SARS Finalises China Zero-Tariff Scheme Framework

Posted 31 May 2026

SARS has finalised the legal and operational frameworks for China's temporary zero-tariff scheme, enabling exporters to obtain Rules of Origin certificates from 1 June 2026.

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President Receives Second Madlanga Commission Interim Report

Posted 31 May 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa has received the second interim report of the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into corruption and political interference within the criminal justice system.

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Greenhouse Gas Draft Inventory Report Published for Comment

Posted 29 May 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published the draft National Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report for public comment by 28 June 2026.

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National Elephant Heritage Strategy Gazetted

Posted 29 May 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has gazetted a 10-year National Elephant Heritage Strategy to guide the management of South Africa's collective herd.

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SAICA Releases Ultimate Beneficial Ownership Guide

Posted 29 May 2026

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released a comprehensive guide on Ultimate Beneficial Ownership (UBO) compliance under FICA, the Companies Act, and the Trust Property Control Act.

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IRBA Establishes Dedicated Anonymous Tip-Off Channel

Posted 29 May 2026

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has launched an anonymous tip-off channel to enhance its proactive, risk-based inspections and regulatory oversight.

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Rules Board Amends Magistrates' and High Court Rules of Court

Posted 29 May 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published amendments to the Magistrates' Courts and High Court rules of court, effective 3 July 2026, focusing on the conduct of proceedings and security for costs.

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National Treasury Publishes Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework

Posted 29 May 2026

National Treasury has published its Sovereign Use of Proceeds Framework and Second Party Opinion, paving the way for the issuance of green and sustainable sovereign bonds.

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General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill Tabled

Posted 28 May 2026

The General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering & Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill has been formally introduced in Parliament to address outstanding regulatory deficiencies identified by the FATF.

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SARB Increases Repo Rate to 7% Effective May 2026

Posted 28 May 2026

In terms of the South African Reserve Bank Act, No. 90 of 1989, the Monetary Policy Committee has increased the repurchase rate by 25 basis points to 7.00% per annum.

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dtic Outlines Key Priorities and Industrial Policy Mechanisms for 2026/2027

Posted 28 May 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has detailed its strategic implementation mechanisms for South Africa's industrial policy, focusing on export credit support, energy pricing, and transformation.

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National Small Business Act: MSME Classification Criteria Replaced

Posted 27 May 2026

The Department of Small Business Development has gazetted proclamations immediately replacing the schedule to the National Small Business Act, No. 102 of 1996, which prescribes the criteria for classifying enterprises as micro, small, or medium.

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PIE Amendment Bill and NSFAS Rental MOU Announced

Posted 27 May 2026

The Department of Human Settlements has announced a forthcoming MOU with NSFAS to resolve student housing disputes and published the draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction (PIE) Amendment Bill for public comment.

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SARS Warns of Fraudulent Tax Settlement Notification Scam

Posted 27 May 2026

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has issued an urgent security alert warning taxpayers of a new phishing scam involving fraudulent "Tax Settlement Notifications" designed to steal personal information and solicit illicit payments.

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Employment Services Amendment Bill Set for Tabling in Parliament

Posted 26 May 2026

The Department of Employment and Labour has gazetted a notice announcing the imminent tabling of the Employment Services Amendment Bill, which will empower the Minister to set quotas for the employment of foreign nationals.

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dtic Outlines Industrial Development Strategy and Track-and-Trace Compliance Measures

Posted 26 May 2026

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has announced key regulatory and policy shifts under the newly adopted Industrial Development Strategy, including a forthcoming track-and-trace compliance mechanism for consumer goods.

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Special Tribunal Freezes Assets Over R500m Free State Health Tenders

Posted 26 May 2026

The Special Tribunal has granted a preservation order to the SIU, freezing a luxury home linked to businessman Thapelo Samuel Buthelezi following non-compliance with a prior repayment and disclosure order.

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dtic Highlights Public Interest Merger Conditions and ESD Alignment

Posted 26 May 2026

The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the dtic) has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing public interest conditions under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, to drive localization and black-owned enterprise development.

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POPIA: Draft Code of Conduct for Gated Access

Posted 26 May 2026

The Information Regulator has published a draft Gated Access Code of Conduct under the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013, regulating how personal information is processed at access-controlled premises.

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NERSA Invites Comments on Wholesale Price Methodology Consultation Paper

Posted 25 May 2026

The National Energy Regulator of South Africa has published a consultation paper on a new wholesale price methodology designed for the transitional electricity market, with public comments open until 26 June 2026.

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Special Pensions Amendment Bill Open for Public Submissions

Posted 25 May 2026

The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Finance has called for written submissions on the Special Pensions Amendment Bill to address misalignments in the 1996 Act.

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Prevention of Illegal Eviction Amendment Bill: Public Consultations and Comment Deadline

Posted 25 May 2026

The Department of Human Settlements has published the Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill for public comment, with consultations underway ahead of the June 2026 deadline.

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ASB Invites Comment on Three Draft IPSASB Standards

Posted 25 May 2026

The Accounting Standards Board has gazetted a notice calling for public comments on three draft standards proposed by the International Public Sector Accounting Standards Board.

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ICASA Gazettes Regulations on Dynamic and Opportunistic Spectrum Access

Posted 25 May 2026

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has gazetted new regulations on dynamic spectrum access and opportunistic spectrum management in the 3800-4200 MHz and 5925-6425 MHz bands.

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Draft Nuclear Energy Amendment Bill Published for Public Comment

Posted 22 May 2026

The Department of Electricity & Energy has gazetted a notice calling for public comment on the draft Nuclear Energy Amendment Bill by 21 June 2026.

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