FIC Invites Comment on Draft FICA Implementation Guidelines
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a draft guidance note on implementing aspects of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001, with comments due by 26 June 2026.-
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Business Rescue Practitioners: Licence Suspension and Revocation Grounds Gazetted
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FICA Control Regulations Amended to Introduce Cross-Border Tracing Mechanisms
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Public Comment Period Extended for Draft General Public Procurement Regulations
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Pre-2009 Qualifications Remain Valid Under NQF Transitional Directive
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Government details transitional arrangements for NQF qualifications
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CIPC Warns of Penalties for Compliance Checklist Non-Compliance
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National Treasury Instruction No. 4 of 2026/27: Public Service Payroll Verification
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The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a draft guidance note on implementing aspects of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001, with comments due by 26 June 2026.Business Rescue Practitioners: Licence Suspension and Revocation Grounds Gazetted
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted a notice on behalf of the CIPC prescribing the grounds and procedures for suspending or revoking a business rescue practitioner's licence.FICA Control Regulations Amended to Introduce Cross-Border Tracing Mechanisms
National Treasury has gazetted amendments to the FICA Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing Control Regulations, introducing new tracing mechanisms for cross-border cash movements.Public Comment Period Extended for Draft General Public Procurement Regulations
National Treasury has extended the deadline for public comments on the draft General Public Procurement Regulations, 2026, to 15 July 2026.Pre-2009 Qualifications Remain Valid Under NQF Transitional Directive
The Department of Higher Education and Training has confirmed that all qualifications obtained prior to 2009 remain legally valid and recognized under the National Qualifications Framework Act.Government details transitional arrangements for NQF qualifications
The Minister of Higher Education and Training has announced transitional arrangements under the National Qualifications Framework Act to manage the phasing out of pre-2009 qualifications.CIPC Warns of Penalties for Compliance Checklist Non-Compliance
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National Treasury has published proposed amendments to Schedules 2 and 5 of the Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies Act, No. 11 of 2022, for public comment by 8 July 2026.Long-Term Insurance Amendment Bill Tabled in Parliament
The Long-term Insurance Amendment Bill has been tabled in Parliament to address issues surrounding multiple funeral policies with identical beneficiaries.DTIC Publishes Revised Industrial Development Strategy
The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has published its revised industrial development strategy to address infrastructure backlogs and boost investment.IEC Warns Against Unlawful Use of Intellectual Property in Election Campaigns
The Electoral Commission has warned political parties and candidates that using its name, logo, or branding in campaign materials contravenes the Electoral Commission Act, No. 51 of 1996.FIC Issues Reminder for 2026 Risk and Compliance Return Submissions
The Financial Intelligence Centre has reminded designated accountable institutions to submit their 2026 Risk and Compliance Return (RCR) under Directive 11 of 2026 by the upcoming deadlines in June and July 2026.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.