The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published draft amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts Rules regarding the revival of a rule nisi.
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The IAASB has published guidance on applying materiality under ISSA 5000 for sustainability assurance engagements, effective for periods beginning on or after 15 December 2026.
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Governance and leadership concerns involving the Accounting Authority and executive management of the MICT SETA have been referred to the National Skills Authority for a rapid assessment under the Skills Development Act.
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The Department of Home Affairs has launched Phase II of the Trusted Employer Scheme alongside ongoing cross-departmental implementation of the Roadmap for the Digital Transformation of Government.
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The Gauteng High Court has granted a R326 million asset freezing order under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act, targeting assets linked to the R2 billion Tembisa Hospital tender fraud.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has launched the Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge under the National Prosecuting Authority Act.
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The Asset Forfeiture Unit has secured a R326 million forfeiture order under the Prevention of Organised Crime Act against assets linked to procurement fraud at Tembisa Hospital.
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The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has confirmed a targeted update to the International Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants to address firm culture and governance.
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The Department of Water and Sanitation has commenced public consultations under the National Water Act to determine raw water tariffs for the 2027/28 financial year.
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The Office of the Independent Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC) Oversight Judge has officially commenced its operational mandate under the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act, No. 14 of 2024.
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The Office of the IDAC Oversight Judge has been operationalised under the National Prosecuting Authority Amendment Act to provide independent judicial oversight over anti-corruption investigations.
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The Department of Home Affairs has reminded the public to register customary marriages under the Recognition of Customary Marriages Act, No. 120 of 1998, before the special registration window closes on 31 August 2026.
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The Department of Home Affairs has gazetted a directive granting temporary residence visa and permanent residence permit applicants a blanket waiver of medical report requirements.
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The South African government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Namibia to facilitate the interstate transfer of sentenced offenders, pending legislative amendments to the Correctional Services Act.
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A former Mpumalanga state accountant has been dismissed and faces criminal charges following an SIU investigation into COVID-19 procurement corruption.
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The Information Regulator has issued Enforcement Notices against Central Johannesburg TVET College and Sibanye Stillwater Limited for key contraventions of POPIA and PAIA.
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The National Assembly’s Portfolio Committee on Electricity and Energy is calling for written submissions on the draft Gas Bill by 7 August 2026.
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An analysis of the ongoing compliance, valuation, and tax challenges arising from IFRS 16 Leases, including the structural divergence from IFRS for SMEs and misalignment with SARS requirements.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has commenced a phased transition to transfer superior court administrative services to the Office of the Chief Justice, advancing judicial institutional independence.
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The Financial Intelligence Centre has published an outcomes notice detailing the decisions and strategic initiatives arising from the Financial Action Task Force plenary meetings held in June 2026.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued guidelines under the Child Justice Act, No. 75 of 2008, detailing departmental responsibilities for transporting children in conflict with the law.
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The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has initiated an investigation into the Public Investment Corporation under section 135 of the Financial Sector Regulation Act, following whistleblower allegations of governance failures and unethical practices.
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The International Accounting Standards Board has issued targeted amendments to IAS 28 to clarify which investments in associates and joint ventures can be measured using the fair value option under IFRS 18.
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The South African government is accelerating anti-corruption enforcement, implementing recommendations from the State Capture and Madlanga Commissions, and conducting widespread lifestyle audits.
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The phased commencement of the Companies Amendment Acts of 2024 and the CIPC's beneficial ownership 'hard-stop' have transformed corporate compliance from an administrative task into an active regulatory gatekeeper.
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