FIC Issues Advisory on Holiday Season Scams and Typologies
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a typologies report and advisory warning consumers and accountable institutions of increased scam activity during the holiday season.-
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Civilian Secretariat Calls for Comment on Stock Theft and Second-Hand Goods Draft Bills
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FIC issues draft PCC 126 on precious metals and stones dealers
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ICASA Updates Timelines for Affordability and OTT Market Inquiries
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Communal Land Tenure Bill Delayed: Interim Protection Extended to 2027
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Parliamentary Legislative Update: Bills Under Consideration as at 30 September 2026
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Public Comment Opportunities: October 2026 Legislative Tracker
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FIC Draft Compliance Communication: Guidance for Precious Metals & Stones Dealers
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Health Department Sets 2.88% Single Exit Price Increase for Registered Medicines
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CIPC Launches Real-Time Beneficial Ownership Module for Law Enforcement
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The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has issued a directive extending the South African Post Office’s reserved postal services for one year, while excluding small parcels from the scope of these exclusive rights.Intergovernmental, Monitoring, Support & Interventions Bill: Call for Submissions
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The Department of Transport has introduced immediate security measures for non-scheduled international charter flights carrying 20 or more passengers under the Civil Aviation Act, No. 13 of 2009.Local Government: Draft Planning and Performance Management Regulations
The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has published draft amendments to the Local Government: Municipal Planning and Performance Management Regulations, 2001.Proposed Uniform Rule for High Court Heads of Argument
The Rules Board for Courts of Law has published a proposal to amend the Uniform Rules of Court to standardise the preparation and filing of heads of argument across all High Court divisions.National Minimum Wage: 2026 Adjustment Recommendations and Call for Public Comment
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