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The Department of Public Works and Infrastructure has released a draft integrated framework for social facilitation aimed at standardising community engagement to prevent project disruptions. The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy has gazetted draft amendments to the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002, alongside a subsequent erratum notice correcting proposed changes to sections 11 and 17. Parliament is currently processing 36 Bills, including replacement legislation tabled alongside the revised 2025/26 Budget. National government proposals and new legislation remain open for public comment during June 2025, offering stakeholders the opportunity to influence the regulatory landscape. The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has gazetted amendments to the rules of the Magistrates’ Courts and the High Court, effective 4 July 2025. The Presidency has established a commission of inquiry into alleged interference in the investigation and prosecution of Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) cases, with deadlines recently extended to January 2026. The Department of Employment and Labour has finalised and gazetted the White Paper on Labour Migration, alongside the forthcoming Employment Services Amendment Bill, to regulate the employment of foreign nationals in South Africa. Presidential Proclamation No. 165 of 2024 has brought significant sections of the Children’s Amendment Act, No. 17 of 2022 into operation, amending the Children’s Act, No. 38 of 2005. The Department of Justice & Constitutional Development has reinforced the application of the Legal Sector B-BBEE Code of Good Practice in the allocation of state legal work.
The Department of Employment and Labour has confirmed the revised maximum earnings and minimum assessment thresholds under COIDA, effective 1 March 2025.
The Information Regulator has amended the Regulations under the Protection of Personal Information Act, No. 4 of 2013, introducing mandatory online reporting of security compromises via a new e-Portal.
The Legal Practitioners Fidelity Fund (LPFF) has released the 2025 application form for the refund of bank charges and audit fees, mandating the use of Agreed-Upon Procedures (AUP) reports for claims relating to financial periods ending after 1 March 2024.
The IFRS Foundation has updated its educational material on going concern assessments to reflect the issuance of IFRS 18 and the revised ISA 570.
The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has released a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to assist with the implementation of International Standard on Auditing 570 (Revised 2024), Going Concern.
The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has published its quarterly newsletter for January to March 2025, detailing a new strategic focus and updates to standards. The National Council of Provinces (NCOP) Appropriations Committee has invited public comment on the replacement 2025 Division of Revenue and Appropriation Bills, alongside the Public Sector Pension & Related Payments Bill. The Department of Sport, Arts & Culture has gazetted a draft policy framework for heritage memorialisation, proposing a shift toward low-maintenance commemorative structures. The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has released its findings following an inquiry into the impact of load shedding on the electronic communications and broadcasting sectors. The Department of Transport has extended the deadline for public comment on the draft civil aviation policy to 11 July 2025. The Department of Tourism has gazetted the National Astro Tourism Strategy, establishing a framework for the development and regulation of celestial-based tourism in South Africa. The Department of Communications & Digital Technologies has invited public comment on a draft policy directive under the Electronic Communications Act, 2005, regarding ICT investment and B-BBEE. The Minister of Finance has tabled a revised 2025/26 Budget, introducing an inflation-linked fuel levy increase to offset the reversal of a previously proposed VAT rate hike. The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies has issued a final directive to ICASA to conduct an inquiry into individual electronic communications network services licensing.
The Financial Intelligence Centre has issued Directive 9 of 2024, mandating the implementation of the ‘travel rule’ for crypto asset transfers to enhance transparency and align with FATF Recommendations.
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