All COIDA Letters of Good Standing expired on 30 April 2026; employers must submit Return of Earnings by 30 June 2026 to renew.
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The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has withdrawn the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following the discovery of fabricated academic citations within the document.
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The Minister of Employment and Labour has issued General Notice 3910 in Gazette 54577, setting the COIDA earnings thresholds for the 2026/2027 assessment year.
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The draft Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Amendment Bill, 2026 proposes a new corporate offence for failing to prevent corrupt activities by associates.
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The Department of Employment and Labour has announced an increase in the annual earnings threshold under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, effective from 1 May 2026.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has finalised a draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill for Cabinet approval, focusing on the governance and regulatory framework of the Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund.
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The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has released the draft Protected Disclosures Bill for public comment, proposing significant changes to whistleblower protections and the burden of proof in retaliation cases.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has gazetted a second explanatory summary for the Extradition Bill ahead of its formal introduction to Parliament.
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The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act, 2022, introduces significant changes to employer compliance, including the recognition of PTSD as an occupational disease and stricter administrative penalties.
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A notice has been gazetted calling for public comment on a proposed amendment to the Prevention & Combatting of Corrupt Activities Act, No. 12 of 2004, aimed at strengthening penalties and aligning with international standards.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced the commencement date for the oversight mechanism governing National Prosecuting Authority investigators.
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The Rules Board for Courts of Law has invited public comment on draft amendments to Uniform Rule 53, which governs the review of decisions and proceedings from lower courts and administrative bodies.
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The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has called for input on draft regulations under the Cannabis for Private Purposes Act, No. 7 of 2024.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued a call for public comment on draft regulations and a draft code of conduct under the Traditional Courts Act, No. 9 of 2022.
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The Information Regulator has referred three cases to SAPS for criminal investigation following non-compliance with enforcement notices issued under the Promotion of Access to Information Act, No. 2 of 2000.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has invited public comment on draft regulations intended to operationalise the Prevention and Combating of Hate Crimes and Hate Speech Act, No. 9 of 2024.
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A presidential proclamation has amended the terms of reference for the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, extending the final report deadline to 31 August 2026.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is progressing with the Decriminalisation and Regulation of Sex Work Bill, which seeks to repeal specific provisions of the Sexual Offences Act, 1957 and the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007.
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The Information Regulator has directed SARS to disclose former President Jacob Zuma’s tax records, citing the public interest override provision in the Promotion of Access to Information Act.
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The South African Law Reform Commission has published a report on alternative dispute resolution in family matters, recommending a draft Bill to regulate care and contact disputes.
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The South African Judicial Education Institute Amendment Bill [B26-2025] was tabled on 27 October 2025, targeting unproclaimed sections of the 2008 Act.
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The Information Regulator has issued a Fact Sheet clarifying the mandatory reporting requirements for security compromises under the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013.
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The Information Regulator has released a procedural guide for reporting security compromises under the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013.
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The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued an amendment to the March 2024 uniform guidelines for the conferment of senior counsel and senior attorney honours.
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The Information Regulator has issued a notice to over 100,000 organisations regarding the mandatory use of Form 2 for access to information requests under PAIA.
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