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The Information Regulator has published a draft Gated Access Code of Conduct under the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013, regulating how personal information is processed at access-controlled premises.
National Treasury has published the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, for public comment in terms of the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024. National Treasury has published draft regulations for the Public Procurement Tribunal, a key body established under the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024.
The International Forum of Independent Audit Regulators (IFIAR) has released its 2026 report detailing the impact of AI and data analytics on global audit practices and risk management.
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has released Issue 73 of its quarterly newsletter, detailing regulatory updates, standards developments, and disciplinary outcomes for the first quarter of 2026.
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has initiated a post-implementation review of the NOCLAR standard and the Restructured Code of Ethics.
The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development is reviewing the South African Human Rights Commission Act following a Constitutional Court ruling on the Commission's remedial powers.
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Notice 25 of 2026, reminding companies of their statutory obligation to maintain accurate director information in terms of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008.
All COIDA Letters of Good Standing expired on 30 April 2026; employers must submit Return of Earnings by 30 June 2026 to renew.
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has withdrawn the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following the discovery of fabricated academic citations within the document.
The Minister of Employment and Labour has issued General Notice 3910 in Gazette 54577, setting the COIDA earnings thresholds for the 2026/2027 assessment year.
The draft Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes a new corporate offence for failing to prevent corrupt activities by associates.
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, effective from 1 May 2026.
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has finalised a draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill for Cabinet approval, focusing on the governance and regulatory framework of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund. The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has released the draft Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment, proposing significant changes to whistleblower protections and the burden of proof in retaliation cases. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has gazetted a second explanatory summary for the Extradition Bill ahead of its formal introduction to Parliament.
The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act, 2022, introduces significant changes to employer compliance, including the recognition of PTSD as an occupational disease and stricter administrative penalties. A notice has been gazetted calling for public comment on a proposed amendment to the Prevention & Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act, No. 12 of 2004, aimed at strengthening penalties and aligning with international standards. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced the commencement date for the oversight mechanism governing National Prosecuting Authority investigators. The Rules Board for Courts of Law has invited public comment on draft amendments to Uniform Rule 53, which governs the review of decisions and proceedings from lower courts and administrative bodies. The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has called for input on draft regulations under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, No. 7 of 2024. 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.
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. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has invited public comment on draft regulations intended to operationalise the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act, No. 9 of 2024. A presidential proclamation has amended the terms of reference for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, extending the final report deadline to 31 August 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.
