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The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced the 2026 Employer Annual Reconciliation period, running from 1 April 2026 to 31 May 2026, with a strict enforcement rule regarding employee Income Tax Reference Numbers.
The Department of Employment and Labour has announced the 2026 submission period for the Return of Earnings under the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, alongside new administrative penalties effective February 2026.
Three key pieces of tax legislation giving effect to the 2025/26 Budget proposals have been signed into law and gazetted following parliamentary approval in February 2026. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has released four draft conduct standards and regulatory frameworks for public comment, targeting benchmarks, OTC derivatives, short selling, and market infrastructure. Postbank has registered with the FSCA and is updating its SARB application for a full commercial banking licence, requiring R2.3bn in capitalisation. As of 31 March 2026, 43 Bills are currently being processed through the South African Parliament, reflecting the latest legislative developments and status updates. National government has updated the schedule of legislative proposals and draft regulations open for public comment during April 2026 and the subsequent period. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has repealed the 2013 National Dust Control Regulations, introducing a new regulatory framework under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004. The Financial Intelligence Centre has released a final compliance communication clarifying the scope and application of the term ‘credit provider’ as defined in Item 11 of Schedule 1 to the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001. The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) has called for public comment on draft limited-scope amendments to the conceptual framework for general purpose financial reporting, focusing on asset and liability measurement. A notice has been gazetted announcing the intention to introduce a Bill to repeal section 235 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, which provides for the right to self-determination of specific communities. The South African Law Reform Commission has released two additional discussion documents as part of its comprehensive review of the Criminal Procedure Act, No. 51 of 1977, with a deadline for submissions set for 15 May 2026. The Department of Agriculture has gazetted draft regulations under the Preservation & Development of Agricultural Land Act, 2024, for public comment until 26 May 2026.
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has announced the mandatory transition to the Customer Enquiry Management System (CEMS) for all regulatory and disclosure queries. Two private member's bills have been introduced in Parliament to amend the Public Procurement Act, No. 28 of 2024, proposing significant changes to BEE requirements and anti-corruption measures.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has released draft Public Compliance Communication 5E for comment, detailing new registration requirements for accountable institutions regarding the geographic locations of their branches and subsidiaries. The Prudential Authority has released a draft directive under the Banks Act, No. 94 of 1990, proposing new auditing and reporting requirements for issuer special purpose institutions to enhance risk monitoring of securitisation schemes. The Department of Basic Education has published draft regulations for the management of learner pregnancy, prohibiting punitive actions and requiring schools to implement specific support frameworks. ICASA has issued a notice requesting public input on the renewal of the South African Post Office's 25-year reserved postal services licence, following a ministerial directive to review SAPO's exclusivity rights. The Financial Intelligence Centre has updated the Targeted Financial Sanctions list to reflect recent changes by the United Nations Security Council. National Treasury has introduced a municipal financial management and service delivery reform measure targeting South Africa’s metropolitan municipalities and infrastructure spending protocols. The Financial Intelligence Centre has released draft Directive 11 for public comment, detailing mandatory risk and compliance return (RCR) submissions for 2026. The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued guidance on the mandatory identification and verification of beneficial owners under section 21B of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act, No. 38 of 2001. The Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) has released Draft Public Compliance Communication 123 (Draft PCC 123) providing guidance on the implementation of the ‘Travel Rule’ for Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs). The Financial Intelligence Centre has published Draft Public Compliance Communication 122 to provide guidance on the obligations of Special Purpose Vehicles under the FIC Act.The views expressed herein are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Acts Online. Acts Online accepts no responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or fairness of the article, nor does the information contained herein constitute advice, legal or otherwise.
