SARS Increases Diesel Refund Percentage for Primary Sectors

Posted 28 April 2026

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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CIPC Beneficial Ownership and Annual Return Compliance Requirements

Posted 28 April 2026

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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Road Accident Fund: Adjustment of Statutory Limit for Claims (April 2026)

Posted 24 April 2026

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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CIPC Automates Co-operative Director Amendments

Posted 24 April 2026

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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CIPC: Delays in Disclosure and Finance Enquiries

Posted 24 April 2026

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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Operation Vulindlela Phase 2: Fourth Quarterly Progress Report Published

Posted 24 April 2026

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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Draft National Rail Master Plan: Consultation Process Launched

Posted 23 April 2026

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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SARB MPG Draft White Paper: Tax Implications of Jibar to ZARONIA Transition

Posted 23 April 2026

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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FIC Updates Targeted Financial Sanctions List

Posted 23 April 2026

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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Trust Administration: Fiduciary Duty and Regulatory Compliance

Posted 23 April 2026

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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Competition Commission Review of Regulatory Barriers to Market Participation

Posted 22 April 2026

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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Traditional & Khoi-San Leadership Replacement Bill Tabled

Posted 22 April 2026

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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Cybersecurity Compliance and Liability for Accounting Practices

Posted 22 April 2026

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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ISO 14092:2026 Standard for Climate Change Adaptation

Posted 22 April 2026

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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IFRS 20: New Standard on Regulatory Assets and Liabilities

Posted 21 April 2026

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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AGSA Releases 2024-25 PFMA General Report

Posted 21 April 2026

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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IVSC Issues Exposure Draft for New Quality Control Standard IVS 107

Posted 20 April 2026

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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Electronic Communications Amendment Bill [B12-2026] Tabled in Parliament

Posted 20 April 2026

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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Prudential Authority: Draft Public Disclosure Standard for Insurers

Posted 20 April 2026

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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Magistrates’ Courts: Draft Amendments to Sale in Execution Rules

Posted 20 April 2026

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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Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations: Comments Invited

Posted 17 April 2026

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 Gazettes Summaries for COFI and AMLCTF Amendment Bills

Posted 17 April 2026

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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LPC Amends Rules on Pupil Remuneration and Good Standing

Posted 17 April 2026

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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Draft Regulations Issued Under Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024

Posted 16 April 2026

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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Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from & Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill Gazetted

Posted 16 April 2026

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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