FIC Draft Guidance: Crypto Asset Travel Rule Implementation

Posted 02 March 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre has published a draft public compliance communication regarding the implementation of the ‘travel rule’ for crypto asset service providers.

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Revised Biodiversity Management Plan for African Geranium Gazetted

Posted 02 March 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has gazetted a revised Biodiversity Management Plan for the African geranium, repealing the 2023 framework.

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Draft Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Bill Submitted to Parliament

Posted 02 March 2026

The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has submitted the draft Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill to Parliament following the gazetting of its explanatory summary.

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SARS Updates Prescribed Rate per Kilometre for 2026/27

Posted 02 March 2026

SARS has issued Government Notice 7182, increasing the tax-free prescribed rate per kilometre for motor vehicle travel to R4.95, effective 1 March 2026.

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SARS Updates Prescribed Rate per Kilometre for 2026/27 [56244f]

Posted 02 March 2026

The South African Revenue Service has issued a notice under the Income Tax Act, No. 58 of 1962, increasing the tax-free reimbursative travel rate to R4.95 per kilometre effective 1 March 2026.

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SARS Updates Prescribed Rate per Kilometre for 2026 Year of Assessment

Posted 02 March 2026

SARS has issued Notice 7182 in Government Gazette 54228, increasing the tax-free rate per kilometre to R4.95 effective 1 March 2026.

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SARS Updates Prescribed Tax-Free Rate per Kilometre for 2026

Posted 02 March 2026

The South African Revenue Service has increased the prescribed tax-free rate per kilometre to R4,95 for the 2026/27 year of assessment.

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SARS Updates Subsistence Allowance Rates for 2026/27

Posted 02 March 2026

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published updated daily and overnight subsistence allowance rates, effective for years of assessment commencing on or after 1 March 2026.

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Status of Prevention of Illegal Eviction Amendment Bill

Posted 28 February 2026

The National Assembly’s Human Settlements Committee is currently deliberating on the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from & Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, which seeks to streamline eviction processes and criminalise the incitement of illegal land occupation.

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Parliament Update: Tax and Rates Bills Passed by NCOP

Posted 28 February 2026

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the 2025/26 tax and rates Bills, marking the final parliamentary stage before these measures are signed into law by the President.

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Deeds Registries Act, 1937: Fee Regulations Amended

Posted 27 February 2026

The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform and Rural Development has gazetted amendments to the regulations under the Deeds Registries Act, No. 47 of 1937, revising the schedule of fees for various office services.

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Draft Water Use Regulations for Fracking and Coal Gasification

Posted 27 February 2026

The Department of Water & Sanitation has gazetted draft regulations governing water use for onshore exploration and production involving hydraulic fracturing and underground coal gasification.

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Magistrates’ Courts Rules: Amendments to Fees and Tariffs Gazetted

Posted 27 February 2026

The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has gazetted amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts rules, specifically updating the schedules related to fees and tariffs with effect from 2026.

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CIPC: Delays in Business and Company Name Reservations

Posted 27 February 2026

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has notified stakeholders of extended turnaround times for name reservation applications due to high volumes.

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Draft Labour Law Amendment Bill Gazetted for Comment

Posted 26 February 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has released the draft Labour Law Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing a shift to a shared parental leave model and broader application of sectoral determinations.

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IRBA Adopts ISSA 5000 for Sustainability Assurance

Posted 26 February 2026

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has prescribed the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 for use in South Africa.

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Draft National Policy on Artificial Intelligence Progresses to Economic Cluster

Posted 26 February 2026

The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has advanced the draft National Policy on Artificial Intelligence to the economic cluster committee, marking a significant step toward formal Cabinet submission.

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Budget 2026/27: Local Government Financial Management and Fiscal Framework

Posted 25 February 2026

National Treasury has outlined a regulatory shift toward municipal fiscal integrity and long-term financial planning in the 2026/27 Budget, while inviting public submissions on the fiscal framework.

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DoEL to Deem Performers as Employees under BCEA

Posted 25 February 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has signaled its intention to reclassify performers in the advertising, artistic, and cultural sectors as employees rather than independent contractors.

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National Treasury Issues MFMA Circular No. 132 for 2026/27 MTREF

Posted 24 February 2026

National Treasury has released MFMA Circular No. 132, providing guidance to municipalities on preparing the 2026/27 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) in alignment with mSCOA requirements.

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Gas Bill formally tabled in Parliament

Posted 24 February 2026

The Gas Bill was formally tabled in Parliament on 5 March 2025, proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory framework for South Africa’s gas industry and the repeal of the Gas Act, No. 48 of 2001.

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NCOP Passes 2025/26 Tax and Rates Bills

Posted 24 February 2026

The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the 2025/26 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, and the Rates & Monetary Amounts & Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill, referring them to the President for assent.

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Banks Act: Draft Amendments to Market and Credit Valuation Adjustment Risk Regulations

Posted 24 February 2026

The Prudential Authority has released a draft directive proposing amendments to the Banks Act regulations regarding market and credit valuation adjustment risk capital calculations.

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Water Infrastructure Agency Amendment Bill Passed by NCOP

Posted 23 February 2026

The National Council of Provinces has passed the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Ltd Amendment Bill, correcting a technical error to allow for full operationalisation of the Agency.

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SANRAL Draft Rest and Service Facility Policy Amendments

Posted 23 February 2026

The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has published draft amendments to the 2021 Rest and Service Facility Policy for national roads, inviting public comment until March 2026.

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