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 Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued new guidance regarding the automated registration of external companies via the e-Services platform, effective 29 September 2025. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has announced that the registration of external companies via Form CoR20.1 will be fully automated on its e-Services platform starting 29 September 2025.
The Water Services Amendment Bill [B24-2025] has been tabled in Parliament, introducing mandatory competency requirements and operating licenses for water services providers.
The 2025 Code of Good Practice on Dismissal provides updated guidance on dismissals for misconduct, incapacity, and operational requirements under the Labour Relations Act, No. 66 of 1995.
The Department of Employment and Labour has issued a consolidated Code of Good Practice on Dismissal under the Labour Relations Act, effective 4 September 2025. Parliament is currently processing 13 private members’ Bills, a significant increase that bypasses traditional Cabinet scrutiny but remains subject to committee desirability votes. Parliament is currently processing 38 Bills as of 30 September 2025, covering a wide range of regulatory and administrative amendments across various sectors. A summary of national government proposals and legislation open for public comment during October 2025. The Statistics Amendment Act, No. 16 of 2024, which updates the framework for national statistics and data coordination, will officially come into force on 1 October 2025. The Competition Commission has gazetted the final terms of reference for the Poultry Market Inquiry, initiating a formal 18-month investigation into the sector’s value chain. The Department of Small Business Development has released the draft Business Licensing Bill for public comment, proposing the repeal of the Businesses Act, No. 71 of 1991. The Department of Social Development has released the draft Children’s Amendment Bill for public comment, proposing updates to the regulatory framework governing child welfare and protection. The Department of Agriculture, Land Reform & Rural Development has gazetted three sets of draft regulations under the Plant Health (Phytosanitary) Act, No. 10 of 2024, with a comment deadline of 26 October 2025. The Information Regulator has published draft regulations under the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013, concerning the processing of special personal information related to health and sex life.
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has released educational material to assist entities in disclosing the anticipated financial effects of sustainability-related risks and opportunities under IFRS S1 and IFRS S2. National Treasury has introduced the Special Appropriation Bill [B22-2025] to address the funding shortfall in the health sector caused by the withdrawal of international donor support.
The International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board (IPSASB) has issued amendments to several standards to integrate the current operational value measurement basis, effective 1 January 2028. Parliament has issued a formal clarification regarding the adjusted timeline for the tabling and processing of the 2024 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS).
The Accounting Standards Board has issued Exposure Draft 214, proposing limited-scope amendments to the Standard of GRAP on Social Benefits. The South African Reserve Bank has released a draft strategy aimed at reducing the Corporation for Deposit Insurance’s reliance on loan funding through a phased increase in deposit insurance premiums.
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has issued a new National Risk Assessment (NRA) Toolkit to assist jurisdictions in identifying and mitigating money laundering and terrorist financing risks. An ad hoc committee established by the National Assembly has called for written submissions regarding allegations of corruption and political interference within the South African criminal justice system.
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has issued revised illustrative regulatory auditor’s reports in terms of the Banks Act, No. 94 of 1990, effective for periods ending on or after 15 June 2025. The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has approved the adoption and prescription of ISA 570 (Revised 2024) to enhance auditor responsibilities regarding an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has published the revised South African Auditing Practice Statement (SAAPS) 3, providing updated illustrative reports for auditors and independent reviewers.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.
