Legislative Comment Deadlines: January 2026
A summary of national government proposals and draft legislation currently open for public comment during January 2026.-
Occupational Qualifications: Transitional Arrangements Update
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DHA to Phase Out Green Barcoded IDs under Identification Act
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Employment Services Amendment Bill: Strict Verification of Foreign Workers Required
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Government Strengthens Migration Management and Regulatory Enforcement
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Western Cape High Court Declares NSFAS Payment Contracts Invalid
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Business Rescue Practitioners: Licence Suspension and Revocation Grounds Gazetted
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FICA Control Regulations Amended to Introduce Cross-Border Tracing Mechanisms
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A summary of national government proposals and draft legislation currently open for public comment during January 2026.Revenue Laws Amendment Act: Two-Pot System Date Correction
The Revenue Laws Amendment Act, 2025 has been gazetted to resolve a technical anomaly regarding the commencement date for seed capital calculations under the two-pot retirement system.High Court and Magistrates’ Courts Rules: 2026 Amendments
Substantive amendments to the rules regulating proceedings in the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts will come into effect on 30 January 2026.IASB Proposes New Risk Mitigation Accounting Model for Interest Rate Risk
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft proposing a new accounting model to align interest rate risk management with financial reporting.FIC: Draft Directive on Additional Registration Information
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued a draft directive under section 43B of the FIC Act, proposing that accountable institutions provide detailed information on their group structures, including branches and subsidiaries.FIC Issues Typology Report on Holiday Fraud Schemes
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a typology report detailing common holiday-related fraud schemes and indicators of criminality to assist the public and accountable institutions in identifying suspicious activities.FIC Issues Advisory on Holiday Season Scams and Typologies
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a typologies report and advisory warning consumers and accountable institutions of increased scam activity during the holiday season.FIC Report: Financial Flows in Succulent Poaching
The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued a report detailing the financial flows and money laundering risks associated with the illegal trade of rare South African succulents.Persistent Organic Pollutants: Draft Consolidated Regulations Issued
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published draft regulations to consolidate existing rules governing persistent organic pollutants and introduce new phase-out deadlines for specific chemicals.Traditional Courts Act: Draft Regulations and Code of Conduct Published for Comment
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued a call for public comment on draft regulations and a draft code of conduct under the Traditional Courts Act, No. 9 of 2022.Waste Management: Draft Five-Year Strategy Gazetted for Comment
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for public comment on a draft national five-year waste management strategy aimed at diverting 40% of waste from landfills.Information Regulator Reports on PAIA Compliance and Enforcement
The Information Regulator has released findings from 80 compliance assessments under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000, highlighting widespread failures in manual accessibility and annual reporting.Information Regulator Refers PAIA Non-Compliance to SAPS
The Information Regulator has referred three cases to SAPS for criminal investigation following non-compliance with enforcement notices issued under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000.Competition Commission: Draft Guidelines on Minority Shareholder Protections
The Competition Commission has issued draft guidelines clarifying when minority shareholder protections constitute an acquisition of control under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998.ICASA Issues Revised Draft IMT Roadmap for Public Comment
The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published a revised draft roadmap for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), outlining the proposed framework for radio frequency spectrum assignment and long-term planning.Status of 2025 Tax Amendment Bills
The 2025 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, and Rates Bill remain pending following the rising of Parliament for the festive season.Immigration and Transport Amendment Bills Passed by Parliament
The National Council of Provinces has passed the Immigration Amendment Bill and the Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill, referring both to the President for assent.IRBA: Compliance Requirements for Auditing Listed Entities
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has issued a reminder regarding the regulatory obligations and quality management requirements for firms auditing listed entities under the JSE Listings Requirements.CIPC Issues Warning on Compliance Checklist Accuracy
The CIPC has issued Customer Notice 53 of 2025, warning that the Corporate Governance, Surveillance and Enforcement Unit is monitoring Compliance Checklist submissions for accuracy and initiating proactive investigations into suspected non-compliance.CIPC Automates Voluntary Deregistration Process
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Notice 57 of 2025, announcing the full automation of voluntary deregistration for companies and close corporations.Reserved Postal Services: Small Parcels Removed from SAPO Monopoly
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has issued a directive extending the South African Post Office’s reserved postal services for one year, while excluding small parcels from the scope of these exclusive rights.Intergovernmental, Monitoring, Support & Interventions Bill: Call for Submissions
The National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs has invited written submissions on the Intergovernmental, Monitoring, Support & Interventions Bill ahead of 2026 hearings.Rules Board Invites Comment on SCA and Magistrates’ Courts Rule Amendments
The Rules Board for Courts of Law has published six draft amendments to the rules regulating the conduct of proceedings in the Supreme Court of Appeal and Magistrates’ Courts, with a public comment deadline of 27 February 2026.Electronic Communications: Minister Issues B-BBEE Policy Directive to ICASA
The Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies has issued a policy directive to ICASA to align its 2021 ownership regulations with the amended ICT sector B-BBEE code.Revised White Paper on Citizenship and Immigration Published for Comment
The Department of Home Affairs has released a revised draft White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, extending the public comment period to 15 February 2026.The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Acts Online. Acts Online accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the article, nor does the information contained herein constitute advice, legal or otherwise.