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, 21 May 2026 07:22:13 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/concourt-declares-sections-of-nha-inconsistent-with-the-constitution-845483a The Department of Health (DoH) says it has noted the Constitutional Court judgment declaring that sections 36 to 40 of the National Health Act 61 of 2003 are inconsistent with the Constitution. 1-268219 Tue, 19 May 2026 10:23:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/deadline-extension-for-comments-on-draft-capital-flow-management-regulations-512190a National Treasury and the South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) have extended the deadline for public comments on the draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, 2026, to the end of June. 1-268206 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:09:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/ad-law-and-self-regulation-summit-debuts-at-cannes-lions-623641a The ICAS Global Think Tank will co-host Cannes Rules! on 23 June 2026 — the first-ever Cannes event dedicated entirely to advertising law and self-regulation. 1-268141 Fri, 15 May 2026 10:12:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/eviction-law-reform-sparks-debate-over-housing-rights-and-market-access-390348a The proposed 2026 PIE Amendment Bill is facing criticism over concerns that it extends eviction protections beyond the law’s original purpose. 1-268123 Thu, 14 May 2026 16:55:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/no-crisis-but-a-turning-point-the-impact-of-moodys-exit-401799a The South African Reserve Bank’s Prudential Authority (PA) has confirmed its intention to derecognise Moody’s Investors Service South Africa as an eligible external credit assessment institution (ECAI), with a 24-month transition period running to April 2028. 1-268085 Wed, 13 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/new-sa-merger-thresholds-and-filing-fees-effective-1-may-2026-512860a The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, in consultation with the Competition Commission, has amended the merger notification thresholds and merger filing fees in South Africa, with effect from 1 May 2026. 1-268026 Tue, 12 May 2026 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/parliament-to-reopen-section-89-process-after-court-ruling-067345a The Speaker of the National Assembly, Thoko Didiza, has outlined the steps Parliament will take following a landmark Constitutional Court judgment that declared parts of the National Assembly’s impeachment rules unconstitutional and ordered the revival of the Section 89 process linked to the Independent Panel report chaired by former Chief Justice Sandile Ngcobo. 1-268007 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:46:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/contractors-urged-to-act-as-fuel-costs-squeeze-margins-623901a Soaring diesel prices are placing South African construction contractors under mounting financial strain, with many contracts offering limited protection against sudden fuel-cost spikes. 1-268001 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/cabinet-approves-early-childhood-development-and-other-bills-392138a Cabinet has approved a series of legislative measures aimed at strengthening early childhood development at a time that the country marks Child Protection Month. 1-267913 Thu, 07 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/africa-forum-conflict-resolution-centre-agreement-signed-at-afsa-jaw-2026-392598a In a historic moment for African-led peace and dispute resolution, four former Heads of State, HE Joaquim Alberto Chissano (Mozambique), HE Uhuru Kenyatta (Kenya), HE Goodluck Jonathan (Nigeria), and HE Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (Liberia), on behalf of the Forum for Former African Heads of State and Government (Africa Forum), have signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (AFSA). 1-267863 Wed, 06 May 2026 14:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legislation & Regulation South Africa