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The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has called for public comment on a proposed generic environmental management programme for conservation and research on the Prince Edward Islands. Presidential proclamations and implementing regulations for the AARTO Act and its 2019 Amendment Act have been officially withdrawn, deferring the phased implementation until July 2026.
The Institute of Directors in South Africa (IoDSA) and the King Committee have released the King V Report on Corporate Governance, effective for financial years starting on or after 1 January 2026. The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33-2022] remains in the National Assembly Health Committee following the postponement of key voting and response sessions in November 2025. Parliament is processing 43 Bills ahead of the December 2025 recess, including the Immigration Amendment Bill and the Independent Municipal Demarcation Authority Bill. National government has invited stakeholders to submit representations on various legislative proposals and draft regulations currently open for public comment during December 2025. National Treasury has gazetted a notice extending the transitional arrangements under the Financial Sector Regulation Act, No. 9 of 2017, for medical schemes, pension funds, and other financial entities. Substantive amendments to the regulations under the Political Party Funding Act, No. 6 of 2018, have been gazetted and are now in force. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has invited public comment on draft regulations intended to operationalise the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act, No. 9 of 2024.
The IFRS Foundation has released a new educational module to support the implementation of Section 9 of the third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard, focusing on consolidated and separate financial statements.
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has issued narrow-scope amendments to IAS 21 to clarify the translation of financial statements from a non-hyperinflationary currency into a hyperinflationary presentation currency.
The Competition Commission has released its final report on the Media and Digital Platforms Market Inquiry, establishing enforceable remedies for global tech giants and funding packages for South African news media. A presidential proclamation has amended the terms of reference for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, extending the final report deadline to 31 August 2026. The National Assembly’s Agriculture Committee has rejected the Performing Animals Protection Amendment Bill, which sought to regulate access for disability assistance animals. National Treasury has released a discussion paper proposing a 20% unified national online gambling tax on gross gambling revenue, with the public comment deadline extended to 27 February 2026. ICASA has commenced an inquiry into the merits of issuing new individual electronic communications network service (I-ECNS) licenses, with a revised commentary deadline of 16 February 2026.
National Treasury has issued comprehensive guidelines for Fiscal Commitments and Contingent Liabilities (FCCL) and Unsolicited Bid Proposals (USP) to strengthen the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) regulatory framework. The Legal Practice Council has called for comments on three proposed rule amendments and finalised a fourth regarding enrollment conversion. The Department of Police has invited public comment on draft regulations under the Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act, No. 1 of 2011, to align with recent legislative amendments. The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has gazetted a notice declaring gender-based violence and femicide a national disaster under the Disaster Management Act, No. 57 of 2002.
The Department of Employment and Labour has issued a notice reminding property owners and electrical contractors of their statutory obligations under the Occupational Health and Safety Act regarding Certificates of Compliance. The Presidency has announced that the Plant Improvement Act, No. 11 of 2018, will come into operation on 1 December 2025, repealing the 1976 Act and introducing a modernised regulatory framework for plant quality and variety control.
The Compensation Fund has issued a formal alert regarding fraudulent entities posing as official representatives to offer services under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. The Department of Agriculture has invited public comment on proposed amendments to regulations under the Liquor Products Act, No. 60 of 1989, concerning the wine of origin scheme and production standards. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is progressing with the Decriminalisation and Regulation of Sex Work Bill, which seeks to repeal specific provisions of the Sexual Offences Act, 1957 and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007.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.
