Small Claims Court Jurisdiction Limit Increased to R30 000

Posted 23 July 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has increased the monetary jurisdiction of Small Claims Courts from R20 000 to R30 000, taking effect on 1 August 2026.

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NCOP Calls for Submissions on Defence Amendment Bills

Posted 22 July 2026

The NCOP Select Committee on Security and Justice has called for public written submissions by 7 August 2026 on the Defence Amendment Bill and Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill.

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Small Claims Court Monetary Jurisdiction Increased to R30,000

Posted 22 July 2026

The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has gazetted an increase in the monetary jurisdiction of Small Claims Courts from R20,000 to R30,000, effective 1 August 2026.

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IASB Issues Proposed Updates to IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025

Posted 22 July 2026

The International Accounting Standards Board has published proposed updates to the IFRS Accounting Taxonomy 2025 to enable digital financial reporting for IFRS 20, hyperinflation presentation currency translations, and IFRS 19 disclosure amendments.

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KZN Legislature Adopts R168.2bn Budget as Treasury Issues MFMA Compliance Deadline

Posted 22 July 2026

The KwaZulu-Natal Legislature has adopted the province's R168.2 billion budget for the 2026/27 financial year, while Provincial Treasury has issued a strict 31 July 2026 compliance deadline to non-adopting municipal councils under the MFMA.

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Special Tribunal Declares R4m NLC Grant Unlawful and Orders Full Repayment

Posted 22 July 2026

The Special Tribunal has set aside a R4.7 million grant awarded by the National Lotteries Commission to the Mshandukani Foundation, ordering the full recovery of funds plus interest following an SIU investigation.

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IDAC Oversight Judge Assesses Complaints Against Directorate Head

Posted 22 July 2026

The Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge has confirmed receipt of complaints regarding IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson, to be assessed under its statutory framework.

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Home Affairs Advances Digital Identity and Immigration Reforms

Posted 22 July 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has announced key operational deadlines for the Trusted Employer Scheme and outlined updates to the Electronic Travel Authorisation system and Smart ID rollouts.

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Draft Amendments to Magistrates’ Courts Rules Published for Comment

Posted 21 July 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published draft amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts Rules regarding the revival of a rule nisi.

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IAASB Issues Materiality FAQs for ISSA 5000

Posted 21 July 2026

The IAASB has published guidance on applying materiality under ISSA 5000 for sustainability assurance engagements, effective for periods beginning on or after 15 December 2026.

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Minister Refers MICT SETA Governance Concerns to National Skills Authority

Posted 21 July 2026

Governance and leadership concerns involving the Accounting Authority and executive management of the MICT SETA have been referred to the National Skills Authority for a rapid assessment under the Skills Development Act.

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DHA Rolls Out Phase II of Trusted Employer Scheme Amid Government-Wide Digitisation Push

Posted 21 July 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has launched Phase II of the Trusted Employer Scheme alongside ongoing cross-departmental implementation of the Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government.

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High Court Grants R326m Freezing Order in Tembisa Hospital Fraud Case

Posted 21 July 2026

The Gauteng High Court has granted a R326 million asset freezing order under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, targeting assets linked to the R2 billion Tembisa Hospital tender fraud.

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Launch of IDAC Oversight Judge Office Clarifies Statutory Mandate

Posted 20 July 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has launched the Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge under the National Prosecuting Authority Act.

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AFU Secures R326m Forfeiture Order in Tembisa Hospital Procurement Fraud Case

Posted 20 July 2026

The Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured a R326 million forfeiture order under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act against assets linked to procurement fraud at Tembisa Hospital.

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IESBA Announces Targeted Ethics Code Update on Firm Culture and Governance

Posted 20 July 2026

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has confirmed a targeted update to the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants to address firm culture and governance.

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Department of Water and Sanitation Begins Raw Water Tariff Consultations

Posted 20 July 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation has commenced public consultations under the National Water Act to determine raw water tariffs for the 2027/28 financial year.

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IDAC Oversight Judge Office Commences Operations

Posted 19 July 2026

The Office of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Oversight Judge has officially commenced its operational mandate under the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act, No. 14 of 2024.

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IDAC Oversight Office Operationalised Under NPA Amendment Act

Posted 19 July 2026

The Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge has been operationalised under the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act to provide independent judicial oversight over anti-corruption investigations.

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Home Affairs Urges Registration of Customary Marriages Before August 2026 Deadline

Posted 18 July 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has reminded the public to register customary marriages under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, No. 120 of 1998, before the special registration window closes on 31 August 2026.

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Immigration Regulations: Medical Report Requirement Waived

Posted 17 July 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has gazetted a directive granting temporary residence visa and permanent residence permit applicants a blanket waiver of medical report requirements.

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SA and Namibia Sign Correctional Services MoU for Offender Transfers

Posted 17 July 2026

The South African government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Namibia to facilitate the interstate transfer of sentenced offenders, pending legislative amendments to the Correctional Services Act.

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Mpumalanga Official Dismissed Following SIU COVID-19 Procurement Probe

Posted 17 July 2026

A former Mpumalanga state accountant has been dismissed and faces criminal charges following an SIU investigation into COVID-19 procurement corruption.

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Information Regulator Issues Enforcement Notices Under POPIA and PAIA

Posted 17 July 2026

The Information Regulator has issued Enforcement Notices against Central Johannesburg TVET College and Sibanye Stillwater Limited for key contraventions of POPIA and PAIA.

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Written Submissions Sought on Draft Gas Bill

Posted 16 July 2026

The National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy is calling for written submissions on the draft Gas Bill by 7 August 2026.

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