Every week, we compile comprehensive newsletters on legal developments to ensure that our clients are well-informed. Our free weekly Legal Update highlights a small selection of information from these newsletters. This week's edition includes content such as the Chief Master's Directive on the placement of online estate adverts and the new Discussion Papers on the Review of the Criminal Justice System released by the South African Law Reform Commission. We also cite articles exploring the impact of the Climate Change Act, potential penalties for building owners regarding energy efficiency, and the fierce debate over nuclear power in South Africa.
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ATTORNEY ALERT: 24 FEBRUARY 2025 |
Monday’s edition features content such as the Chief Master’s Directive on the placing of online estate adverts and the following Discussion Papers on the Review of the Criminal Justice System issued by the South African Law Reform Commission:
Also included are several judgments, including the following Supreme Court of Appeal judgment:
Akani Retirement Fund Administrators (Pty) Ltd and Others v Moropa and Others (1125/2022; 1129/2022) [2025] ZASCA 13 (21 February 2025)
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EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR LAW ALERT: 24 FEBRUARY 2025 |
This week’s edition contains a reference to the latest Labour Appeal Court judgment:
The following Labour Court judgments regarding dismissals are included:
Also featured are various articles referring to recent Labour Court judgments, including:
Venter, Zelda. Baker reinstated after unfair dismissal over mixing mistake. [Pioneer Foods (Pty) Ltd t/a Aeroton Bakery v Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration and Others (JR2096/21) [2025] ZALCJHB 49 (13 February 2025)] – 2025 Feb 19 Pretoria News
Venter, Zelda. Fired police officers fail in bid to get their jobs back. [Astle and Another v Safety and Security Sector Bargaining Council (SSSBC) and Others (JR975/21) [2025] ZALCJHB 48 (12 February 2025)] – 2025 Feb 20 Cape Times
INSURANCE LAW ALERT: 25 FEBRUARY 2025 |
This week’s edition contains a reference to the following Supreme Court of Appeal judgment:
The latest Financial Services Tribunal decisions are featured, including:
The Geneva Association has published a report titled “Insurance and the longevity economy: Navigating protection in the era of 100-year lives."
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HEALTH LAW ALERT: 26 FEBRUARY 2025 |
The most recent edition contains a reference to the following journal article:
Mutlokwa, Hoitsimolimo. The state of psychiatric health care in South Africa 30 years into democracy. – 2024 38(2) Speculum Juris Law Journal p336
Two articles regarding the High Court judgment in De Jager v Netcare Ltd (42041/16) [2025] ZAGPPHC (17 February 2025) are featured:
Mulligan, Tanya et al. Public surveillance – A breach of POPIA? – 2025 Feb 21 Cowan-Harper-Madikizela Attorneys
Munga, Shenaaz and Raath, Priyanka. Privacy, surveillance, and legal rights. – 2025 Feb 18 ENS
Also included is the following article dealing with a recent medical negligence case:
Manavhela, Maano. The importance of timely medical intervention. [NK v Member of the Executive Council for Health: Limpopo (5710/2019) [2025] ZALMPPHC 11 (27 January 2025)] – 2025 Feb 19 Norton Rose Fulbright: Financial Institutions Legal Snapshot
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ENERGY LAW ALERT: 27 FEBRUARY 2025 |
This week’s edition contains a reference to the following High Court judgment:
Also included are the following articles:
Ross, James. The impact of the Climate Change Act on the mining industry. – 2025 Feb 21 Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr
Van Blerk, Sonya. Possible penalties imposed on building owners: How energy efficient is your building? – 2025 Feb 19 Garlicke & Bousfield
Van Diemen, Ethan. Watt now? Nuclear power sparks fierce debate over SA’s future energy mix. – 2025 Feb 19 Daily Maverick
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Date posted: 28 February 2025