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, 30 Apr 2026 01:03:51 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/minister-announces-withdrawal-of-draft-ai-policy-069485a Communications and Digital Technologies Minister Solly Malatsi has announced the withdrawal of the Draft National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Policy following an internal process. 1-267647 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cape-towns-airbnb-rates-plan-sparks-concern-among-property-owners-170646a The Rawson Property group has raised concerns over the City of Cape Town’s proposal to reclassify certain short-term rental properties as commercial for municipal-rating purposes. 1-267598 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 06:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-trade-pact-to-action-plan-afcfta-faces-capital-mobilisation-test-281777a As of this year, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has moved decisively from vision to economic imperative, with success increasingly measured by its ability to mobilise capital at scale across the continent. 1-267580 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/sas-draft-ai-policy-what-it-means-and-what-comes-next-170606a The release of South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy marks a shift for organisations developing, deploying or relying on artificial intelligence. Beyond signalling the move towards formal regulation, it introduces new expectations around governance, ethics, accountability and sector-specific oversight. 1-267578 Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:43:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-rules-redefine-travel-procurement-for-sa-government-403319a Draft public procurement regulations published by the Minister of Finance propose significant changes to how South African government institutions will procure travel and accommodation services, introducing new pricing rules, procurement structures and supplier requirements. 1-267455 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/why-sas-high-earners-may-soon-lose-the-right-to-reclaim-their-jobs-625531a South Africa’s proposed labour law reforms are introducing a debate that goes far beyond technical legal changes. 1-267451 Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:50:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-ai-policy-in-south-africa-stresses-corporate-liability-for-agentic-systems-069795a South Africa’s Draft National AI Policy was published for public comment on 10 April, marking a new phase of artificial intelligence deployment, risk and accountability in the country. 1-267377 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 13:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/illicit-alcohol-is-growing-fast-showing-the-cracks-in-market-regulation-403119a Law enforcement frequently views illicit alcohol as a problem. However, the data presents a more comprehensive picture. It is an indication of changing criminal behavior, economic pressure, and weaknesses in market regulation and enforcement. 1-267355 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:52:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/from-claims-to-compliance-how-ai-is-transforming-south-africas-financial-sector-625281a Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping South Africa’s insurance and financial services sectors, streamlining operations from claims processing to client engagement. 1-267231 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/businesses-invited-to-comment-on-release-of-sa-draft-financial-education-policy-281827a South Africa has released a draft National Consumer Financial Education Policy for public comment, aiming to strengthen financial literacy and protect consumers from exploitation. 1-267210 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa