The Department of Military Veterans has published draft regulations under the Military Veterans Act, No. 18 of 2011, detailing the formal procedures for burial support applications.
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Parliament has called for public comment on four legislative proposals, including amendments to the Income Tax Act and the repeal of the Municipal Demarcation Act, with a submission deadline of 30 June 2025.
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National Treasury and the Presidency have issued statements detailing progress on South Africa’s independent electricity transmission programme and broader economic recovery initiatives.
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The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has invited written submissions on the Judicial Matters Amendment Bill, with a deadline of 10 July 2025.
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The Institute of Directors South Africa has released guidance on the role of audit committees concerning reportable irregularities under the Auditing Profession Act, No. 26 of 2005.
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SARS has announced the 2025 tax season filing dates, setting a deadline of 20 October 2025 for manual amendments to auto-assessments.
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The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has released Exposure Draft (ED) 93, proposing amendments to the definition of material within IPSAS 1, IPSAS 3, and the Conceptual Framework.
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The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has issued a notice calling for public comment on proposed revisions to the Code of Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors to align with international standards.
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The Plant Breeders’ Rights Act, No. 12 of 2018, has officially commenced, repealing the 1976 Act and introducing new regulations and fee structures.
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The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has gazetted the explanatory summary of the General (Family) Laws Amendment Bill, 2025, which proposes amendments to the Divorce Act, No. 70 of 1979.
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The Older Persons Amendment Act has been gazetted following its signing into law, introducing new provisions for temporary safe care and institutional compliance.
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The National Nuclear Regulator Amendment Act, No. 13 of 2024, has officially come into force following a presidential proclamation, aligning South African nuclear safety standards with international best practices.
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The Institute of Directors South Africa has released a position paper outlining seven critical items for audit committees to consider before recommending financial statements for board approval.
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The Department of Employment and Labour has extended the submission deadline for the 2024 Return of Earnings (ROE) to 31 July 2025, providing administrative relief for employers filing for the period ending 28 February 2025.
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The Information Regulator has issued a reminder to heads of public and private bodies regarding the mandatory submission of annual reports under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000.
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The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released a synthesis of academic literature on organizational culture and behavior as part of its Firm Culture and Governance project.
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The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has released a Feedback Statement following its post-implementation review of South African Assurance Engagements Practice Statement (SAAEPS) 1.
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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has released a draft integrated framework for social facilitation aimed at standardising community engagement to prevent project disruptions.
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The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has gazetted draft amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002, alongside a subsequent erratum notice correcting proposed changes to sections 11 and 17.
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Parliament is currently processing 36 Bills, including replacement legislation tabled alongside the revised 2025/26 Budget.
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National government proposals and new legislation remain open for public comment during June 2025, offering stakeholders the opportunity to influence the regulatory landscape.
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The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has gazetted amendments to the rules of the Magistrates’ Courts and the High Court, effective 4 July 2025.
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The Presidency has established a commission of inquiry into alleged interference in the investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases, with deadlines recently extended to January 2026.
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The Department of Employment and Labour has finalised and gazetted the White Paper on Labour Migration, alongside the forthcoming Employment Services Amendment Bill, to regulate the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa.
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Presidential Proclamation No. 165 of 2024 has brought significant sections of the Children’s Amendment Act, No. 17 of 2022 into operation, amending the Children’s Act, No. 38 of 2005.
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