Two apologies and an unanswered question: when judges keep justice waiting
Two Labour Appeal Court judgments delivered in September 2026 contain unusual apologies. In each, the judge who ultimately wrote the judgment explained that another judge had originally been assigned to do so.
Both matters were heard on 24 February 2026. The judgments followed on 7 and 10 September, 195 and 198 calendar days later. Their explanations raise questions about responsibility for delayed judgments and about what the public can establish from the available records.
Landmark Appeal Court victory for Discovery delivers major benefits for all medical scheme members
By Tony Beamish | 16 October 2026 In a landmark judgment with far-reaching consequences for millions of South Africans belonging to medical schemes, the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has ruled that the Road Accident Fund (RAF) may not refuse to compensate road...
Cecil Greenfield, gentleman and legend, has passed away
Cecil Greenfield, distinguished and respected, handwriting and questioned document examiner, passed away on 26 August 2026 as the age of 97. He was born on 19 December 1928.
Ronald Bobroff seeks readmission as an Australian solicitor
“The Bobroff’s overreaching, coupled with their decision to retain their gains and investing or reinvesting same for their own benefit, after 2014, knowing that they were not entitled to the money, constituted theft.”
– Judges of the Supreme Court of Appeal
Darren Bobroff (aka Doron Bobrow) is still not fit or proper
“Refusal of grant of practising certificate entitling him to engage in legal practice as an employee of a law practice for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026”
Ronald Bobroff is still not fit or proper
“Refusal for grant of Australian practising certificate entitling him to engage in legal practice as a principal of a law practice for the period 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026”