Competition Commission: Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Technical Goods Aftermarkets
Electricity Sector Market Transformation Position Paper Gazetted
President Authorises SIU Investigation into Theewaterskloof Municipality
SARS Calls for Public Comment on VAT Modernisation Consultation Paper
National Treasury Releases Discussion Paper on Centralised Unclaimed Assets
Prudential Authority Issues Draft Directives on FLAC Debt Investments
Judicial Service Commission: Comment Sought on Revised Selection and Breach Procedures
Draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill Published for Public Comment
National Treasury Releases Discussion Paper on Centralising Unclaimed Financial Assets
2024 REIT Definition and Prescribed Requirements Gazetted into Force
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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. 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. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has briefed Parliament on major legislative updates, including the repeal of the Riotous Assemblies Act, No. 17 of 1956, and key amendments to the Legal Practice Act, No. 28 of 2014. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has invited public comments on the draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill by 11 September 2026. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has briefed Parliament on the South African Judicial Education Institute Amendment Bill, which seeks to restructure the governance of judicial education and separate academic leadership from administrative management. The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has gazetted a fourth set of amendments to the terms of reference for the Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference & Corruption in the Criminal Justice System. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued draft regulations under the Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of Oaths Act, No. 16 of 1963, to replace the existing 1972 framework. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has launched the Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge under the National Prosecuting Authority Act. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has commenced a phased transition to transfer superior court administrative services to the Office of the Chief Justice, advancing judicial institutional independence. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued guidelines under the Child Justice Act, No. 75 of 2008, detailing departmental responsibilities for transporting children in conflict with the law. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued a directive under the Child Justice Act, No. 75 of 2008, targeting age assessment and diversion procedures. The Constitutional Court has declared specific educational reproduction provisions in the Copyright Amendment Bill unconstitutional, limiting Parliament's upcoming redrafting and public consultation process. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is set to table the Repeal of Certain Pre-1994 Justice Laws Bill in Parliament, targeting 149 redundant statutes. The President has amended the terms of reference and regulations for the presidential commissions of inquiry into the criminal justice system and TRC case-related matters.
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 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.
