Draft Regulations on Digital Identity Credentials Published for Comment
The Department of Home Affairs has released draft regulations to establish digital credentials as a formalised additional form of identity alongside physical Smart ID cards.-
Financial Sector Regulation: Status of COFI Bill Tabling in Parliament
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IASB Releases Educational Module 29 on Income Tax for IFRS for SMEs
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Competition Commission: Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Technical Goods Aftermarkets
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Electricity Sector Market Transformation Position Paper Gazetted
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President Authorises SIU Investigation into Theewaterskloof Municipality
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SARS Calls for Public Comment on VAT Modernisation Consultation Paper
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National Treasury Releases Discussion Paper on Centralised Unclaimed Assets
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Prudential Authority Issues Draft Directives on FLAC Debt Investments
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Judicial Service Commission: Comment Sought on Revised Selection and Breach Procedures
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Draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill Published for Public Comment
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The Department of Home Affairs has released draft regulations to establish digital credentials as a formalised additional form of identity alongside physical Smart ID cards.Withdrawal of Draft National AI Policy
The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has withdrawn the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following the discovery of fabricated academic citations within the document.COIDA: Maximum and Minimum Earnings Thresholds for 2026/2027
The Minister of Employment and Labour has issued General Notice 3910 in Gazette 54577, setting the COIDA earnings thresholds for the 2026/2027 assessment year.PRECCA Amendment Bill 2026
The draft Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes a new corporate offence for failing to prevent corrupt activities by associates.National Airports Development Plan Gazetted
The Department of Transport has gazetted the National Airports Development Plan, outlining a reactive application process for airport licensing and provincial infrastructure assessments.Status of Bills before Parliament: April 2026 Update
As of 30 April 2026, 45 Bills are currently being processed through the National Assembly and National Council of Provinces.Public Comment Opportunities: May 2026 Legislative Proposals
A summary of national government proposals and new legislation open for public participation during May 2026.Draft Employment Equity Amendment Bill: Call for Public Comment
A draft Employment Equity Amendment Bill has been proposed to mandate pay transparency and address salary disparities based on race, gender, and disability.Constitution 24th Amendment Bill: Eligibility for Public Office
The Constitution 24th Amendment Bill, which seeks to disqualify individuals removed from office for misconduct from serving in the National Assembly or provincial legislatures, has been tabled in Parliament.BCEA Annual Earnings Threshold Increased to R269,900.90
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, effective from 1 May 2026.Legal Practice Amendment Bill: Fidelity Fund and Governance Changes
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has finalised a draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill for Cabinet approval, focusing on the governance and regulatory framework of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund.SARS Increases Diesel Refund Percentage for Primary Sectors
SARS has increased the allowable diesel consumption for refund claims from 80% to 100% for primary sector beneficiaries under the Customs and Excise Act, effective 1 April 2026.CIPC Beneficial Ownership and Annual Return Compliance Requirements
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has integrated Beneficial Ownership (BO) filings with the Annual Return process, requiring companies to trace ultimate control to natural persons.Road Accident Fund: Adjustment of Statutory Limit for Claims (April 2026)
The Road Accident Fund has gazetted the quarterly adjustment to the statutory limit for loss of income and loss of support claims, setting the new cap at R381,510.00 effective 30 April 2026.CIPC Automates Co-operative Director Amendments
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is transitioning Co-operative Director Amendments from manual processing to an automated solution on the enhanced e-Services platform.CIPC: Delays in Disclosure and Finance Enquiries
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued a notice regarding temporary delays in responding to enquiries within the Disclosures and Finance units due to the implementation of the new Customer Enquiry Management System (CEMS).Operation Vulindlela Phase 2: Fourth Quarterly Progress Report Published
The Presidency has released the fourth quarterly progress report for Operation Vulindlela Phase 2, detailing structural reforms in the electricity, water, and local government sectors.Draft National Rail Master Plan: Consultation Process Launched
The Department of Transport has initiated a public consultation process for the draft National Rail Master Plan, intended to establish a strategic framework for South Africa’s rail network and logistics ecosystem.SARB MPG Draft White Paper: Tax Implications of Jibar to ZARONIA Transition
The South African Reserve Bank’s Market Practitioners’ Group has released a draft White Paper addressing the potential tax consequences of transitioning financial contracts from the Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate to the South African Rand Overnight Index Average.FIC Updates Targeted Financial Sanctions List
The Financial Intelligence Centre has updated the Targeted Financial Sanctions list following amendments by the United Nations Security Council, impacting compliance requirements under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.Trust Administration: Fiduciary Duty and Regulatory Compliance
Recent judicial precedents and amendments to the Trust Property Control Act and FICA have intensified the compliance requirements for trustees, specifically regarding beneficial ownership and fiduciary accountability.Competition Commission Review of Regulatory Barriers to Market Participation
The Competition Commission has launched a review of regulatory barriers to market participation, inviting stakeholders to submit proposals for reform by 5 June 2026.Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Replacement Bill Tabled
The Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill has been formally introduced in Parliament to replace the 2019 Act following a Constitutional Court ruling.Cybersecurity Compliance and Liability for Accounting Practices
Accounting firms face increased regulatory scrutiny and personal liability under POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act as data breaches rise and the Information Regulator intensifies enforcement.ISO 14092:2026 Standard for Climate Change Adaptation
The International Organization for Standardization has released ISO 14092:2026, establishing a global framework for climate change adaptation planning and risk assessment.
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