National Treasury Publishes Sustainable Finance Use of Proceeds Framework

Posted 01 June 2026

National Treasury has published its Sustainable Finance Use of Proceeds Framework, establishing the governance and reporting guidelines for green, social, and sustainability financing instruments.

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Draft Regulations Issued Under Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024

Posted 16 April 2026

National Treasury has invited public comment on draft General and Tribunal Regulations to operationalise the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024.

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National Treasury Invites Comments on Draft Consumer Financial Education Policy

Posted 10 April 2026

National Treasury has issued a draft consumer education policy aimed at improving financial and digital literacy, with comments due by 15 May 2026.

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Financial Intelligence: Input Sought on Risk & Compliance Return Proposals

Posted 11 March 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has called for input on a draft directive requiring accountable institutions to submit risk and compliance returns under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001.

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Budget 2026/27: Local Government Financial Management and Fiscal Framework

Posted 25 February 2026

National Treasury has outlined a regulatory shift toward municipal fiscal integrity and long-term financial planning in the 2026/27 Budget, while inviting public submissions on the fiscal framework.

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National Treasury Releases Operation Vulindlela Phase II Q3 Report

Posted 02 February 2026

National Treasury has published the Operation Vulindlela Phase II Quarter 3 progress report, detailing regulatory reforms in the energy, logistics, and immigration sectors.

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National Treasury Invites Public Proposals for 2026/27 Budget

Posted 21 January 2026

National Treasury has issued a call for public proposals to inform the 2026/27 Budget, shifting focus toward tax policies and infrastructure investment.

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Deadline Extended for Draft AML/CTF General Laws Amendment Bill

Posted 14 January 2026

National Treasury has extended the public comment deadline for the draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill to 2 March 2026.

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EU Removes South Africa from AML/CFT High-Risk List

Posted 13 January 2026

National Treasury has confirmed that the European Union (EU) has removed South Africa from its list of high-risk jurisdictions regarding money laundering and terrorism financing, effective 29 January 2026.

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Draft General Finance Laws Amendment Bill: Jibar Transition and Procurement Changes

Posted 02 December 2025

National Treasury has released the draft General Finance Laws (Official Benchmarks & Procurement) Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing critical updates to financial benchmark management and procurement reporting.

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Public Finance Management Act: Draft GRAP Standards Amendments

Posted 03 November 2025

National Treasury has released draft regulatory amendments under the Public Finance Management Act, No. 1 of 1999, to update financial reporting standards for public entities.

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National Treasury Issues PPP Guidelines

Posted 03 November 2025

National Treasury has issued new guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) focusing on fiscal commitments, contingent liabilities, and unsolicited bid proposals to safeguard public finances.

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South Africa Exits FATF Grey List Following AML/CFT Improvements

Posted 27 October 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, marking the completion of the February 2023 action plan.

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National Treasury Drafts Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Policy

Posted 07 October 2025

National Treasury has published a draft policy framework for a majority privately owned credit guarantee vehicle intended to support sustainable infrastructure and private grid projects by July 2026.

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South Africa Moves Toward FATF Greylist Exit Following Plenary Determination

Posted 17 June 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has made an initial determination that South Africa has substantially completed its action plan to address anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing deficiencies.

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