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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. 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.
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.
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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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.
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.
The Anti-Fraud Collaboration has released new guidance for external auditors on exercising and maintaining professional skepticism in accordance with international auditing standards. 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.
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. National Treasury has updated its GRAP Knowledge Hub with new guidance on the classification of adjusting and non-adjusting events under GRAP 14. 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. The Rules Board for Courts of Law has released draft rules for the Land Court under the Land Court Act, No. 6 of 2023, with a comment deadline of 27 February 2026. The Department of Small Business Development has invited public comment on a draft strategy designed to create a supportive ecosystem for economic growth and innovation. The Competition Commission has published draft guidelines under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, outlining its approach to transactions where minority shareholder protections may constitute a change of control.
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has issued amendments to IPSAS 1, IPSAS 3, and its Conceptual Framework to align the definition of materiality. Parliament has passed the Marine Oil Pollution (Preparedness, Response & Co-operation) Bill and the Public Service Amendment Bill, sending both to the President for signature.
The 2025 Employment Equity reporting cycle for online submissions closes on 15 January 2026, requiring designated employers to submit annual reports and align five-year plans with sector-specific targets. National Treasury has released the draft General Finance Laws (Official Benchmarks & Procurement) Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing critical updates to financial benchmark management and procurement reporting.
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released a Frequently Asked Questions document on the relevance of ISSA 5000 to sustainability reports issued within the European Union. The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released Version 2 of its Technology Position Catalog, identifying regulatory gaps and proposed actions for auditing standards in the face of rapid technological change. The South African Revenue Service has issued new regulations under the Tax Administration Act, No. 28 of 2011, regarding the automatic inter-jurisdictional exchange of financial account information, effective 1 March 2026.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.
