Competition Commission: Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Technical Goods Aftermarkets

Posted 21 August 2026

The Competition Commission has gazetted draft guidelines on technical goods repair, service, and maintenance aftermarkets for public comment.

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Electricity Sector Market Transformation Position Paper Gazetted

Posted 21 August 2026

The Department of Electricity and Energy has published a position paper detailing the structural framework for electricity market transformation and the establishment of a competitive wholesale market.

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President Authorises SIU Investigation into Theewaterskloof Municipality

Posted 21 August 2026

A Presidential Proclamation under the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, No. 74 of 1996, has authorised the SIU to investigate procurement irregularities and maladministration at Theewaterskloof Local Municipality.

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SARS Calls for Public Comment on VAT Modernisation Consultation Paper

Posted 20 August 2026

The South African Revenue Service has published a consultation paper proposing the phased rollout of a digital VAT modernisation model incorporating e-invoicing and near-real-time reporting.

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National Treasury Releases Discussion Paper on Centralised Unclaimed Assets

Posted 20 August 2026

National Treasury has published a discussion paper detailing proposed regulatory reforms to establish a central administrator for unclaimed financial assets.

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Prudential Authority Issues Draft Directives on FLAC Debt Investments

Posted 20 August 2026

The Prudential Authority has published two draft directives for public comment concerning the regulatory capital treatment of investments in unsecured subordinated debt and First-Loss Absorbing Capacity (FLAC) instruments.

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Judicial Service Commission: Comment Sought on Revised Selection and Breach Procedures

Posted 20 August 2026

The Judicial Service Commission has called for public input on proposed revisions to its judicial selection processes, breach procedures, and the transfer of High Court judges.

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Draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill Published for Public Comment

Posted 20 August 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published the Draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing key structural and administrative reforms under the Legal Practice Act, 2014.

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National Treasury Releases Discussion Paper on Centralising Unclaimed Financial Assets

Posted 20 August 2026

National Treasury has published a policy discussion paper proposing a central administrator and statutory transfer framework to manage South Africa’s estimated R88 billion in unclaimed financial assets.

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2024 REIT Definition and Prescribed Requirements Gazetted into Force

Posted 20 August 2026

Subsection 1(1)(f) of the Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2024, amending the definition of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) under the Income Tax Act, 1962, has come into operation alongside gazetted company-related requirements.

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Basic Education: Four Sets of BELA-Linked Draft Regulations Gazetted

Posted 19 August 2026

The Department of Basic Education has issued four draft regulatory proposals under the South African Schools Act to operationalise key mechanisms aligned with the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act.

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Draft Regulation of Trust Bill, 2026 Published for Public Comment

Posted 19 August 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published the draft Regulation of Trust Bill, 2026, aimed at repealing and replacing the Trust Property Control Act, 1988.

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Municipal Electoral Regulations: IEC Calls for Public Comments

Posted 18 August 2026

The Electoral Commission has gazetted draft amendments to the Municipal Electoral Regulations for public consultation.

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Cabinet Approves Revised Electricity Pricing Policy for Public Comment

Posted 18 August 2026

The Revised Electricity Pricing Policy updates the 2008 framework, introducing a mandatory 10-year tariff forecast by NERSA and expanding Negotiated Pricing Agreements under the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, 2024.

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KZN Treasury Responds to Prudential Authority Liquidation Status on Ithala SOC Limited

Posted 18 August 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury has called for intergovernmental stakeholder meetings following reports that the Prudential Authority has withdrawn its liquidation application against Ithala SOC Limited.

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Draft Amendments to Driving Licence Validity Regulations Published for Comment

Posted 18 August 2026

The Department of Transport has published proposed amendments to regulations under the National Road Traffic Act, 1996, adjusting the validity periods for learner’s and driver’s licences.

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Transport Appeal Tribunal Amendment Act Commences Operation

Posted 18 August 2026

The Transport Appeal Tribunal Amendment Act has officially been brought into force following the gazetting of a presidential proclamation.

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Appointments to the Financial and Fiscal Commission in terms of Act 99 of 1997

Posted 18 August 2026

The President has appointed new members and executive leadership to the Financial and Fiscal Commission under the Constitution and the Financial and Fiscal Commission Act.

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Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on Employment Equity Plans Published for Comment

Posted 18 August 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has published the Draft Reviewed Code of Good Practice on the Preparation, Implementation and Monitoring of the Employment Equity Plan for public comment.

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Beneficial Owners of Financial Institutions: Draft Joint Standard Published for Comment

Posted 17 August 2026

The Prudential Authority and Financial Sector Conduct Authority have published a draft joint standard under the Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017, outlining requirements for beneficial owners of financial institutions.

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FIC Directive 10: Mandatory Geographic Location Reporting for Accountable Institutions

Posted 17 August 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre has gazetted Directive 10 under FICA, requiring accountable institutions to submit geographic location data for all head offices, branches, and subsidiaries by 29 October 2026.

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General Finance Laws Amendment Bill: Explanatory Summary Gazetted Ahead of Tabling

Posted 15 August 2026

National Treasury has gazetted the pre-tabling explanatory summary for the General Finance Laws Amendment Bill, which proposes key revisions to the Financial Sector Regulation Act and the Public Procurement Act.

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Draft Amendments to Small Merger Notification Guidelines Published for Comment

Posted 15 August 2026

The Competition Commission has published draft amendments to the 2022 Small Merger Notification Guidelines for public comment by 13 September 2026, focusing on acquisitions in digital and tech markets.

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GBVF Criminal Justice Inquiry: Submission Deadline Extended

Posted 14 August 2026

The South African Human Rights Commission, Commission for Gender Equality, and CRL Rights Commission have extended the deadline for written and oral submissions on the criminal justice system's response to GBVF.

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SAICA Issues Exposure Draft on Headline Earnings Circular 1/2026

Posted 14 August 2026

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has issued proposed Circular 1/2026 on Headline Earnings at the request of the JSE Limited to align reporting requirements with IFRS 18.

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