https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/717.html South Africa Legislation & Regulation news 15 Legislation & Regulation news - South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/196/717.html en-us Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:57:47 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/understanding-the-new-cans-and-cants-of-cannabis-in-south-africa-847863a It’s been just over seven years since the Constitutional Court, in the landmark judgment of Prince, confirmed an order of constitutional invalidity made by the Western Cape High Court, which declared legislation criminalising the use, possession, purchase and cultivation of cannabis unconstitutional. 1-267149 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:25:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/draft-ai-policy-approved-for-publication-for-public-comment-736032a Minister in The Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni says Cabinet has approved the publication of the draft South Africa AI policy for public comment. 1-267062 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 15:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/52-firms-blacklisted-in-sa-procurement-crackdown-736092a The South African government has intensified efforts to improve public-sector accountability, with 52 companies now formally restricted from doing business with the state. The move signals a significant shift in procurement enforcement within the country’s infrastructure and finance ecosystem. 1-267032 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/tendi-nyathi-takes-charge-of-ozow-risk-and-governance-622481a South African payments provider Ozow has appointed Tendi Nyathi as its chief risk and governance officer (CRGO), effective Wednesday, 1 April 2026, marking a strategic step in strengthening its governance, risk and compliance capabilities. 1-266931 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sa-tied-phase-iii-bridging-research-and-policy-for-southern-africa-economic-growth-066245a National Treasury, alongside its partners, has launched the third phase of the Southern Africa – Towards Inclusive Economic Development (SA-Tied) programme, reinforcing its commitment to evidence-based policymaking. 1-266807 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/whistleblower-overload-part-1-when-grievances-masquerade-as-whistleblowing-844973a In this two-part series on whistleblowing policies in the workplace, Luway Mongie and Graham Damant of Bowmans, look at the reasons for the current proliferation in whistleblower complaints and how this can be mitigated via the introduction of separate policies and gatekeeping provisions. 1-266779 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:35:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/landmark-fsp-license-moves-postbank-closer-to-state-bank-goals-511960a Postbank has reached a significant regulatory milestone after successfully registering as a licensed Financial Services Provider (FSP) with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority, a move welcomed by Portfolio Committee chairperson, Khusela Sangoni-Diko. 1-266626 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/african-states-hike-gambling-taxes-as-addiction-soars-and-industry-fights-back-955334a As a boom in online gambling across Africa gathers pace, governments are hiking taxes to contain addiction risks and fill depleted state coffers. In by far the biggest market of South Africa, the industry is pushing back. 1-266604 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 11:37:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-policy-to-reality-human-settlements-shaping-south-africa-future-733242a As South Africa commemorates Human Rights Month and nears 30 years since its Constitution came into effect, the connection between human rights and human settlements stands at the forefront. 1-266552 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:21:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/government-takes-baby-steps-to-regulate-podcast-industry-288717a South Africa’s podcast boom has, until now, largely unfolded in regulatory silence. That silence is beginning to break—and not a moment too soon. 1-266570 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa