Companies Act Amendments and CIPC Beneficial Ownership Hard-Stop
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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.
The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has initiated a post-implementation review of the NOCLAR standard and the Restructured Code of Ethics.
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. 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. 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.
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.
A guide to the regulatory requirements and practical application of independent reviews under the Companies Act and ISRE 2400 (Revised).
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.
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.
All COIDA Letters of Good Standing expired on 30 April 2026; employers must submit Return of Earnings by 30 June 2026 to renew. The Information Regulator has invited public comment on a draft code of conduct governing the processing of personal information during gated access control procedures. 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. 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.
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.
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.
The draft Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes a new corporate offence for failing to prevent corrupt activities by associates. The Department of Transport has gazetted the National Airports Development Plan, outlining a reactive application process for airport licensing and provincial infrastructure assessments. As of 30 April 2026, 45 Bills are currently being processed through the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces. A summary of national government proposals and new legislation open for public participation during May 2026. A draft Employment Equity Amendment Bill has been proposed to mandate pay transparency and address salary disparities based on race, gender, and disability. The Constitution 24th Amendment Bill, which seeks to disqualify individuals removed from office for misconduct from serving in the National Assembly or provincial legislatures, has been tabled in Parliament.
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, effective from 1 May 2026. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has finalised a draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill for Cabinet approval, focusing on the governance and regulatory framework of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund.
SARS has increased the allowable diesel consumption for refund claims from 80% to 100% for primary sector beneficiaries under the Customs and Excise Act, effective 1 April 2026.
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