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The South African Law Reform Commission has released five new discussion papers as part of a comprehensive review aimed at modernising the country’s criminal procedure legislation. The Competition Commission has released final guidelines on the pre-merger filing consultation process to improve the efficiency of merger reviews.
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released the 2026 editions of the IFRS Accounting Standards, incorporating amendments to six standards and new illustrative examples for financial statement uncertainties. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has invited public comment on draft norms and standards for assessing areas that may qualify as Other Effective Area-Based Conservation Measures (OECMs) under the National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, No. 10 of 2004. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has gazetted a draft code of conduct for environmental management inspectors, inviting public comment until 15 March 2026. National Treasury has substituted Table A of Schedule 1 to the Financial Sector & Deposit Insurance Levies Act, No. 11 of 2022, updating the levy structure for entities supervised by the Prudential Authority.
The Office of the Accounting-General has released an updated Accounting Guideline for GRAP 23, clarifying the treatment of donated non-monetary assets. The Office of the Accounting-General has released an updated Accounting Guideline for GRAP 1, providing new clarifications on the classification of investments based on substance over form. The 2026 State of the Nation Address has outlined the government’s legislative priorities, focusing on the expected passage of two major bills currently before Parliament and broader sectoral policy reforms. Parliament’s Joint Committee on Ethics & Members’ Interests is seeking submissions on a draft proclamation to amend the Executive Members’ Ethics Code. The President has signed three fiscal Bills into law, including the Adjustments Appropriation Act, 2025/26, following the Medium Term Budget Policy Statement.
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released a new guideline under the 2026 Training Regulations governing the ethical use of Artificial Intelligence by trainees when completing assessment documents. The National Petroleum Company Bill has been tabled in Parliament to formally constitute the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC) and provide for the transfer of assets and personnel from existing state energy entities. The Department of Social Development has issued proposals to extend the Social Relief of Distress grant until 31 March 2027, maintaining the current R370 monthly rate. The Legal Practice Council has gazetted a new rule establishing a Council-facilitated nomination model for legal practitioners serving on the Judicial Service Commission. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released the 2026 Training Regulations and updated fee schedules for Registered Training Offices, effective from 1 January 2026. The National Treasury has released the updated GRAP Accounting and Disclosure Checklist for the 2026/2027 financial year to assist public sector entities with compliance. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has called for public comment on the third set of draft amendments to the National Gambling Regulations, 2004. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has announced that the submission and processing of pollution prevention plans for the 2026-2030 period will only commence once the new Carbon Budget and Mitigation Plan Regulations are finalised.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a summary of its operational mandate and collaborative role in combating financial crime under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act. The National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Communications & Digital Technologies has been briefed on proposed funding models for the South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC LTD Bill. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has released proposed provincial quotas for the export of elephant, black rhino, and leopard hunting trophies for the 2026 and 2027 calendar years. The Competition Commission has gazetted new guidelines for large online intermediation platforms, targeting anti-competitive conduct following its 2023 market inquiry.
FASSET has invited qualifying levy-paying employers in the financial and accounting services sector to submit their Workplace Skills Plans and Annual Training Reports for the 2026/2027 financial year by 30 April 2026. The Rules Board for Courts of Law has invited public comment on draft amendments to Uniform Rule 53, which governs the review of decisions and proceedings from lower courts and administrative bodies.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.
