Civilian Secretariat Calls for Comment on Stock Theft and Second-Hand Goods Draft Bills
FIC issues draft PCC 126 on precious metals and stones dealers
ICASA Updates Timelines for Affordability and OTT Market Inquiries
Communal Land Tenure Bill Delayed: Interim Protection Extended to 2027
Parliamentary Legislative Update: Bills Under Consideration as at 30 September 2026
Public Comment Opportunities: October 2026 Legislative Tracker
FIC Draft Compliance Communication: Guidance for Precious Metals & Stones Dealers
Health Department Sets 2.88% Single Exit Price Increase for Registered Medicines
CIPC Launches Real-Time Beneficial Ownership Module for Law Enforcement
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The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has gazetted amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts rules, specifically updating the schedules related to fees and tariffs with effect from 2026.
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has notified stakeholders of extended turnaround times for name reservation applications due to high volumes. The Department of Employment and Labour has released the draft Labour Law Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing a shift to a shared parental leave model and broader application of sectoral determinations.
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has prescribed the International Standard on Sustainability Assurance (ISSA) 5000 for use in South Africa. The Department of Communications and Digital Technologies has advanced the draft National Policy on Artificial Intelligence to the economic cluster committee, marking a significant step toward formal Cabinet submission. National Treasury has outlined a regulatory shift toward municipal fiscal integrity and long-term financial planning in the 2026/27 Budget, while inviting public submissions on the fiscal framework.
The Department of Employment and Labour has signaled its intention to reclassify performers in the advertising, artistic, and cultural sectors as employees rather than independent contractors.
National Treasury has released MFMA Circular No. 132, providing guidance to municipalities on preparing the 2026/27 Medium-Term Revenue and Expenditure Framework (MTREF) in alignment with mSCOA requirements. The Gas Bill was formally tabled in Parliament on 5 March 2025, proposing a comprehensive overhaul of the regulatory framework for South Africa’s gas industry and the repeal of the Gas Act, No. 48 of 2001. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) has passed the 2025/26 Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, the Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, and the Rates & Monetary Amounts & Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill, referring them to the President for assent. The Prudential Authority has released a draft directive proposing amendments to the Banks Act regulations regarding market and credit valuation adjustment risk capital calculations. The National Council of Provinces has passed the South African National Water Resources Infrastructure Agency SOC Ltd Amendment Bill, correcting a technical error to allow for full operationalisation of the Agency. The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has published draft amendments to the 2021 Rest and Service Facility Policy for national roads, inviting public comment until March 2026. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has published a consultation document for the revised 2026/27 Eskom retail tariff structural adjustment following High Court rulings.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released updated awareness materials for high-value goods dealers regarding their obligations under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001.
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has issued Sustainability Reporting Standard (SRS) 1, mandating climate-related disclosures for the public sector effective 2028. The Rules Board for Courts of Law has gazetted new rules for the Children’s Courts under the Children’s Act, No. 38 of 2005, effective 27 March 2026. The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced the commencement date for the oversight mechanism governing National Prosecuting Authority investigators.
The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has released an Exposure Draft proposing substantive updates to the International Valuation Standards (IVS), including new guidance on AI and sustainability.
The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) has released Exposure Draft 217 (ED 217), proposing substantive amendments to Chapter 7 of the Conceptual Framework regarding the measurement of assets and liabilities in financial statements. The South African Reserve Bank has released a discussion document proposing the replacement of the prime lending rate with the repurchase (repo) rate as the primary reference rate for financial contracts. The Department of Trade, Industry & Competition has gazetted a notice calling for input by 3 March 2026 on plans to place chrome ore under export control.
The Council for Medical Schemes has issued Circular 1 of 2026, extending the deadline for stakeholders to submit comments on proposed auditor rotation and non-audit service restrictions. The South African Law Reform Commission has released five new discussion papers as part of a comprehensive review aimed at modernising the country’s criminal procedure legislation. The Competition Commission has released final guidelines on the pre-merger filing consultation process to improve the efficiency of merger reviews.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.
