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The National Land Transport Amendment Act, No. 23 of 2023, has been brought into operation by presidential proclamation, introducing technical corrections and provisions for Bus Rapid Transit systems.
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has released a comprehensive 21-page guide to assist users with the automated reinstatement process for companies and close corporations. The Department of Water & Sanitation has released five sets of draft water resource-specific rehabilitation management guidelines and an overarching implementation framework for public comment by 29 October 2025. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued an amendment to the March 2024 uniform guidelines for the conferment of senior counsel and senior attorney honours. The CIPC has introduced an AI-driven image search tool for trade marks and updated commercial search fees effective 1 September 2025. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued new FAQs to support the automation of the reinstatement process for companies and close corporations via Form CoR40.5, effective 11 August 2025. National Treasury has gazetted adjustments to the levies payable by supervised entities under the Financial Sector & Deposit Insurance Levies Act, No. 11 of 2022. A private member’s Bill has been tabled in Parliament seeking to amend the Liquor Act, No. 59 of 2003, by introducing a comprehensive ban on the advertising, promotion, and product placement of alcoholic beverages.
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has issued narrow-scope amendments to align the definition of a listed entity with the publicly traded entity definition in the IESBA Code of Ethics. The Department of Transport has released draft regulations under the Merchant Shipping Act, No. 57 of 1951, to update safety standards for small vessels and repeal the 2007 regulatory framework.
The Information Regulator has issued a notice to over 100,000 organisations regarding the mandatory use of Form 2 for access to information requests under PAIA. The Rules Board for Courts of Law has proposed amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts rules and Uniform Rules of Court to prevent the suspension of pleading deadlines during document requests. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has called for public comment on a draft conduct standard for securities financing transactions under the Financial Markets Act, No. 19 of 2012. The Department of Employment and Labour has published a new Code of Good Practice on Dismissal under the Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1995, replacing previous guidelines with immediate effect.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has published Revised Guidance Note 7A, replacing previous versions to align with the General Law Amendment Act, 2022 and updated beneficial ownership guidelines. The Eskom Debt Relief Act and the Public Sector Pension & Related Payments Act have been signed into law and gazetted, making them immediately effective.
SARS and the FIC are leveraging Artificial Intelligence to enhance regulatory oversight, with SARS reporting R103 billion in additional revenue from AI-driven risk flagging. The Financial Intelligence Centre has announced a significant technical upgrade to the goAML platform, effective 15 September 2025, to enhance reporting and compliance capabilities. The South African Reserve Bank has issued a fourth variation notice concerning Postbank’s status as a designated clearing system participant, impacting the distribution of SASSA social grants. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has issued a notice requiring all accountable institutions to monitor the goAML message board daily to ensure timeous receipt of regulatory instructions and advisories. The Parliamentary and Provincial Medical Aid Scheme Amendment Bill, 2025, has been tabled in Parliament, seeking to end compulsory membership for public office bearers in the Parmed Medical Aid Scheme. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued a notice addressing the legal status and liabilities of entities that continue to operate despite being deregistered for failing to file annual returns. The Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into the criminal justice system has postponed its hearings, originally scheduled for 1 September 2025, due to procurement delays and non-compliance with the Public Finance Management Act. As of 31 August 2025, 34 Bills remain under consideration by Parliament, with recent activity focused on the Tobacco Products & Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. National government has identified several key legislative proposals and draft regulations open for public comment during September 2025 and beyond.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.
