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The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft proposing narrow-scope amendments to IAS 28 to clarify eligibility for the fair value option for investments in associates and joint ventures.
The NCOP Select Committee on Security and Justice has extended the deadline for written submissions on the One-Stop Border Post Bill to 26 May 2026. National Treasury has issued a draft consumer education policy aimed at improving financial and digital literacy, with comments due by 15 May 2026. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published draft regulations under the Electronic Communications Act, No. 36 of 2005, to streamline the deployment of network infrastructure, with comments due in May 2026. The Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies has withdrawn the draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following the discovery of fictitious citations in the document.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released Draft Public Compliance Communication 125 for public comment, providing guidance on the submission of 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has finalised the Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) broadcasting regulations, repealing the 2012 and 2014 frameworks. The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has released the draft Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment, proposing significant changes to whistleblower protections and the burden of proof in retaliation cases.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 11 of 2026, mandating specified accountable institutions to submit their 2026 Risk and Compliance Returns electronically. The Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill has been formally tabled in Parliament to align the principal Act with the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002. The Financial Intelligence Centre has released Public Compliance Communication 61 to guide Crypto Asset Service Providers on implementing the travel rule for crypto asset transfers. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Select Committee on Appropriations has issued a call for written submissions on the Special Appropriation Bill, which seeks to retrospectively allocate additional funds for the 2025/26 financial year. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has clarified the implementation of a pre-export verification of conformity programme for certain unregulated products imported from the People’s Republic of China. The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Public Compliance Communication 23A to clarify the definition and regulatory scope of credit providers designated as accountable institutions under Schedule 1 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published amendments to the Municipal Party Elections Broadcasts and Political Advertisements Regulations, 2011, detailing new timeframes and compliance guidelines for licensees. The President has assented to three new statutes: the Public Administration Management Amendment Act, the Public Service Amendment Act, and the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response & Co-operation) Act. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has gazetted a second explanatory summary for the Extradition Bill ahead of its formal introduction to Parliament.
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the 2026 Employer Annual Reconciliation period, running from 1 April 2026 to 31 May 2026, with a strict enforcement rule regarding employee Income Tax Reference Numbers.
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced the 2026 submission period for the Return of Earnings under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, alongside new administrative penalties effective February 2026. Three key pieces of tax legislation giving effect to the 2025/26 Budget proposals have been signed into law and gazetted following parliamentary approval in February 2026. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has released four draft conduct standards and regulatory frameworks for public comment, targeting benchmarks, OTC derivatives, short selling, and market infrastructure. Postbank has registered with the FSCA and is updating its SARB application for a full commercial banking licence, requiring R2.3bn in capitalisation. As of 31 March 2026, 43 Bills are currently being processed through the South African Parliament, reflecting the latest legislative developments and status updates. National government has updated the schedule of legislative proposals and draft regulations open for public comment during April 2026 and the subsequent period. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has repealed the 2013 National Dust Control Regulations, introducing a new regulatory framework under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004.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.
