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The Financial Intelligence Centre has updated the Targeted Financial Sanctions list following amendments by the United Nations Security Council, impacting compliance requirements under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
Recent judicial precedents and amendments to the Trust Property Control Act and FICA have intensified the compliance requirements for trustees, specifically regarding beneficial ownership and fiduciary accountability.
The Competition Commission has launched a review of regulatory barriers to market participation, inviting stakeholders to submit proposals for reform by 5 June 2026. The Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill has been formally introduced in Parliament to replace the 2019 Act following a Constitutional Court ruling.
Accounting firms face increased regulatory scrutiny and personal liability under POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act as data breaches rise and the Information Regulator intensifies enforcement.
The IFRS Foundation is developing IFRS 20, a new accounting standard for regulatory assets and liabilities, set to replace IFRS 14 in 2029.
The Auditor-General has released the 2024-25 Consolidated General Report, revealing that only 151 out of 417 auditees achieved clean audit outcomes under the Public Finance Management Act.
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has released an Exposure Draft proposing the introduction of IVS 107: Quality Controls and updates addressing AI and sustainability. The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12-2026] has been formally tabled in Parliament, marking a significant step in the reform of the telecommunications regulatory framework. The Prudential Authority has called for comments on a revised draft prudential standard regarding public disclosures for insurers, following proposals first issued in 2021. The Rules Board for Courts of Law has invited public comment on draft amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts rules governing the sale in execution of immovable property. National Treasury has released draft capital flow management regulations under the Currency and Exchanges Act, 1933, for public comment, proposing to replace the 1961 regulations and bring crypto-assets under exchange control oversight. National Treasury has published explanatory summaries for the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill and the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill ahead of their formal introduction to Parliament. The Legal Practice Council has gazetted amendments to its rules regarding the remuneration of pupils undergoing practical vocational training and the definition of 'good standing'. National Treasury has invited public comment on draft General and Tribunal Regulations to operationalise the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024. The Department of Human Settlements has called for public comment on the draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from & Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has gazetted amendments to the Consumer Protection Act regulations, introducing new sub-regulations for the direct marketing opt-out registry. The Department of Basic Education has gazetted draft revised history Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statements (CAPS) for Grades 4 to 12, with the public comment period extended to 30 May 2026. Significant changes to South African labour law have come into effect, including a new Code of Good Practice: Dismissal and a Constitutional Court ruling on universal parental leave.
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued IFRS 18, replacing IAS 1 to standardise income statement subtotals and management-defined performance measures.
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Notice 20 of 2026, announcing the implementation of a Live Chat support channel on its official website to facilitate real-time query resolution. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published the revised decadal biodiversity management plan for black and white rhinoceros, consolidating previous policy into a single integrated regulatory tool. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has released a report detailing compliance trends among Non-Profit Companies (NPCs), highlighting specific risks in the religious sector.
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