Public Procurement: Input Sought on Draft Amendment Bill

Posted 17 October 2025

A notice has been published in the Government Gazette regarding the intention to introduce a Public Procurement Amendment Bill, with public comments invited by 16 November 2025.

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New National Norms and Standards for Environmental Health Services Published

Posted 17 October 2025

The Department of Health has issued new National Norms and Standards for Environmental Health Services, replacing the 2015 framework with immediate effect.

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FSCA Releases Integrated Annual Report 2024/25

Posted 17 October 2025

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has published its 2024/25 Integrated Annual Report, highlighting a surge in enforcement actions and the licensing of 264 crypto asset service providers.

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CGSO Issues Guidance on Fixed-Term Agreement Renewals

Posted 17 October 2025

The Consumer Goods & Services Ombud has released an advisory note clarifying the mandatory requirements for the expiry and renewal of fixed-term contracts under the Consumer Protection Act.

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Merchant Shipping Bill, 2023: Cabinet Approves Withdrawal from Parliament

Posted 16 October 2025

Cabinet has approved the withdrawal of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2023, from Parliament to facilitate the completion of the National Economic Development & Labour Council (NEDLAC) consultation process.

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Procedural Fairness and Substantive Justice in Disciplinary Hearings

Posted 16 October 2025

A summary of the requirements for disciplinary hearings under the Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1995, focusing on procedural fairness and the Code of Good Practice.

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CGSO Advisory: Ecommerce Platforms and E-vouchers Compliance

Posted 16 October 2025

The Consumer Goods & Services Ombud (CGSO) has issued an advisory note clarifying the responsibilities of online marketplace platforms under the Consumer Protection Act and the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act.

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FSCA Publishes List of Employers in Arrear with Pension Contributions

Posted 15 October 2025

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has released a list of over 5,800 employers who have failed to remit pension fund contributions in accordance with the Pension Funds Act.

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Banks: Prudential Authority Replaces Climate-Related Disclosure Guidance

Posted 14 October 2025

The Prudential Authority has issued an updated guidance note for banks, branches of foreign institutions, and controlling companies regarding climate-related risk disclosures.

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FIC Updates Targeted Financial Sanctions List [8df7ed]

Posted 14 October 2025

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has updated the Targeted Financial Sanctions (TFS) list following changes by the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), triggering immediate compliance obligations under the FIC Act.

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Communal Land Tenure Bill: Introduction Delayed to 2027

Posted 13 October 2025

The Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development has confirmed that the Communal Land Tenure Bill is now expected to be introduced in Parliament in 2027, following further policy delays.

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SARS Reminder: Bi-Annual IT3(d) Submissions for Section 18A Institutions

Posted 13 October 2025

SARS has issued a reminder to Public Benefit Organisations and other approved institutions regarding the upcoming 31 October 2025 deadline for bi-annual IT3(d) third-party data submissions.

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National Water Amendment Bill: Explanatory Summary Gazetted

Posted 10 October 2025

The Department of Water & Sanitation has gazetted the pre-tabling explanatory summary of the National Water Amendment Bill, following Cabinet approval in July and August 2025.

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FSCA Proposes Adjustments to Financial Sector Levies and Fees

Posted 10 October 2025

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has published draft amendments to Schedule 2 of the Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies Act, No. 11 of 2022.

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CIPC: New Requirements for Online Registration of External Companies

Posted 10 October 2025

The CIPC has issued Practice Note 4 of 2025, outlining additional requirements for the automated registration of external companies under Section 24 of the Companies Act.

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CIPC: New Requirements for Re-instatement of Deregistered Entities

Posted 10 October 2025

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Practice Note 3 of 2025, detailing mandatory additional information and post-processing compliance requirements for the re-instatement of deregistered companies and close corporations.

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National Treasury: Final 2025/26 Accounting Manuals for Departments

Posted 09 October 2025

The Office of the Accountant General has released the final Accounting Manuals for Departments for the 2025/26 financial year, providing essential guidance for Modified Cash Standard compliance.

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National Treasury: MCS Interim Financial Statements Template 2025/2026

Posted 09 October 2025

The National Treasury has issued the Modified Cash Standard (MCS) Interim Financial Statements template for the 2025/2026 financial year, applicable to all national and provincial departments.

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National Treasury publishes 2025/26 Specimen AFS for Departments

Posted 09 October 2025

The Office of the Accountant General has released the specimen annual financial statements for national and provincial departments for the financial year ending 31 March 2026.

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FIC Annual Report 2024/2025: Enforcement and Compliance Trends

Posted 09 October 2025

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has released its Annual Report for the 2024/2025 financial year, detailing enforcement actions, administrative sanctions, and the recovery of criminal proceeds under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001.

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FIC Releases Annual Report 2024/2025

Posted 09 October 2025

The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has released its 2024/2025 Annual Report, detailing enforcement actions and administrative sanctions under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001.

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Zimbabwe and Lesotho Exemption Permits Extended to 2027

Posted 08 October 2025

The Minister of Home Affairs has issued directives extending the validity of exemption permits for Zimbabwean and Lesotho nationals until 28 May 2027.

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National Treasury Drafts Sustainable Infrastructure Credit Guarantee Policy

Posted 07 October 2025

National Treasury has published a draft policy framework for a majority privately owned credit guarantee vehicle intended to support sustainable infrastructure and private grid projects by July 2026.

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Banks: Proposed R1m Minimum Denomination for FLAC Instruments

Posted 07 October 2025

The Prudential Authority has issued a draft determination proposing a R1 million minimum denomination for Financial Loss Absorbing Capacity (FLAC) instruments, effective 1 January 2026.

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IRBA Issues Staff Audit Practice Alert 11 on GenAI and Emerging Technologies

Posted 07 October 2025

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has issued Staff Audit Practice Alert 11 to provide guidance on the integration of generative artificial intelligence and emerging technologies within the audit process.

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