Overview 

Family law in South Africa is undergoing one of the most significant transformations in recent history. Legislative reforms, landmark Constitutional Court judgments, and groundbreaking High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal decisions are reshaping the legal landscape governing marriages, divorce, cohabitation, maintenance, asset redistribution, estate planning, and the rights of vulnerable family members. 

This webinar will provide legal and financial practitioners with a comprehensive overview of the latest developments affecting family law practice in 2025 and 2026. Particular focus will be placed on the far-reaching implications of the Divorce Amendment Act 1 of 2024, the General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill B20-2025, evolving matrimonial property rights, redistribution claims, maintenance disputes, cohabitation rights, and the increasing role of forensic financial investigations in family law litigation. 

Attendees will gain practical insight into the legislative revolution currently taking place, analyse recent Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal judgments, understand procedural developments affecting family law matters, and learn how these changes impact legal, fiduciary, accounting, and estate-planning professionals. The session will also highlight compliance requirements, emerging litigation risks, and best-practice approaches for advising clients in an increasingly complex family law environment. 

Join Adv. Elgemé Haarhoff on 28 July 2026 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am as she explores the latest legislative reforms, landmark judgments, procedural developments, and practical implications shaping modern family law in South Africa. This session will equip attendees with the knowledge required to navigate evolving family law frameworks, manage litigation risks, advise clients effectively, and respond to the growing intersection between family law, financial planning, estate administration, and forensic investigations. 

Learning objectives 

Attending this webinar will equip you with the following skills: 

• Understand and apply recent legislative reforms affecting family law and matrimonial property systems. 

• Analyse landmark Constitutional Court judgments and their practical implications. 

• Navigate complex 2026 High Court and Supreme Court of Appeal family law jurisprudence. 

• Identify procedural compliance requirements, mediation obligations, and litigation risks. 

• Mitigate professional risk and update client advisory frameworks relating to family law, estates, and asset protection. 

Content 

The webinar will cover the following topics: 

• The Legislative Revolution in Family Law (2024–2025) 
o Divorce Amendment Act 1 of 2024 
o Muslim marriage recognition and redistribution rights 
o General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill B20-2025 
o Matrimonial property reforms and redistribution claims against deceased estates 

• Constitutional Landmark Judgments 
o Jordaan v Minister of Home Affairs [2025] ZACC 19 
o Gender-neutral surname rights following marriage 
o EB v ER & KG v Minister of Home Affairs 
o Constitutional invalidity of the 1984 asset redistribution limitation 

• SCA and High Court Family Law Developments (2026) 
o B.E v N.T [2026] ZASCA 25 and Rule 43 appealability 
o VVC v JRM [2026] ZACC 2 and antenuptial contract execution requirements 
o P.A.L v R.J.T [2026] ZAWCHC 99 and cohabitation rights 
o J.V.D.B v O.V.D.B [2026] ZAWCHC 136 and financial disclosure obligations 
o Best interests of the child jurisprudence and parental rights disputes 
o Significant 2026 family law case law developments 

• Procedure, Mediation and Court Rules 
o Mandatory mediation frameworks and Gauteng Division Mediation Directive 2025 
o Rule 43 and Rule 43(6) procedural requirements 
o Procedural compliance pitfalls and litigation consequences 

• Family Law, Estates and Financial Risk Management 
o Redistribution claims and estate planning implications 
o Forensic accounting investigations in family law litigation 
o Asset tracing, financial disclosure and hidden asset disputes 
o Professional negligence and risk management considerations 

• Practice Guidance and Research Resources 

o Key family law case law databases and legal resources 

o Accredited legal journals and research tools 

o Practical strategies for advising clients in a changing legal environment 

About the presenter 

Adv. Elgemé Haarhoff 

Adv. Elgemé Haarhoff successfully completed SS-Law (Cum Laude) in 2014 presented by the University of Pretoria in Association with the Pretoria Society of Advocates. 

Since 2014, Adv. Haarhoff underwent 17 continuous development courses, inter alia, Cybercrime by Prof. DP van der Merwe, who assisted in drafting the Cybercrimes Act and publication of the book titled “Information and Communications Technology Law” and Cybercrimes under her LLM Degree by Adv. Wilma Gernandt from the Justice College who also assisted in drafting of the Cybercrimes Act. 

Adv. Haarhoff furthermore completed various leadership courses and successfully completed her BA-Law degree in 2016. 

During 2018 she became a Divorce and Family Mediator, completed numerous Trial Advocacy Courses presented by the Pretoria Society of Advocates, Pretoria Attorneys Association including the Black Lawyers Association, Advanced Psychology Training for Mediators, and School for Legal Practice through the University of Pretoria. 

In 2019 she obtained her LLB degree (Academic Information Management; Criminology; Family law; Legal Practice; Deeds and Notarial Practice; Statutory Crimes) from the University of Pretoria and completed her Pupillage (cum laude) at the Gauteng Society of Advocates in 2020. 

Adv. Haarhoff became admitted during 2021 and ever since practiced as an advocate of the High Court, passionate about Criminal Law. 

Adv. Haarhoff completed her LLM Degree in Procedural Law in 2023 at the University of Pretoria and is a LLD Prospective Candidate at the University of Pretoria. 

Who should attend? 

The following persons will benefit from attending this webinar: 

• Attorneys. 

• Corporate Legal Professionals. 

• Legal Academics. 

• Candidate attorneys. 

• Law Students. 

• Paralegals. 

Price              

• R 400.00 - Online admission - Individual.  

• Group Price 1 - From R337 per person (up to 5 users)   

• Group Price 2 - From R260 per person (up to 10 users)   

• Group Price 3 - From R224 per person (over 11 users)  

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Additional material 

By attending this webinar you will be provided with: 

• A summarised slide presentation. 

• Reference documents and/ or course material where available. 

• You can ask questions during the webinar and you will also have access to the presenter after the webinar. 

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