CIDB Calls for Comment on Draft Revised Construction Procurement Standard

Posted 18 September 2026

The Construction Industry Development Board has published a draft revised standard for uniformity in construction procurement, set to replace the 2004 and 2019 standards.

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SARS Reminds Trustees of IT3(t) Third-Party Return Submission Requirements

Posted 18 September 2026

SARS has reminded trustees and representative taxpayers of the annual 30 September deadline for submitting IT3(t) third-party data returns on trust distributions.

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Consumer Protection Act: Draft Guidelines on Labelling, Price Disclosure, and Sales Records

Posted 18 September 2026

The National Consumer Commission has gazetted draft compliance guidelines under the Consumer Protection Act, No. 68 of 2008, covering product descriptions, labelling, price disclosures, and sales records.

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Constitutional Court Declares Public Procurement Act, 2024 Invalid

Posted 18 September 2026

The Constitutional Court has declared the Public Procurement Act, 2024 unconstitutional and invalid due to procedural defects in its adoption by Parliament.

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Pulp & Paper Sector: ITAC Initiates Comprehensive Trade Policy Review

Posted 17 September 2026

The International Trade Administration Commission has initiated a sector-wide review of the paper and paper products industry to evaluate trade policy instruments and tariff interventions.

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DHET Engages Auditor-General on SETA Accounting Authority Appointments and Governance Framework

Posted 17 September 2026

The Department of Higher Education and Training is engaging the Auditor-General on SETA accounting authority appointments under the Skills Development Act, No. 97 of 1998, alongside proposed legislative governance reforms.

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FIC Directive 12: Mandatory Annual Submission of RMCPs

Posted 17 September 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 12 in terms of section 43A of FICA, mandating designated Schedule 1 accountable institutions to submit their Risk Management and Compliance Programmes annually.

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Parliament Calls for Submissions on Second Special Appropriation and General Finance Bills

Posted 16 September 2026

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance and Appropriations Committee have invited written comments on the Second Special Appropriation Bill and related financial legislation.

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IAASB and IESBA Release 2025 Joint Annual Report on Audit and Ethics Standards

Posted 16 September 2026

The IAASB and IESBA have issued their 2025 Joint Annual Report detailing regulatory priorities across fraud, going concern, firm governance, and sustainability assurance standards.

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Public Service Commission Act Enacted into Law

Posted 16 September 2026

The President has assented to the new Public Service Commission Act, repealing the 1997 statute and expanding oversight powers across municipalities and public entities.

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Local Government Elections: 4 November 2026 Declared a Public Holiday Under Section 2A of Public Holidays Act

Posted 15 September 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has declared Wednesday, 4 November 2026, as a nationwide public holiday under section 2A of the Public Holidays Act, No. 36 of 1994, for the Local Government Elections.

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Public Service Commission Act Gazetted Ahead of Phased Commencement

Posted 15 September 2026

The new Public Service Commission Act has been assented to and gazetted to replace Act 65 of 1997, with phased implementation pending proclamation.

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CIPC: Obligation to Maintain Accurate Registered Office and Physical Address

Posted 15 September 2026

In terms of the Companies Act, No. 71 of 2008, the CIPC has issued a compliance notice instructing all companies to ensure their registered office and physical address details are up to date.

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Standing Committee on Finance Calls for Comments on 2026/27 Draft Tax Bills

Posted 14 September 2026

The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has invited written submissions by 28 September 2026 on the annual package of draft tax and revenue legislation ahead of parliamentary hearings.

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Draft Executive Members' Ethics Amendment Bill Published for Public Comment

Posted 14 September 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has released the Draft Executive Members' Ethics Amendment Bill, proposing enhanced administrative oversight and statutory duties for the disclosure of financial interests.

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SIU Proclamations: North West Transport Investments and eThekwini Municipality

Posted 14 September 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has gazetted SIU proclamations authorising investigations into procurement irregularities at North West Transport Investments and extending probes into eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality security contracts.

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Cabinet Approves Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy for Public Comment

Posted 12 September 2026

The Department of Electricity and Energy has released the Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy for public comment, overhauling the 2008 framework in alignment with the Electricity Regulation Amendment Act, 2024.

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Proposed Statistics Amendment Bill Seeks Annual Potable Water Access Indicator

Posted 11 September 2026

A proposed Private Member's Statistics Amendment Bill will mandate the Statistician-General to compute and publish an annual indicator tracking actual potable water access.

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Water and Sanitation: Comments Invited on Draft Strategic Framework for Service Provision

Posted 11 September 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation has gazetted a draft strategic framework for water and sanitation services, revising the 2003 policy framework.

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National Veld and Forest Fire Act: Strategy Published and Draft Regulations Released for Comment

Posted 11 September 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published four regulatory documents under the National Veld and Forest Fire Act, 1998, comprising a national fire protection association strategy alongside three draft regulatory instruments.

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FSCA and PA Publish Draft Joint Standard on Beneficial Ownership Requirements

Posted 11 September 2026

The FSCA and Prudential Authority have released a draft Joint Standard establishing fit and proper rules and verification duties for beneficial owners of financial institutions.

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SAICA Issues Guidance on IASB Illustrative Examples for Financial Statement Uncertainties

Posted 10 September 2026

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants has released educational guidance addressing the IASB's illustrative examples on reporting uncertainties under IFRS Accounting Standards.

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Competition Commission Scrutinises Pricing Across Basic Food Value Chains

Posted 09 September 2026

In terms of its market monitoring mandate under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, the Competition Commission has released its third cost of living report, warning of widening margins in essential food value chains.

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Mpumalanga Labour Blitz: BCEA and OHSA Workplace Enforcement

Posted 09 September 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has deployed inspection teams across Mpumalanga to enforce compliance with the Basic Conditions of Employment Act and the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

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Special Tribunal Declares eThekwini Infill Housing Contracts Unlawful

Posted 09 September 2026

The Special Tribunal has declared procurement contracts awarded by the eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality under its Human Settlements Infill Housing Programme unlawful and unconstitutional following an SIU investigation under Proclamation R.9 of 2021.

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