https://www.bizcommunity.com/Legal South Africa Legal news 15 Legal news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Legal en-us Wed, 06 May 2026 23:31:56 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/are-your-disciplinary-processes-up-to-code-069265a Failure to manage disciplinary hearings in line with current legislation can have costly consequences for employers, potentially resulting in the forced reinstatement of or compensation for dismissed staff — even those accused of criminal conduct. 1-267867 Wed, 06 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-forum-conflict-resolution-centre-agreement-signed-at-afsa-jaw-2026-392598a In a historic moment for African-led peace and dispute resolution, four former Heads of State, HE Joaquim Alberto Chissano (Mozambique), HE Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), HE Goodluck Jonathan (Nigeria), and HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia), on behalf of the Forum for Former African Heads of State and Government (Africa Forum), have signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA). 1-267863 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/property-sector-welcomes-landmark-judgment-against-cape-town-tariffs-069285a Justin Thom, director at Galetti Corporate Real Estate, has welcomed the Western Cape High Court’s ruling against the City of Cape Town’s fixed tariff structure. 1-267847 Wed, 06 May 2026 13:36:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nhi-faces-constitutional-court-test-this-week-392558a This week, the Western Cape Government and the Board of Healthcare Funders are challenging the NHI Act 20 of 2023 in the Constitutional Court. They wish to have the Act declared invalid and set aside. 1-267833 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-exiting-the-fatf-grey-list-is-just-the-start-to-south-africa-recovery-170396a South Africa’s removal from the Financial Action Task Force grey list was a major milestone, signaling to global markets that the country has strengthened its ability to prevent financial crime. 1-267848 Wed, 06 May 2026 09:26:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/beitbridge-fence-ruling-exposes-procurement-failures-069215a A landmark court outcome has reinforced the risks of weak procurement practices in public-infrastructure delivery, following the final dismissal of appeals linked to the controversial Beitbridge border fence project. 1-267827 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/therapy-or-nutrition-navigating-patent-protection-of-functional-foods-170266a As consumer demand shifts towards healthier lifestyles, the food industry is rapidly evolving beyond traditional nutrition. 1-267788 Tue, 05 May 2026 08:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/property-sector-braces-for-impact-after-cape-town-tariffs-struck-down-069195a A Western Cape High Court ruling against the City of Cape Town’s tariff structure is set to have far-reaching implications for the property sector, municipal finance and infrastructure planning across South Africa. 1-267777 Mon, 04 May 2026 17:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/labour-court-rules-on-quid-pro-quo-harassment-and-contractor-conduct-281387a In Masimla v Pioneer Fishing (Pty) Ltd and Others, the Labour Court was required to determine a referral related to an unfair discrimination claim under section 10(6)(h) of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (EEA). 1-267760 Mon, 04 May 2026 09:48:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/navigating-the-jagged-frontier-lessons-in-verification-from-the-frontlines-of-ai-and-law-847903a On Sunday evening, the Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies withdrew South Africa’s Draft National Artificial Intelligence Policy. The reason is extraordinary and worth dwelling on. 1-267739 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:28:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal South Africa