SARS has increased the allowable diesel consumption for refund claims from 80% to 100% for primary sector beneficiaries under the Customs and Excise Act, effective 1 April 2026.
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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has integrated Beneficial Ownership (BO) filings with the Annual Return process, requiring companies to trace ultimate control to natural persons.
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The Road Accident Fund has gazetted the quarterly adjustment to the statutory limit for loss of income and loss of support claims, setting the new cap at R381,510.00 effective 30 April 2026.
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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is transitioning Co-operative Director Amendments from manual processing to an automated solution on the enhanced e-Services platform.
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The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued a notice regarding temporary delays in responding to enquiries within the Disclosures and Finance units due to the implementation of the new Customer Enquiry Management System (CEMS).
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The Presidency has released the fourth quarterly progress report for Operation Vulindlela Phase 2, detailing structural reforms in the electricity, water, and local government sectors.
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The Department of Transport has initiated a public consultation process for the draft National Rail Master Plan, intended to establish a strategic framework for South Africa’s rail network and logistics ecosystem.
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The South African Reserve Bank’s Market Practitioners’ Group has released a draft White Paper addressing the potential tax consequences of transitioning financial contracts from the Johannesburg Interbank Average Rate to the South African Rand Overnight Index Average.
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The Financial Intelligence Centre has updated the Targeted Financial Sanctions list following amendments by the United Nations Security Council, impacting compliance requirements under the Financial Intelligence Centre Act.
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Recent judicial precedents and amendments to the Trust Property Control Act and FICA have intensified the compliance requirements for trustees, specifically regarding beneficial ownership and fiduciary accountability.
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The Competition Commission has launched a review of regulatory barriers to market participation, inviting stakeholders to submit proposals for reform by 5 June 2026.
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The Traditional and Khoi-San Leadership Bill has been formally introduced in Parliament to replace the 2019 Act following a Constitutional Court ruling.
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Accounting firms face increased regulatory scrutiny and personal liability under POPIA and the Cybercrimes Act as data breaches rise and the Information Regulator intensifies enforcement.
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The International Organization for Standardization has released ISO 14092:2026, establishing a global framework for climate change adaptation planning and risk assessment.
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The IFRS Foundation is developing IFRS 20, a new accounting standard for regulatory assets and liabilities, set to replace IFRS 14 in 2029.
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The Auditor-General has released the 2024-25 Consolidated General Report, revealing that only 151 out of 417 auditees achieved clean audit outcomes under the Public Finance Management Act.
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The International Valuation Standards Council (IVSC) has released an Exposure Draft proposing the introduction of IVS 107: Quality Controls and updates addressing AI and sustainability.
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The Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12-2026] has been formally tabled in Parliament, marking a significant step in the reform of the telecommunications regulatory framework.
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The Prudential Authority has called for comments on a revised draft prudential standard regarding public disclosures for insurers, following proposals first issued in 2021.
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The Rules Board for Courts of Law has invited public comment on draft amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts rules governing the sale in execution of immovable property.
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National Treasury has released draft capital flow management regulations under the Currency and Exchanges Act, 1933, for public comment, proposing to replace the 1961 regulations and bring crypto-assets under exchange control oversight.
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National Treasury has published explanatory summaries for the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill and the General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill ahead of their formal introduction to Parliament.
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The Legal Practice Council has gazetted amendments to its rules regarding the remuneration of pupils undergoing practical vocational training and the definition of 'good standing'.
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National Treasury has invited public comment on draft General and Tribunal Regulations to operationalise the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024.
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The Department of Human Settlements has called for public comment on the draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from & Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill.
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