Occupational Qualifications: Transitional Arrangements Update
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The Department of Higher Education and Training is preparing to gazette transitional arrangements and targeted extensions of six to 24 months for legacy pre-2009 qualifications.DHA to Phase Out Green Barcoded IDs under Identification Act
The Department of Home Affairs is accelerating the phase-out of green barcoded identity books in favour of smart ID cards, alongside plans to establish an Intelligent Population Register.Employment Services Amendment Bill: Strict Verification of Foreign Workers Required
The proposed Employment Services Amendment Bill, read alongside the Immigration Act, No. 13 of 2002, introduces heightened compliance obligations for employers regarding the verification and record-keeping of foreign nationals in their employ.Employment Services Amendment Bill (B16-2026) Introduced
The Department of Employment and Labour has introduced the Employment Services Amendment Bill (B16-2026) to regulate the employment of foreign nationals and implement the National Labour Migration Policy.Government Strengthens Migration Management and Regulatory Enforcement
The Inter-Ministerial Committee on Migration has developed an implementation plan focusing on border infrastructure, business registration, and asylum reviews.Western Cape High Court Declares NSFAS Payment Contracts Invalid
The Western Cape High Court has declared the procurement processes and service level agreements for the National Student Financial Aid Scheme student funding payment system unlawful and invalid.Joint Inspections Target Labour and Immigration Compliance
The Department of Employment and Labour, alongside home affairs and police services, has executed unannounced compliance blitzes in Tshwane, enforcing strict adherence to labour and immigration laws.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The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a draft guidance note on implementing aspects of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001, with comments due by 26 June 2026.Business Rescue Practitioners: Licence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
In terms of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008, the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued Customer Notice 28 of 2026, warning companies of enforcement actions and administrative penalties for failing to submit their annual Compliance Checklists.CIPC Mandates Exclusive Use of Case Management System
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has decommissioned email-based submissions, making the online Case Management System (CMS) mandatory for all statutory filings, complaints, and legal services.High Court Jurisdictions to be Rationalised by July 2026
The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development will gazette notices by 1 July 2026 to rationalise High Court jurisdictions and seats.National Treasury Instruction No. 4 of 2026/27: Public Service Payroll Verification
National Treasury has issued Instruction No. 4 of 2026/27, mandating a nationwide verification process for all public service payroll recipients to eliminate ghost employees.NCC Announces Recall of Hino 700 Series Trucks
The National Consumer Commission has announced a product recall of 18 Hino 700 Series trucks under the Consumer Protection Act due to a fuel pump defect.IASB Issues IFRS 20 Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities
The International Accounting Standards Board has issued IFRS 20 Regulatory Assets and Regulatory Liabilities, replacing IFRS 14 and supplementing IFRS 15 for rate-regulated entities.South Africa to Host 9th SACU Summit and 56th Council of Ministers
South Africa will host the 9th SACU Summit of Heads of State or Government and the 56th SACU Council of Ministers in Cape Town from 18 to 26 June 2026.Commissions of Inquiry: Terms of Reference and Regulations Amended
The President has amended the terms of reference and regulations for the presidential commissions of inquiry into the criminal justice system and TRC case-related matters.Cabinet Approves High Court Rationalisation and Judicial Post Expansion
Cabinet has approved the implementation of the High Court rationalisation report, initiating a two-phase restructuring of judicial jurisdictions, a 20% increase in judicial posts, and new acting judge guidelines effective 1 July 2026.Kruger National Park Land Claim Beneficiation Agreement Signed
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has finalised the Beneficiation Scheme Framework Agreement, settling long-standing land claims around the Kruger National Park through structured commercial and heritage opportunities.Special Tribunal Grants Freezing Order Over UIF-TERS Fraud Assets
The Special Tribunal has granted a preservation order freezing a R2.7 million property linked to fraudulent Covid-19 Temporary Employee/Employee Relief Scheme (TERS) claims.KZN Treasury Allocates R17m to Curb Municipal MFMA Non-Compliance
The KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Treasury has redirected R17 million in departmental savings to strengthen supply chain management and enforce compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act, No. 56 of 2003, targeting rising irregular expenditure.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.