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The Rules Board for Courts of Law has invited public comment on draft amendments to the Magistrates’ Courts Rules and the Uniform Rules of Court regarding the calculation of timeframes for filing pleas. Explanatory summaries for the Extradition Bill and the International Co-operation in Criminal Matters Amendment Bill have been gazetted following Cabinet approval on 14 May 2025. The Department of Agriculture has gazetted draft regulations for the transportation of live animals for export by sea, with public comments due by 25 August 2025. The Department of Communications & Digital Technologies has extended the deadline for public comment on the draft White Paper on Audio and Audiovisual Media Services (AAVMS) and Online Safety to 26 September 2025.
The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) has released exposure drafts proposing amendments to the SASB Standards and industry-based guidance for IFRS S2.
National Treasury and the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) have confirmed that South Africa has substantially addressed all 22 action items in the FATF Action Plan, with an on-site assessment scheduled to determine potential delisting in October 2025. National Treasury and the Financial & Fiscal Commission have flagged significant regulatory conflicts and fiscal risks within the National State Enterprises Bill, specifically regarding its alignment with the Public Finance Management Act. The Department of Basic Education has provided an update to the National Assembly regarding the timeline for drafting regulations and implementation guidelines under the Basic Education Laws Amendment Act, 2024.
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released the updated Medical Schemes Accounting Guide for the financial year ending 31 December 2024, providing essential guidance on IFRS application within the regulatory framework of the Medical Schemes Act.
The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has notified stakeholders of processing delays affecting the re-instatement of deregistered companies and close corporations. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued an update regarding processing backlogs for entity re-instatements under the Companies Act and Close Corporations Act. The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has issued a notice regarding processing delays for company and close corporation re-instatements following deregistration for non-compliance. The President has determined that most sections of the Railway Safety Act, No. 16 of 2024, will come into operation on 1 August 2025.
SARS has issued a stakeholder letter detailing the 2025 Personal Income Tax filing season dates and return updates for individuals and trusts. The Department of Transport has called for public comment on draft regulations governing the construction, equipment, and labour welfare of fishing vessels, intended to replace outdated maritime safety standards. The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has invited public comment on draft amendments to the JSE Interest Rate and Currency Derivatives Rules, specifically concerning the introduction of tri-party repurchase transactions. The Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA) has initiated an oversight enquiry into the Road Accident Fund (RAF) regarding allegations of maladministration and legislative non-compliance. The Department of Forestry, Fisheries & the Environment has issued revised draft regulations for offshore ship-to-ship transfers and bunkering, with a comment deadline of 3 August 2025. ICASA has released two sets of draft regulations under the Electronic Communications Act, No. 36 of 2005, covering digital terrestrial television services and numbering plan amendments, with comments due by 11 August 2025. SAICA has released an exposure draft for a revised Code of Professional Conduct, introducing specific ethics and independence standards for sustainability assurance and the use of external experts. The National Assembly has adopted the Public Service Commission Bill [B16B-2023], which expands the Commission’s oversight mandate to include local government and public entities. SARS has released a draft notice under the Tax Administration Act proposing the removal of the 60-day remedial period for Common Reporting Standard (CRS) non-compliance. The Prudential Authority has issued new guidelines for banks and controlling companies regarding the internal ratings-based (IRB) approach for credit risk exposure. The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) has released a Tax Alert detailing the 2025 tax filing season schedule, including specific windows for auto-assessments and manual submissions. Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi has announced that a task team will report to Cabinet by August 2025 on the transition to full institutional independence for the South African judiciary.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.
