Draft Amendments to NPA and SAPS Acts Published for Comment

Posted 23 October 2026

Explanatory summaries of draft Private Member’s Bills amending the National Prosecuting Authority Act and the South African Police Service Act have been published for public comment.

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Updated CCMA Conduct of Proceedings Rules Gazetted

Posted 23 October 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has gazetted updated rules governing the conduct of proceedings before the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA).

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Draft NEMA Administrative Penalties Bill and Wild Marine Fisheries Policy Published for Comment

Posted 23 October 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published the draft National Environmental Management Laws (Administrative Penalties) Amendment Bill and a draft wild marine fisheries policy for public comment.

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National Treasury Calls for Input on Financial Sector Climate Transition Framework

Posted 23 October 2026

National Treasury has issued a media statement calling for public input on a proposed climate transition planning and disclosure framework for South African financial institutions.

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Revised White Paper on Local Government Launched

Posted 23 October 2026

The executive has launched the final revised White Paper on Local Government, signalling impending constitutional and statutory revisions to municipal governance frameworks.

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COIDA: 4.1% Increase in Monthly Pensions, Constant Attendance Allowance, and Schedule 4 Amendments

Posted 23 October 2026

The Minister of Employment and Labour has gazetted a 4.1% increase in COIDA monthly pensions and Constant Attendance Allowances, alongside an updated Schedule 4, effective 1 April 2026.

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SARB Releases Draft Synthetic Financial Centre Framework for Comment

Posted 22 October 2026

The South African Reserve Bank has published a draft synthetic financial centre framework to enable approved institutions to manage qualifying foreign portfolios from South Africa.

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Draft PFMA and MFMA Amendment Bills: National Treasury Calls for Comment

Posted 22 October 2026

National Treasury has released the draft Public Finance Management & Related Laws Amendment Bill and the draft Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Amendment Bill for public comment by 29 January 2027.

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Revised White Paper on Local Government Launched: Proposed Governance and Financial Overhaul

Posted 22 October 2026

Government has released the Revised White Paper on Local Government, detailing structural legislative, administrative, and financial reforms to replace the 1998 framework.

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Revised White Paper on Local Government Proposes Differentiated Powers and Utility Licensing

Posted 22 October 2026

The executive has released the Revised White Paper on Local Government, initiating legislative shifts toward differentiated municipal powers, compulsory licensing for service providers, and ring-fenced utility revenue.

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CoGTA Releases Final Revised White Paper on Local Government

Posted 22 October 2026

The Department of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs has introduced the Final Revised White Paper on Local Government, establishing a differentiated municipal funding framework and merit-based administrative appointments.

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SARS Releases 2025/26 Annual Report

Posted 22 October 2026

The South African Revenue Service has published its Annual Report for the 2025/26 financial year, reflecting net revenue collections of R2 010.3 billion and compliance programme yields of R319.2 billion.

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SARS Gross Tax Revenue Target Revised Upward to R2.144 Trillion

Posted 22 October 2026

The Minister of Finance has revised South Africa’s gross tax revenue target for 2026/27 upward by R17.1 billion to R2.144 trillion, supported by strong performance in corporate tax, dividends tax, and VAT.

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National Treasury 2026 MTBPS: Key Legislative Proposals and Tax Measures

Posted 21 October 2026

The 2026 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement outlines upcoming legislative reforms, including capital flow rules, fuel levy cuts, and fiscal anchor legislation.

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Temporary General Fuel Levy Relief Announced in MTBPS

Posted 21 October 2026

The Minister of Finance has announced phased temporary reductions in the general fuel levy on petrol and diesel running from 4 November 2026 to 5 January 2027.

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High Court Dismisses Challenge to Estate Fees on Property Practitioners

Posted 21 October 2026

The Gauteng Division of the High Court has dismissed an application seeking declaratory relief on fees levied against property practitioners by residential estates and homeowners’ associations.

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CIPC Updates Company Director Amendment Process

Posted 21 October 2026

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission has revised its electronic director amendment procedure, introducing mandatory board OTP confirmation to curb fraudulent register alterations.

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MTBPS and Adjustments Appropriation Bill Tabled Under PFMA Section 28

Posted 21 October 2026

In terms of section 28 of the Public Finance Management Act, No. 1 of 1999, the Minister of Finance has tabled the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement and the Adjustments Appropriation Bill in the National Assembly.

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Rapid Network Deployment: ICASA Directed on Infrastructure GIS and Landowner Disputes

Posted 20 October 2026

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has gazetted a policy direction instructing ICASA to establish a GIS infrastructure database and formalise dispute procedures for landowner access.

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IESBA Staff Issues Guidance on Sustainability Assurance Ethics (IESSA)

Posted 20 October 2026

The IESBA Staff has released 9 new Questions and Answers to assist practitioners in applying the International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance ahead of the 15 December 2026 effective date.

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Ekurhuleni Granted Section 34 Determination to Procure 2 400 MW from IPPs

Posted 19 October 2026

A Ministerial Determination issued under section 34 of the Electricity Regulation Act allows the City of Ekurhuleni to procure 2 400 MW of new generation capacity from independent power producers.

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IESBA Releases 2026 Handbook of the International Code of Ethics

Posted 19 October 2026

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants has released the 2026 Handbook of the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants, introducing ethics standards for sustainability assurance and external expert reliance.

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Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill: Notice of Intention to Table

Posted 16 October 2026

A notice containing an explanatory summary of an intended Private Member’s Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill has been published in the Government Gazette for public comment.

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Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill: Explanatory Summary Gazetted

Posted 16 October 2026

SARS has gazetted an explanatory summary of the 2026 Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill ahead of its formal tabling in Parliament on 21 October 2026.

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SAICA Issues Updated Guide on Statutory Regulatory Reporting Duties

Posted 16 October 2026

SAICA has issued an updated compliance guide delineating statutory reporting obligations to regulators across 21 South African Acts for the 2026 reporting cycle.

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