ICASA Drafts Amendments to Political Broadcast Regulations for 2026 Elections

Posted 03 November 2025

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has published draft amendments to the regulations governing political broadcasts and advertisements ahead of the 2026 Local Government Elections.

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IRBA News Issue 71: Regulatory Updates and Disciplinary Summaries

Posted 03 November 2025

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has released Issue 71 of its quarterly newsletter, detailing regulatory developments, disciplinary outcomes, and standards updates for the period July to September 2025.

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National Treasury Issues PPP Guidelines

Posted 03 November 2025

National Treasury has issued new guidelines for Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) focusing on fiscal commitments, contingent liabilities, and unsolicited bid proposals to safeguard public finances.

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Banks Act: Draft Directive on Interest Rate Risk Standards

Posted 03 November 2025

The Prudential Authority has released a draft directive proposing the conversion of Regulation 30 of the Banks Act into a prudential standard to align with Basel Committee requirements.

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Proposed Public Procurement Amendment Bill and B-BBEE Policy Status

Posted 31 October 2025

A private member’s Bill proposing to abolish race-based procurement has prompted a reaffirmation of the Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, No. 53 of 2003, by the South African government.

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Public Comment Opportunities: November 2025 Legislative Updates

Posted 31 October 2025

A summary of national government proposals and draft legislation open for public consultation during November 2025.

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Public Comment Deadlines: November 2025 Legislative Proposals

Posted 31 October 2025

A summary of national government proposals and draft legislation currently open for public consultation during November 2025.

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AARTO Act: Withdrawal of Regulatory Amendments

Posted 31 October 2025

The Department of Transport has gazetted a notice withdrawing recently published regulatory amendments to the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences Act, No. 46 of 1998.

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Road Accident Fund: Quarterly Claims Limit Adjustment Gazetted

Posted 31 October 2025

The Road Accident Fund has adjusted the statutory limit for loss of support and loss of income claims to R377 849.00 to account for consumer price index inflation.

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Competition Commission: Draft Guidance Notes on Mergers and Online Platforms

Posted 31 October 2025

The Competition Commission has invited public comment on two draft guidance notes concerning confidential pre-merger consultations and the regulation of online intermediation platforms.

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ITAC Issues Draft Revised Price Preference Guidelines for Scrap Metal

Posted 31 October 2025

The International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC) has invited public comment on draft revised price preference guidelines for ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap metal.

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GNU Clearing House Mechanism: Terms of Reference Adopted

Posted 30 October 2025

The Government of National Unity clearing house mechanism has formally adopted its terms of reference to facilitate the resolution of policy disagreements regarding key legislation, including the BELA and NHI Acts.

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National Treasury Invites Comments on Carbon Credit Market Proposals

Posted 29 October 2025

National Treasury has released a consultation paper outlining recommendations for the development of South Africa’s carbon credit market, with comments due by 1 December 2025.

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Integrated Resource Plan 2025 Gazetted and Replaced

Posted 29 October 2025

The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has released the Integrated Resource Plan 2025, outlining South Africa’s electricity infrastructure development path.

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CAQ Releases External Auditor Assessment Tool for Audit Committees

Posted 28 October 2025

The Centre for Audit Quality (CAQ) has released a structured assessment tool designed to assist audit committees in evaluating the performance and independence of external auditors.

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South Africa Exits FATF Grey List Following AML/CFT Improvements

Posted 27 October 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, marking the completion of the February 2023 action plan.

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FATF Removes South Africa from Greylist

Posted 27 October 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has formally removed South Africa from its list of jurisdictions under increased monitoring, concluding a 32-month period of intensive regulatory remediation.

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ASB Proposes Amendments to GRAP Standards

Posted 24 October 2025

The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) has released exposure drafts for public comment concerning amendments to the GRAP standard for principal-agent arrangements and general improvements to existing standards.

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Electoral Laws Amendment Bill: Regulation of Political Opinion Polling

Posted 24 October 2025

ActionSA has tabled the Electoral Laws Amendment Bill, No. 33 of 2025, in Parliament to establish a regulatory framework for the conduct and publication of political opinion polls.

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Climate Change: Draft Licensing Guidelines

Posted 24 October 2025

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has invited comments on revised draft guidelines for climate change considerations in licence applications.

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Constitutional Court Rules on Parental Leave Provisions

Posted 24 October 2025

The Constitutional Court has declared sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act regarding parental leave invalid, ordering interim relief for 36 months.

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Court Rules: Amendments Gazetted for High and Magistrates’ Courts

Posted 24 October 2025

The Rules Board for Courts of Law has gazetted amendments to the rules regulating the conduct of proceedings in the High Court and Magistrates’ Courts, effective November 2025.

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Constitutional Court Redefines Parental Leave under BCEA

Posted 23 October 2025

The Constitutional Court has declared sections of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act unconstitutional, mandating shared parental leave of four months and ten days for all parents.

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Banks Act: Draft Directive on Large Exposures Measurement and Control

Posted 22 October 2025

The Prudential Authority has invited comments on a draft directive under the Banks Act, No. 94 of 1990, governing the measurement and control of large exposures.

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Business Valuation: Regulatory Requirements and Methodologies

Posted 21 October 2025

This guide outlines the regulatory framework for business valuations in South Africa, focusing on SARS compliance for connected-person transactions and the transition to fair value under IFRS for SMEs.

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