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IAASB: ISA 500-series Project logo

IAASB: ISA 500-series Project

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has proposed amendments to 2 audit...


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DoEL: Clarification of Proposed Amendments to the Employment Services Act logo

The DoEL has clarified that proposed Employment Services Act amendments do not grant new employment...


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Sectional Titles Act: Amendments due to Electronic Deeds Registration and Recordal Systems Amendment Bill logo

The EDDRS Amendment Bill (B27-2026) proposes changes to the Sectional Titles Act and related land la...


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NCC: Consumer Protection Act – Draft guidelines for compliance with Opt-out Registry regulations logo

NCC: Consumer Protection Act – Draft gui...

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has published Draft Guidelines for compliance with Opt-out Re...


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NCC: Consumer Protection Act – Draft guidelines on descriptions and price disclosures logo

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has published Section 22 draft guidelines on product descript...


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COIDA: Increase in monthly pensions and constant Attendance Allowance logo

The Minister of Employment and Labour has increased COIDA monthly pensions and Constant Attendance A...


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SARS: 2025/26 Annual Report logo

SARS: 2025/26 Annual Report

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has published its Annual Report for the 2025/2026 period.


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CIPC: Updated Director amendment process logo

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) is reviewing the company director amendmen...


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IESBA Staff - New Questions & Answers: International Ethics Standards for Sustainability Assurance (IESSA) logo

IESBA Staff - New Questions & Answers: I...

The IESBA Staff has released a Q&A publication to support the adoption and implementation of the Int...


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IESBA: 2026 Handbook edition logo

IESBA: 2026 Handbook edition

The International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) has released the 2026 Handbook of t...


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SAICA: Guide on Regulatory Reporting Duties (updated) logo

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (SAICA’s) has released an updated guide on Reg...


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SAICA: Retention of Records Guide (updated) logo

The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants’ (SAICA’s) Legal Compliance Committee (LCC) has...


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IRBA: Annual Report 2026 logo

IRBA: Annual Report 2026

The IRBA has published its 2026 Annual Report, highlighting regulatory effectiveness, audit quality,...


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CIPC: Introduction of geolocation functionality for company and CC address changes logo

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has introduced geolocation functionality t...


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IAASB: New 2026 Handbook logo

IAASB: New 2026 Handbook

The International Auditing and Assurance Standards Board (IAASB) has published the 2026 edition of i...


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CMS: Joint and shared audit engagements logo

CMS: Joint and shared audit engagements

The CMS has encouraged medical schemes to consider joint or shared audits to improve audit quality,...


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CMS: Mandatory Auditor Rotation logo

CMS: Mandatory Auditor Rotation

The Council for Medical Schemes (CMS) has issued a circular introducing mandatory auditor rotation r...


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Prudential Authority: Application and interpretation of specified requirements re declaration and certification of the form BA 099 in respect of statutory returns submitted logo

The Prudential Authority has clarified that Form BA 099 must be certified by the CEO, CAO, or execut...


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IRBA: Staff Audit Practice Alert 13: Strengthening Public Sector Audits Identifying and Responding to Public Sector-Specific Risks logo

IRBA: Staff Audit Practice Alert 13: Str...

The Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA) has issued Staff Audit Practice Alert 13 to hel...


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CIPC: Beneficial Ownership Register to enhance Financial Integrity and Combat Money Laundering logo

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has highlighted CIPC’s Beneficial Ownership Register...


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FIC: Draft PCC 126 on dealers in precious metals and dealers in precious stones logo

FIC: Draft PCC 126 on dealers in preciou...

The FIC has issued draft PCC 126, providing guidance on dealers in precious metals and stones under...


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FIC: 2025/26 Annual Report logo

FIC: 2025/26 Annual Report

The FIC has published its 2025/26 Annual Report, highlighting its response to increased demand and e...


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FSCA: Notification template for material IT and cyber incidents logo

FSCA: Notification template for material...

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the Prudential Authority (PA) have published the D...


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Draft Crypto Assets Manual for cross-border activities logo

Draft Crypto Assets Manual for cross-bor...

National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) have released a draft Crypto Assets Manu...


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