Immigration and Water Infrastructure Acts Signed into Law

Posted 14 May 2026

The President has signed the 2025 Immigration Amendment Act and the 2026 South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Ltd Amendment Act into law.

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Transnet Allocates Rail Slots to 11 Private Operators

Posted 14 May 2026

Transnet Rail Infrastructure Manager (TRIM) has allocated rail slots to 11 private Train Operating Companies, marking the implementation of third-party access to South Africa’s rail network.

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PFMA Contravention Charges Against National Police Commissioner

Posted 14 May 2026

The suspended National Police Commissioner has appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court facing four charges under the Public Finance Management Act, No. 1 of 1999.

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National Treasury: Draft General Public Procurement Regulations

Posted 14 May 2026

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.

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Draft Public Procurement Tribunal Regulations Published

Posted 14 May 2026

National Treasury has published draft regulations for the Public Procurement Tribunal, a key body established under the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024.

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IFIAR: 2026 Report on the Use of Technology in Audits

Posted 14 May 2026

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.

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ICASA Clarifies B-BBEE Policy for Satellite Operators

Posted 13 May 2026

ICASA has confirmed that full alignment with B-BBEE equity equivalent programmes for international satellite operators requires amendments to the Electronic Communications Act, No. 36 of 2005.

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DFFE to Replace Listed Waste Management Activities

Posted 12 May 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for public comment on a proposed new list of waste management activities under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008.

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IAASB Proposes Comprehensive Revisions to ISRE 2410

Posted 12 May 2026

The IAASB has proposed the first comprehensive update to ISRE 2410 since 2005, introducing stricter requirements for fraud, going concern, and quality management in interim reviews.

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IRBA Releases News Issue 73 for Q1 2026

Posted 12 May 2026

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.

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IESBA Launches Post-Implementation Review of NOCLAR Standard

Posted 12 May 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.

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DTIC Signals Potential Expansion of B-BBEE Equity Measures

Posted 11 May 2026

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has indicated that the ongoing review of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act may lead to expanded equity and participation requirements.

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Strengthening SAHRC Enforcement Powers

Posted 10 May 2026

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.

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Competition Commission: Proposed Amendments to Rule 39 and Merger Breach Procedures

Posted 07 May 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has released draft amendments to the rules regulating the conduct of proceedings within the Competition Commission, specifically targeting the enforcement of merger conditions.

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Local Government: Draft Reviewed White Paper Gazetted

Posted 07 May 2026

The Department of Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs has gazetted a draft reviewed White Paper on Local Government for public comment, targeting reforms in governance and financial sustainability.

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Mastering Independent Reviews under ISRE 2400

Posted 07 May 2026

A guide to the regulatory requirements and practical application of independent reviews under the Companies Act and ISRE 2400 (Revised).

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Implementation of Global Minimum Tax Act, 2024 and GloBE Rules

Posted 07 May 2026

The Global Minimum Tax Act, 2024, and the Global Minimum Tax Administration Act, 2024, introduce a 15% minimum effective tax rate for large multinational enterprises.

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CIPC Notice 25 of 2026: Director Information Accuracy

Posted 07 May 2026

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.

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COIDA: Renewal of Letters of Good Standing and ROE Deadlines

Posted 07 May 2026

All COIDA Letters of Good Standing expired on 30 April 2026; employers must submit Return of Earnings by 30 June 2026 to renew.

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Information Regulator: Draft Code of Conduct for Gated Access Control

Posted 06 May 2026

The Information Regulator has invited public comment on a draft code of conduct governing the processing of personal information during gated access control procedures.

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FSCA Issues Draft Conduct Standards for Benchmarks and Market Infrastructures

Posted 05 May 2026

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has released two draft conduct standards for public comment, focusing on benchmark provision and the governance of market infrastructures.

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Draft Regulations on Digital Identity Credentials Published for Comment

Posted 05 May 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has released draft regulations to establish digital credentials as a formalised additional form of identity alongside physical Smart ID cards.

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Withdrawal of Draft National AI Policy

Posted 05 May 2026

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.

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COIDA: Maximum and Minimum Earnings Thresholds for 2026/2027

Posted 05 May 2026

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.

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PRECCA Amendment Bill 2026

Posted 05 May 2026

The draft Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes a new corporate offence for failing to prevent corrupt activities by associates.

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