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Department of Transport to Prohibit Use of Road Traffic Documents as General Identification

Posted 11 October 2026

The Department of Transport has announced proposed amendments to the National Road Traffic Regulations to prevent Traffic Register Number certificates and driving licences from serving as general identification.

Home Affairs to Launch Asylum Registration System Following Constitutional Court Ruling

Posted 11 October 2026

The Department of Home Affairs will introduce an online intention-to-apply asylum registration mechanism by 10 November 2026 following a Constitutional Court judgment invalidating transit visa deportation provisions under the Refugees Act.

SABC SOC Ltd Bill: Draft Revised Version Slated for 2026/27 Gazetting

Posted 9 October 2026

A draft revised South African Broadcasting Company SOC Ltd Bill incorporating an updated funding model is scheduled for publication for public comment in the fourth quarter of the 2026/27 financial year.

CMS Issues Guidance on Joint and Shared Audit Engagements for Medical Schemes

Posted 9 October 2026

The Council for Medical Schemes has issued Circular 28 of 2026, urging medical schemes and audit committees to adopt joint or shared audit models to improve market inclusion and audit quality.