Submissions Sought on Anti-Money Laundering Amendment Bill

Posted 10 July 2026

The Standing Committee on Finance has called for written submissions on the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill of 2026.

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Child Justice Act: New Directive on Age Assessment and Diversion Procedures

Posted 10 July 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has issued a directive under the Child Justice Act, No. 75 of 2008, targeting age assessment and diversion procedures.

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Retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga Appointed as IDAC Ombud

Posted 10 July 2026

The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development has announced the appointment of retired Judge Takalani Joseph Raulinga as the inaugural Ombud for the NPA's Investigating Directorate Against Corruption (IDAC).

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Draft Strategic Petroleum Stock Policy Released for Comment

Posted 10 July 2026

The Department of Minerals & Petroleum Resources has published the Draft Strategic Petroleum Stock Policy for public comment, aiming to secure physical fuel reserves for national emergencies.

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National Treasury Releases Draft 2026/2027 Accounting Manuals for Departments

Posted 10 July 2026

The National Treasury has released 10 draft Accounting Manuals for Departments (AMDs) for the 2026/2027 financial year to assist with the implementation of the Modified Cash Standard.

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FMD Settlement Opens Private Vaccine Importation and Distribution

Posted 10 July 2026

The Department of Agriculture and agricultural organisations have settled a legal dispute, allowing private livestock owners to voluntarily vaccinate cloven-hoofed animals against Foot and Mouth Disease and ending the state's import monopoly.

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Treasury Withholds July 2026 Equitable Shares from 69 Municipalities

Posted 10 July 2026

National Treasury has withheld July 2026 equitable share allocations from 69 non-compliant municipalities due to unfunded budgets, outstanding creditor debts, and unaddressed irregular expenditure.

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National Treasury Releases 2025/26 Updated mSCOA Specimen AFS

Posted 10 July 2026

National Treasury has issued the updated Municipal Standard Chart of Accounts (mSCOA) Specimen Annual Financial Statements for the 2025/26 financial year, aligning municipal reporting with GRAP standards.

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National Treasury Withholds July 2026 Equitable Share for Nelson Mandela Bay

Posted 10 July 2026

National Treasury has temporarily withheld the July 2026 equitable share allocation for Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality due to persistent non-compliance with the Municipal Finance Management Act.

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Regulators Warn Against Recalled Semaglutide and Tirzepatide Dispensing

Posted 10 July 2026

South African health regulators have issued a joint warning to healthcare professionals regarding the continued prescription and dispensing of recalled iDEXIS Semaglutide and Tirzepatide products under the Medicines and Related Substances Act.

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Constitutional Court Rules on Copyright and Performers’ Protection Amendment Bills

Posted 09 July 2026

The Constitutional Court has declared specific educational reproduction provisions in the Copyright Amendment Bill unconstitutional, limiting Parliament's upcoming redrafting and public consultation process.

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Madlanga Commission Reporting Deadline Extended to November 2026

Posted 09 July 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has extended the reporting deadline of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Criminality, Political Interference, and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System to 16 November 2026.

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National Treasury Withholds Equitable Share: City of Johannesburg Implements MFMA Recovery Measures

Posted 09 July 2026

Following the withholding of its July 2026 equitable share allocation by National Treasury under the Municipal Finance Management Act, the City of Johannesburg has revised its financial recovery strategy to align with MFMA Circulars 111 and 68.

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National Treasury Releases 2026/27 AFS Specimen and MCS Updates

Posted 09 July 2026

The National Treasury's Office of the Accountant General has issued the 2026/27 Annual Financial Statements (AFS) Specimen to align with the Modified Cash Standard.

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National Treasury Releases Draft 2026/27 Departmental Financial Statement Template

Posted 09 July 2026

The Office of the Accountant General has published the Draft 2026/27 Departmental Financial Statement Template on the MCS Hub for testing and public comment.

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Draft Bill to Repeal 149 Pre-1994 Justice Laws Tabled

Posted 08 July 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development is set to table the Repeal of Certain Pre-1994 Justice Laws Bill in Parliament, targeting 149 redundant statutes.

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National Treasury Investigates Transversal Contract Procurement Following Madlanga Commission Testimony

Posted 08 July 2026

National Treasury has initiated an external forensic investigation into the procurement and award processes of transversal contracts following allegations of improper influence by a former employee at the Madlanga Commission.

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eThekwini Municipality Reopens Special Debt Relief Programme

Posted 08 July 2026

The eThekwini Municipal Council has reinstated its Special Debt Relief Programme for ratepayers with unresolved electricity, water, and property rates disputes.

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National Treasury Withholds July 2026 Equitable Share Transfers to Non-Compliant Municipalities

Posted 08 July 2026

National Treasury has temporarily withheld R13.5 billion in July 2026 equitable share transfers to 69 non-compliant municipalities under the Municipal Finance Management Act, No. 56 of 2003.

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FICA Cash Conveyance Reporting Threshold Set for July 2026

Posted 08 July 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre has welcomed the commencement of section 30 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001, establishing a R100,000 cash declaration threshold for travellers from 1 July 2026.

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IRBA Issues Proposed Guide for Medical Scheme Audits

Posted 07 July 2026

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has released an Exposure Draft of the Proposed Guide for Registered Auditors performing assurance engagements on medical schemes.

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Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Bill: Call for Submissions

Posted 06 July 2026

The National Assembly's Portfolio Committee on Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs has called for written submissions on the new Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill.

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FIC Releases Draft Guidance Note 7B on FICA Implementation

Posted 06 July 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Draft Guidance Note 7B, updating FICA compliance guidelines to integrate proliferation financing and clarify due diligence rules.

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IRBA Adopts IAASB Amendments on Using the Work of an External Expert

Posted 06 July 2026

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has approved narrow-scope amendments to IAASB standards to align with revised ethical requirements for using the work of external experts.

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Magistrates’ Courts Rules: Proposals to Consolidate Civil Appeal Reasons

Posted 03 July 2026

The Rules Board for Courts of Law is consulting on proposed amendments to consolidate duplicate reasons-in-writing sub-rules in the Magistrates’ Courts Rules.

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