CIPC Automates Voluntary Deregistration Process

Posted 15 December 2025

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Notice 57 of 2025, announcing the full automation of voluntary deregistration for companies and close corporations.

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Reserved Postal Services: Small Parcels Removed from SAPO Monopoly

Posted 15 December 2025

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has issued a directive extending the South African Post Office’s reserved postal services for one year, while excluding small parcels from the scope of these exclusive rights.

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Intergovernmental, Monitoring, Support & Interventions Bill: Call for Submissions

Posted 15 December 2025

The National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance & Traditional Affairs has invited written submissions on the Intergovernmental, Monitoring, Support & Interventions Bill ahead of 2026 hearings.

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Rules Board Invites Comment on SCA and Magistrates’ Courts Rule Amendments

Posted 15 December 2025

The Rules Board for Courts of Law has published six draft amendments to the rules regulating the conduct of proceedings in the Supreme Court of Appeal and Magistrates’ Courts, with a public comment deadline of 27 February 2026.

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Electronic Communications: Minister Issues B-BBEE Policy Directive to ICASA

Posted 12 December 2025

The Minister of Communications & Digital Technologies has issued a policy directive to ICASA to align its 2021 ownership regulations with the amended ICT sector B-BBEE code.

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Revised White Paper on Citizenship and Immigration Published for Comment

Posted 12 December 2025

The Department of Home Affairs has released a revised draft White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection, extending the public comment period to 15 February 2026.

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Competition Act: Export Promotion Block Exemption Commences

Posted 12 December 2025

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted a notice for the immediate commencement of a five-year block exemption under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, to facilitate export promotion.

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Civil Aviation: New Security Measures for International Charter Flights

Posted 11 December 2025

The Department of Transport has introduced immediate security measures for non-scheduled international charter flights carrying 20 or more passengers under the Civil Aviation Act, No. 13 of 2009.

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Local Government: Draft Planning and Performance Management Regulations

Posted 11 December 2025

The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published draft amendments to the Local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations, 2001.

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Proposed Uniform Rule for High Court Heads of Argument

Posted 11 December 2025

The Rules Board for Courts of Law has published a proposal to amend the Uniform Rules of Court to standardise the preparation and filing of heads of argument across all High Court divisions.

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National Minimum Wage: 2026 Adjustment Recommendations and Call for Public Comment

Posted 11 December 2025

The Department of Employment and Labour has published the National Minimum Wage Commission’s report recommending a 2026 adjustment of CPI plus 1.5%, with public comments due by 12 January 2026.

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FSCA and PA Propose Changes to OTC Derivative Reporting Requirements

Posted 11 December 2025

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and the Prudential Authority have issued a joint communication proposing amendments to regulatory reporting obligations for non-centrally cleared over-the-counter (OTC) derivative transactions.

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IASB Issues Updated Guidance on Reporting Uncertainties in Financial Statements

Posted 11 December 2025

The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued updated illustrative examples to assist companies in applying IFRS Accounting Standards when reporting the effects of uncertainties, including climate-related risks.

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IFRS Foundation Releases Educational Module for Section 23 of IFRS for SMEs

Posted 11 December 2025

The IFRS Foundation has issued a new educational module to assist entities in applying Section 23 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers) of the third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard.

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REITs: Treasury and SARS Draft Notice on Compliance Requirements

Posted 10 December 2025

National Treasury and SARS have issued a draft notice for public comment regarding the requirements and conditions for companies falling under the definition of a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) in terms of the Income Tax Act, No. 58 of 1962.

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Waste Management: Transitional Licence Application Regulations Gazetted

Posted 10 December 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published regulations governing the transition of legacy waste disposal facilities to the licensing framework established under the National Environmental Management: Waste Act, No. 59 of 2008.

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Draft Regulations on Groundwater Protection and Management Published for Comment

Posted 10 December 2025

The Department of Water & Sanitation has gazetted draft regulations under the National Water Act, No. 36 of 1998, focusing on groundwater resource protection and sustainable management.

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FSCA and Prudential Authority Release Report on AI in Financial Sector

Posted 10 December 2025

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority and Prudential Authority have issued a joint report detailing the adoption, risks, and regulatory implications of Artificial Intelligence within South Africa’s financial institutions.

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Military Courts: Submissions Called for Defence and Military Discipline Amendment Bills

Posted 09 December 2025

The National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Defence and Military Veterans has called for written submissions on the Defence Amendment Bill and the Military Discipline Supplementary Measures Amendment Bill following a 2024 Constitutional Court ruling.

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CIPC: Annual Customer and Stakeholder Satisfaction Survey and Report

Posted 09 December 2025

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has appointed a service provider to conduct a comprehensive stakeholder satisfaction survey and segmentation report over a six-month period.

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Professional Skepticism: AFC Guidance for External Auditors

Posted 08 December 2025

The Anti-Fraud Collaboration has released new guidance for external auditors on exercising and maintaining professional skepticism in accordance with international auditing standards.

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Magistrates’ Courts Rules: Proposed Amendments to Land Eviction Review Procedures

Posted 08 December 2025

The Rules Board for Courts of Law has invited public comment on proposed amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts rules concerning the automatic review of eviction orders under land-related legislation.

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National Treasury Issues New GRAP Regulations under PFMA

Posted 05 December 2025

The Minister of Finance has issued new Regulations on Accounting Standards under the Public Finance Management Act, No. 1 of 1999, prescribing revised Standards of GRAP effective from 1 April 2027.

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National Treasury Issues Guidance on GRAP 14 Post-Reporting Date Events

Posted 05 December 2025

National Treasury has updated its GRAP Knowledge Hub with new guidance on the classification of adjusting and non-adjusting events under GRAP 14.

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South African Police Service Amendment Bill: Explanatory Summary Gazetted

Posted 05 December 2025

The Civilian Secretariat for the Police Service has published an explanatory summary of the South African Police Service Amendment Bill, signaling its imminent tabling in Parliament to align the principal Act with the Constitution.

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