Taxation: Submissions Invited for 2025/26 Amendment Bills

Posted 06 January 2026

The NCOP Select Committee on Finance has called for written submissions on the 2025/26 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill and related tax legislation by 21 January 2026.

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ISSB Issues Targeted Amendments to IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures

Posted 05 January 2026

The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has issued targeted amendments to IFRS S2 Climate-related Disclosures to refine greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reporting requirements.

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National Treasury Issues GRAP Bulletin on Public Entity Surpluses

Posted 05 January 2026

National Treasury has issued a GRAP Reporting Bulletin providing guidance on the recognition, measurement, and disclosure of surplus funds under the PFMA and National Treasury Instruction No. 03 of 2025/26.

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Competition Act: Energy User Block Exemption Amended

Posted 05 January 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has amended the Energy User Block Exemption, 2023, introducing a case-by-case determination process in consultation with NERSA.

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Legislative Delay for Protection of State Information and RICA Amendment Bills

Posted 31 December 2025

The National Assembly’s Justice & Constitutional Development Committee has stalled on the Protection of State Information Bill and the RICA Amendment Bill, despite recent Constitutional Court interventions.

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Legislative Update: Status of Bills before Parliament (December 2025)

Posted 31 December 2025

A summary of the legislative landscape as of 31 December 2025, highlighting the progress of the Immigration Amendment Bill and the introduction of new private member’s bills.

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Legislative Comment Deadlines: January 2026

Posted 31 December 2025

A summary of national government proposals and draft legislation currently open for public comment during January 2026.

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Revenue Laws Amendment Act: Two-Pot System Date Correction

Posted 24 December 2025

The Revenue Laws Amendment Act, 2025 has been gazetted to resolve a technical anomaly regarding the commencement date for seed capital calculations under the two-pot retirement system.

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High Court and Magistrates’ Courts Rules: 2026 Amendments

Posted 24 December 2025

Substantive amendments to the rules regulating proceedings in the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts will come into effect on 30 January 2026.

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IASB Proposes New Risk Mitigation Accounting Model for Interest Rate Risk

Posted 23 December 2025

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has released an Exposure Draft proposing a new accounting model to align interest rate risk management with financial reporting.

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FIC: Draft Directive on Additional Registration Information

Posted 22 December 2025

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued a draft directive under section 43B of the FIC Act, proposing that accountable institutions provide detailed information on their group structures, including branches and subsidiaries.

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FIC Issues Typology Report on Holiday Fraud Schemes

Posted 22 December 2025

The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a typology report detailing common holiday-related fraud schemes and indicators of criminality to assist the public and accountable institutions in identifying suspicious activities.

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FIC Issues Advisory on Holiday Season Scams and Typologies

Posted 22 December 2025

The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a typologies report and advisory warning consumers and accountable institutions of increased scam activity during the holiday season.

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FIC Report: Financial Flows in Succulent Poaching

Posted 22 December 2025

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued a report detailing the financial flows and money laundering risks associated with the illegal trade of rare South African succulents.

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Persistent Organic Pollutants: Draft Consolidated Regulations Issued

Posted 19 December 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has published draft regulations to consolidate existing rules governing persistent organic pollutants and introduce new phase-out deadlines for specific chemicals.

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Traditional Courts Act: Draft Regulations and Code of Conduct Published for Comment

Posted 19 December 2025

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued a call for public comment on draft regulations and a draft code of conduct under the Traditional Courts Act, No. 9 of 2022.

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Waste Management: Draft Five-Year Strategy Gazetted for Comment

Posted 19 December 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for public comment on a draft national five-year waste management strategy aimed at diverting 40% of waste from landfills.

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Information Regulator Reports on PAIA Compliance and Enforcement

Posted 19 December 2025

The Information Regulator has released findings from 80 compliance assessments under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000, highlighting widespread failures in manual accessibility and annual reporting.

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Information Regulator Refers PAIA Non-Compliance to SAPS

Posted 19 December 2025

The Information Regulator has referred three cases to SAPS for criminal investigation following non-compliance with enforcement notices issued under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000.

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Competition Commission: Draft Guidelines on Minority Shareholder Protections

Posted 19 December 2025

The Competition Commission has issued draft guidelines clarifying when minority shareholder protections constitute an acquisition of control under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998.

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ICASA Issues Revised Draft IMT Roadmap for Public Comment

Posted 18 December 2025

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has published a revised draft roadmap for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT), outlining the proposed framework for radio frequency spectrum assignment and long-term planning.

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Status of 2025 Tax Amendment Bills

Posted 18 December 2025

The 2025 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, and Rates Bill remain pending following the rising of Parliament for the festive season.

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Immigration and Transport Amendment Bills Passed by Parliament

Posted 17 December 2025

The National Council of Provinces has passed the Immigration Amendment Bill and the Economic Regulation of Transport Amendment Bill, referring both to the President for assent.

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IRBA: Compliance Requirements for Auditing Listed Entities

Posted 15 December 2025

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has issued a reminder regarding the regulatory obligations and quality management requirements for firms auditing listed entities under the JSE Listings Requirements.

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CIPC Issues Warning on Compliance Checklist Accuracy

Posted 15 December 2025

The CIPC has issued Customer Notice 53 of 2025, warning that the Corporate Governance, Surveillance and Enforcement Unit is monitoring Compliance Checklist submissions for accuracy and initiating proactive investigations into suspected non-compliance.

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