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The Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has published the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12-2026] for public comment, proposing significant regulatory shifts in spectrum usage, infrastructure deployment, and market competition.
The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has concluded its 9th Summit, focusing on customs modernisation, trade facilitation, and alignment with the AfCFTA.
The Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Act of 2023 has officially commenced, establishing South African Sign Language as the country's twelfth official language. The Competition Commission has published draft terms of reference for a market inquiry into the South African franchise sector, inviting public comments by 7 August 2026. The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has called for written public submissions on three Bills, including the Extradition Bill and the International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill, by 24 July 2026. The 9th SACU Summit has resolved to accelerate the implementation of AfCFTA tariff concessions and step up joint customs enforcement operations targeting illicit trade.
The IFRS Foundation has released a new educational module to support the application of Section 30 (Foreign Currency Translation) of the third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has launched the Waste Economy Enterprises Repository of South Africa (WEERSA), calling on all eligible MSMEs with valid CIPC numbers to register. The Special Tribunal has ordered the South African Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (SASCOC) and associated parties to repay R24.98 million in unlawfully diverted National Lotteries Commission (NLC) grant funding following an investigation under the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, No. 74 of 1996. A high-impact joint government inspection at the Mooi River Toll Plaza has targeted immigration, labour, and transport compliance in the road freight sector. The National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation has called for written public submissions on the National Water Amendment Bill by 30 July 2026. The South African Reserve Bank has called for public comment on proposed regulatory frameworks for cross-border payment facilitators. The South African government has announced a comprehensive migration management strategy to strengthen border security, modernise digital systems, and escalate enforcement of immigration and labour laws. The Minister of Agriculture has approved a new set of national Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) control measures to streamline outbreak management and protect agricultural trade.
An overview of the strict statutory requirements for operational restructures under the Labour Relations Act, including the critical distinction between Section 189 and 189A, and the impact of the Buthelezi principle on fixed-term contracts. The IFRS Foundation has published a new educational module to support the application of Section 21 (Provisions and Contingencies) of the third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard. The National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Health has voted in favour of the motion of desirability on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill, advancing the draft legislation. The Auditor-General has tabled the 2024-2025 local government audit outcomes, revealing that only 15% of municipalities achieved clean audits despite improvements in financial statement submission rates. The South African Council for the Architectural Profession (SACAP) and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) have partnered to strengthen the prosecution of offences under the Architectural Profession Act, No. 44 of 2000. The IFRS Foundation has released a new educational module to support the implementation and application of Section 13 (Inventories) of the third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard. The National Assembly Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies has called for written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, with a deadline of 21 August 2026. The 9th SACU Summit of Heads of State or Government will convene in Cape Town to review the SACU Strategic Plan (2022–2027) and address regional trade integration.
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange has proposed amendments to its Listings Requirements to align corporate governance and remuneration policies with Sections 30A and 30B of the Companies Amendment Act, No. 16 of 2024. The Prudential Authority and National Treasury have provided an update on the repayment of R2.1 billion to Ithala SOC Limited depositors, with over R1.7 billion recovered since December 2025. Parliament is set to conclude key legislative work, including the consideration of the 2026 Appropriation Bill and departmental budget votes, before entering its constituency recess.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.
