DWS Concludes Consultations on 2027/28 Raw Water Use Charges

Posted 31 August 2026

The Department of Water and Sanitation has concluded stakeholder consultations on the proposed 2027/28 Raw Water Use Charges, framed in terms of section 56 of the National Water Act.

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Gauteng Invites Public Comments on Draft Road Traffic Regulation Amendments

Posted 30 August 2026

The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has published draft amendments to the Gauteng Provincial Road Traffic Regulations, 2001, inviting public comment by 23 September 2026.

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DFFE Calls for Public Comment on Draft Leopard Conservation Strategy and Action Plan

Posted 28 August 2026

The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has published a draft strategy and action plan for leopard conservation in South Africa, calling for public comments.

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Draft Superior Courts Amendment Bill Seeks to Limit Section 47 Gatekeeping

Posted 28 August 2026

A notice of intention to introduce a Private Member's Bill amending section 47 of the Superior Courts Act, 2013, has been gazetted, seeking to exclude extra-judicial functions from statutory litigation consent protections.

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Draft Revised Electricity Pricing Policy Published for Public Comment

Posted 28 August 2026

The Department of Electricity and Energy has published a draft revised Electricity Pricing Policy for public comment to align South Africa’s tariff framework with the restructured electricity market.

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Parliamentary Timeline Unpacked for Municipal Structures Amendment Bill

Posted 27 August 2026

The Department of Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs' draft Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill faces procedural timelines that make enactment before the November 2026 local elections unlikely.

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Special Tribunal Orders Principal Agent to Repay R147.2m Over Procurement and Contract Breaches

Posted 27 August 2026

The Special Tribunal has declared the appointment contract of the Nkandla principal agent invalid and ordered the repayment of R147.27 million in public funds following extensive procurement and professional duty violations.

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FSCA Publishes Regulatory Actions Report for 2025/2026 Financial Year

Posted 27 August 2026

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has published its Regulatory Actions Report covering 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, detailing R2.8 billion in administrative sanctions.

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dtic and Competition Commission to Clarify Export Block Exemption Framework

Posted 27 August 2026

The dtic and Competition Commission will host a compliance briefing on 31 August 2026 addressing collaborative agreements permitted under the Export Block Exemption regulations.

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FIC Updates Targeted Financial Sanctions List Following UNSC Resolutions

Posted 27 August 2026

The Financial Intelligence Centre has updated its Targeted Financial Sanctions list to reflect recent amendments by the United Nations Security Council, triggering mandatory screening and asset-freezing obligations for accountable institutions.

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UAE Red Meat Export Registration Deadline Extended Under VPN-59

Posted 27 August 2026

The Department of Agriculture has extended the mandatory registration compliance deadline under Veterinary Procedural Notice 59 (VPN-59) for red meat exports to the UAE until 31 December 2026.

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VAT Export Regulations Amended to Include Deliveries to Terminal Operators

Posted 26 August 2026

National Treasury has issued an explanatory memorandum on amendments to export regulations under the Value-Added Tax Act, expanding zero-rating eligibility to goods delivered to terminal operators.

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Electoral Laws Amendment Bill: Explanatory Summary Gazetted

Posted 26 August 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has gazetted an explanatory summary of the forthcoming Electoral Laws Amendment Bill ahead of its formal introduction to Parliament.

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Home Affairs Reminds Public of 31 August 2026 Customary Marriage Registration Deadline

Posted 26 August 2026

The Department of Home Affairs has reminded qualifying spouses to register unregistered customary marriages before the special registration period expires on 31 August 2026.

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Treasury and SARS Amend VAT Export Regulations for Port Terminal Deliveries

Posted 26 August 2026

National Treasury and SARS have published amendments to the Export Regulations under the Value-Added Tax Act to permit VAT zero-rating when goods are delivered to designated terminal operators.

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Financial Sector Regulation: Status of COFI Bill Tabling in Parliament

Posted 25 August 2026

The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill has not yet been formally introduced into Parliament, despite the gazetting of its pre-tabling explanatory summary.

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IASB Releases Educational Module 29 on Income Tax for IFRS for SMEs

Posted 25 August 2026

The IFRS Foundation has published Educational Module 29 covering Section 29 (Income Tax) under the third edition of the IFRS for SMEs Accounting Standard.

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Competition Commission: Input Sought on Draft Guidelines for Technical Goods Aftermarkets

Posted 21 August 2026

The Competition Commission has gazetted draft guidelines on technical goods repair, service, and maintenance aftermarkets for public comment.

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Electricity Sector Market Transformation Position Paper Gazetted

Posted 21 August 2026

The Department of Electricity and Energy has published a position paper detailing the structural framework for electricity market transformation and the establishment of a competitive wholesale market.

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President Authorises SIU Investigation into Theewaterskloof Municipality

Posted 21 August 2026

A Presidential Proclamation under the Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act, No. 74 of 1996, has authorised the SIU to investigate procurement irregularities and maladministration at Theewaterskloof Local Municipality.

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SARS Calls for Public Comment on VAT Modernisation Consultation Paper

Posted 20 August 2026

The South African Revenue Service has published a consultation paper proposing the phased rollout of a digital VAT modernisation model incorporating e-invoicing and near-real-time reporting.

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National Treasury Releases Discussion Paper on Centralised Unclaimed Assets

Posted 20 August 2026

National Treasury has published a discussion paper detailing proposed regulatory reforms to establish a central administrator for unclaimed financial assets.

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Prudential Authority Issues Draft Directives on FLAC Debt Investments

Posted 20 August 2026

The Prudential Authority has published two draft directives for public comment concerning the regulatory capital treatment of investments in unsecured subordinated debt and First-Loss Absorbing Capacity (FLAC) instruments.

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Judicial Service Commission: Comment Sought on Revised Selection and Breach Procedures

Posted 20 August 2026

The Judicial Service Commission has called for public input on proposed revisions to its judicial selection processes, breach procedures, and the transfer of High Court judges.

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Draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill Published for Public Comment

Posted 20 August 2026

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development has published the Draft Legal Practice Amendment Bill, 2026, proposing key structural and administrative reforms under the Legal Practice Act, 2014.

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