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The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition has gazetted revised merger thresholds and filing fees under the Competition Act, No. 89 of 1998, effective retrospectively from 1 May 2026.
National Treasury has released a discussion paper proposing a 20% tax on gross gambling revenue from online betting, extending the public comment deadline to 27 February 2026. The Department of Sport, Arts & Culture has called for public comment on the draft Use of Official Languages Amendment Bill, which proposes shifting monitoring responsibilities to the Pan South African Language Board.
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has notified customers of technical challenges regarding card payments for entity reinstatements and extended processing times for name reservations. The Essential Services Committee has gazetted a notice seeking public comment on proposals to designate new essential services and vary or cancel existing designations under the Labour Relations Act, 1995. ICASA has gazetted the sixth amendment to the End-user and Subscriber Service Charter Regulations, 2016, introducing new requirements for service roll-out and transfers. The President has gazetted the commencement dates for the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Amendment Act, No. 10 of 2022, bringing most provisions into immediate effect while staggering others to 2026. The Department of Employment and Labour has called for public comment on a proposal to declare performers in the advertising, artistic, and cultural sectors as employees under the Basic Conditions of Employment Act. The Minister in the Presidency for Planning, Monitoring & Evaluation has issued an assessment of the Medium-Term Development Plan (MTDP) 2024-2029, highlighting capacity and fiscal constraints.
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has adopted the revised International Standard on Auditing (ISA) 240, which significantly strengthens the responsibilities of auditors regarding fraud in financial statement audits. The International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa has launched a self-initiated investigation into the dollar-based reference price for sugar, integrating competing applications from industry stakeholders. The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has released revised illustrative auditor’s reports for statutory returns applicable to banks, insurers, and medical schemes, clarifying the application of the Enhanced Auditor Reporting Rule. The National Water Amendment Bill [B1-2026] has been formally tabled in the National Assembly, marking a significant step in the revision of South Africa’s water resource management framework. National Treasury has issued a call for public proposals to inform the 2026/27 Budget, shifting focus toward tax policies and infrastructure investment.
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released version 3 of its Notional Input VAT Guide, detailing the requirements for claiming deductions on second-hand goods under the Value-Added Tax Act, No. 89 of 1991. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has published Version 3 of its Estate Duty Guide, providing updated technical guidance on the application of the Estate Duty Act, No. 45 of 1955. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released Version 3 of its Zero-rated VAT Exports Tax Guide, detailing compliance requirements under the Value-Added Tax Act, No. 89 of 1991. National Treasury has released the draft General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2025, introducing new provisions for lifestyle audits and NGO regulation.
The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) has released the 2026 Handbook of International Education Standards, incorporating revised standards effective 1 July 2026. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa has published draft terrestrial signal distribution regulations to address market failures and competition issues within the broadcasting sector. The 2025 Special Appropriation Bill and 2025/26 Adjustments Appropriation Bill have been passed by Parliament and sent to the President for signature following an accelerated legislative process. A draft Public Procurement Amendment Bill has been gazetted for public comment, proposing financial rewards for whistleblowers who assist in the recovery of state assets. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released updated guidance regarding auditor opinions required under the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Regulations. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released a non-authoritative FAQ document addressing the intersection of emerging technologies and audit practices. The Department of Agriculture has proposed a total ban on agricultural remedies containing terbufos, effective February 2026, following public health concerns and illegal informal sales.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.
