for children in South Africa. - 2023 (56) De Jure Law Journal p569
Energy Law Alert: 8 February 2024
Thursday’s edition contains information on the fuel price increases; the delayed reopening of Lily Mine; the backlog of mining licence applications; the new mining rights system and Eskom's load-limiting strategy.
The following Government Gazette notice has been published:
National Radioactive Waste Disposal Institute Act 53 of 2008: Draft Regulations on the Format of the Application for a Radioactive Waste Disposal Certificate. (GN4297 GG 50060 p3 1Feb2024)
Law Practice Management Alert: January 2024
This newsletter is intended not only for legal professionals, but also for the legal support teams responsible for the day-to-day running of functions such as: human resources, knowledge management, legal operations, financial management, marketing (including social media and website administration), client relations, information technology and more.
The references below provide a preview of the content you can expect:
Jardine, Shaun. Ditch the Billable Hour! Implementing Value-Based Pricing in a Law Firm. – Hawksmoor Publishing, 2024.
Law firm office boasts giant slide. – 2024 Jan 22 Legal Cheek
Lobell, Kylie Ora. Tips for addressing toxic behavior in law firms. – 2024 Jan Legal Management
Marrone, Stefanie M. Why lawyers should make annual on-site visits to clients. – 2024 Jan 23 The National Law Review
Van de Rheede, Jeannine. Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment: Transformation of the ownership structure of law firms. – 2023 37(2) Speculum Juris p273
Vlemincx, Eve. The haunting effects of ghosting. – 2024 Jan 22 Legal Business World
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Date posted: 9 February 2024