National Treasury Releases Withheld Equitable Share Allocations to North West Municipalities
ISSB Proposes Updates to IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Taxonomy for GHG Emissions
Draft Regulations on Oaths and Affirmations Published for Public Comment
Draft Crypto Assets Manual released for cross-border activity regulation
Parliament Section 89 Impeachment Committee Proceedings Interdicted
Public Comment Opportunities Open During August 2026 Onwards
Electronic Deeds Registration & Recordal Systems Amendment Bill Heading to Parliament
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Following the resignation of IDAC Head Advocate Andrea Johnson, the Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development and the NPA have announced measures to maintain operational stability within the corruption unit. The South African National Roads Agency SOC Limited (SANRAL) will scrap its contractor panels for routine road maintenance and engineering consultancy services and revert to open competitive tender processes following High Court judgments declaring the panel system unconstitutional. National Treasury and COGTA have enforced statutory MFMA compliance measures, withholding July 2026 equitable share allocations from 69 municipalities that adopted unfunded budgets. National Treasury has conditionally released withheld July 2026 equitable share transfers to municipalities under section 216(2) of the Constitution and the MFMA, subject to strict compliance deadlines.
Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr has published its updated comparative guide detailing employment law frameworks across 20 African jurisdictions, reflecting the legal position as at January 2026.
Public input is sought by 14 August 2026 on the draft Parliamentary Villages Bill, which will repeal and replace the Parliamentary Villages Management Board Act, No. 96 of 1998. The South African Reserve Bank has published a revised policy governing the production, reproduction, and use of South African currency images, replacing its 2016 framework. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has published three draft consultation documents for public comment to facilitate the rollout of the International Mobile Telecommunications Roadmap 2026 over the next five to ten years. Following the imposition of a 12.5% tariff on South African goods under US Section 301 over forced labour controls, the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition will publish a Government Gazette notice on upcoming supply chain prohibitions. The Special Tribunal has issued an interim preservation order under Act No. 74 of 1996 freezing R15.75 million in residential properties linked to former PRASA GCEO Lucky Montana. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has gazetted the final National Radio Frequency Plan 2026, establishing spectrum allocations from 8.3 kHz to 3000 GHz and aligning South Africa with global 6G standards. The Department of Employment and Labour has published a draft Code of Good Practice on the Preparation of Employment Equity Plans under the Employment Equity Act, No. 55 of 1998, with public comments invited by 22 September 2026. A multi-departmental enforcement blitz led by the Department of Employment and Labour and the Department of Home Affairs has uncovered widespread statutory non-compliance, leading to director arrests and wage calculations. The Department of Employment and Labour, alongside Home Affairs and SAPS, has launched simultaneous nationwide inspections to enforce compliance with South African labour and immigration legislation.
The CIPC has issued official guidance on the application of sections 30A and 30B of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008, following the commencement of the Companies Amendment Act, 2024.
The Staff of the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released new guidance addressing the ethical implications of emerging technologies, including AI, machine learning, and distributed ledger systems. The Presidency has published a National Water Action Plan aimed at reforming municipal water service delivery models and addressing systemic water security and supply failures. The National Assembly Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources has issued a notice calling for public and stakeholder written submissions on the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill. President Cyril Ramaphosa has cleared Gauteng South Director of Public Prosecutions Adv Andrew Chauke to continue in office following an inquiry under section 12(6)(a) of the National Prosecuting Authority Act, No. 32 of 1998. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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.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.
