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Dear Subscriber,   Please find last week’s Briefing Note (Gazette Watch 10–18 September 2026) and Newsflash Update (11…

Dear Subscribers, Two updates for you this week: our detailed Gazette Watch briefing note and the regular Newsflash…

Dear Subscribers,   Another busy stretch on the regulatory front! This edition rounds up the key legislative and…

Dear Subscribers,   Last week brought three important updates for your compliance and legal risk radar — please…

Dear Subscribers,   Last week’s watch covers: 21 gazetted notices published between 31 July and 4 August 2026, nine…

Dear Subscribers, Last week was a heavy one on the regulatory front — 31 gazette notices of compliance…

Dear Subscriber,   Please find attached last week’s Gazette_Watch_10-15_July_2026 and  Newsflash_10_-_17_July_2026, covering the latest government gazette notices and…

On 2 July 2026, Government Notice GoN 7648 was published in Government Gazette No. 54935. This notice, issued…

Dear Subscribers,   Gazette activity was relatively quiet the past week. The two notable movements were the foot…

In a significant judgement delivered by the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA), City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality and…

Regulatory Week in Review: 29 June – 3 July AARTO is live – the biggest change on the…

Dear Subscribers,   Please find attached our Newsflash and Gazette Watch for 19 to 26 June 2026 —…

Dear Subscribers,   Gazette activity continues to move slowly, and as such, there is limited new regulatory content…

Dear Subscribers, A busy week in the regulatory world — we’ve got two attachments for you this week:…

Dear Subscribers, This edition covers a high-impact week of regulatory activity across multiple sectors. Please find the full…

Dear Subscribers, After last week’s regulatory whirlwind, this edition of the Gazette Watch is a little easier to…

Dear Subscribers, If it feels like the regulatory tap was turned on full blast over the past two…

The Draft Prevention of Illegal Eviction from and Unlawful Occupation of Land Amendment Bill, 2026: A Major Overhaul…

Dear Subscribers, This edition of the Gazette is less about headline‑grabbing reform and more about signals — subtle,…

Using South African Documents in Foreign Countries: Legalisation, authentication and Apostille Procedures South African official (public) and private…

Dear Subscribers, This week’s Gazette isn’t about sweeping reforms or last‑minute curveballs — but it does deliver a handful of…

Dear Subscribers,   Good news, subscribers — this week’s Gazette is refreshingly short, manageable and Easter‑weekend appropriate. No…

Dear Subscribers, The Legal Team has noted that our Gazettes and Newsflashes, while necessary, can be quite bulky….

Dear Subscribers,   This week’s Government Gazette is exceptionally jam-packed, with wide‑ranging regulatory developments cutting across immigration, data protection,…

Dear Subscribers,   This week’s Government Gazette and legal updates bring several critical regulatory developments affecting employers, tax…

Dear Subscribers, Applying the “Stanley Moment” to Transform Compliance from Burden to Competitive Advantage Last week we published…

Dear Subscribers, Please see this week’s Gazette and Newsflash. For a more detailed version please see the attached…

Dear Subscribers, The past week has seen significant movement on the compliance front, with several regulatory bodies issuing…

Dear Subscribers,   This week has been relatively quiet on the broader compliance front; however, several noteworthy regulatory…

30 January 2026 – South Africa The Road Accident Fund (RAF) has announced an adjustment to the statutory…

Dear Subscribers,   The stakes have been raised. As “Januworry” draws to a close, one thing is abundantly…

Dear Subscribers,   Welcome Back, and Best Wishes for a Successful 2026! We hope you enjoyed a well-deserved…

Dear Subscribers, Welcome Back and Best Wishes for 2026!   We hope you had a well-deserved break and…

Dear Subscribers,   Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette…

Dear Subscribers, This week has been particularly active on the compliance front, with several important regulatory developments requiring…

Dear Subscribers, With the public holiday and many of us enjoying a shorter work week, we’re bringing you…

Dear Subscribers,   Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette…

Dear Subscribers,   Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette…

Dear Subscribers, The Legal Team has developed a comprehensive guide to understanding and implementing the Employment Equity Act…

Dear Subscribers, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette and…

Dear Subscribers,   Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette…

Dear Subscribers, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette and…

Dear Subscribers, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette and…

Dear Subscribers,   Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette…

Dear subscribers, We have observed some uncertainty regarding the Employment Equity Reporting process. To provide clarity, The Legal…

Dear Subscribers, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette and…

Dear Subscribers, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette and…

  Dear Subscribers, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette…

Dear Subscribers, Please see the latest happenings below: Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF…

JUNE ROUND UP – IN CASE YOU MISSED OUR WEEKLY REPORTS    Dear Subscribers,   June was a…

03 July 2025   An Artificial Intellgence (AI) legal research tool has, yet again, been criticized for sourcing…

Dear Subscribers, This week’s Gazette and Newsflash highlights several regulatory and policy developments with direct implications for corporate…

Dear Subscribers,   Another quiet week on the compliance front; see the latest happenings below   Please see…

Dear Subscribers, Another quiet week on the compliance front; see the latest happenings below Please see the attached…

Dear Subscribers,   Latest Compliance Updates  Please take note of the following important developments: The Plant Breeders’ Rights Act has…

Dear Subscribers, Below are the latest Gazette happenings: Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF…

Dear Subscribers, Below are the latest Gazette happenings, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF…

Dear Subscribers, Below are the latest Gazette happenings, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF…

Consumer: Code of Conduct for Consumer Goods and Services Industry Trade, Industry & Competition Minister Parks Tau has,…

Dear Subscribers, Below are the latest Gazette happenings, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF…

Dear Subscribers, Despite being a short week, there’s been a whirlwind of activity from POPIA amendments to VAT…

The Establishment of the Legal Sector Charter Council: A Step Towards Transformation ​ The legal profession in South…

  Mandatory Mediation in the Gauteng Division of the High Court On 22 April 2025, the Office of…

TREASURY FOLDS ON VAT HIKE   Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has finally caved to widespread pressure, canning the…

 Dear Subscribers,   This week’s Gazette and Newsflash, brings you a comprehensive overview of important developments across various…

The Minister of Employment and Labour has, under section 43(1)(a) and (b) of the Occupational Health and Safety…

Dear Subscribers, Please see the attached link to a more detailed PDF version of the weekly Gazette and…

  Dear Subscribers,   Not much action on the compliance front this week, but don’t worry, we’ve got…

 Dear Subscribers,     BY-LAWS     City Of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality CCTV By-Law       ENVIRONMENTAL…

Dear Subscribers,  AGRICULTURE   Agricultural Pests Act: Control measures: Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer: Amendment Agricultural Product Standards Act:Regulations:…

  Dear Subscribers,   Please see the SHE HIGHLIGHTS which occurred over December 2024 below: For a more…

  Dear Subscribers, Please find below an overview of the MORE IMPORTANT Agricultural amendments that were published in…

GREETINGS ALL   A very warm welcome to all our compliance colleges –most of you should now be…