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Friday, August 14, 2026

Law Updates Report

Issue 550

Keeping you informed of latest developments to law you care about.

Dear Subscriber,

Intention to Verify and Cancel Unverified Dormant Traffic Register Number Certificates

National Road Traffic Act and Regulations (93/1996)

The Department of Transport, in terms of section 79 of the National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996) (NRTA) provides amongst others that the Minister of Transport (Minister) may, in exercising a discretion or taking a decision in terms of this Act, take cognisance of the information contained in National Traffic Information System (NaTIS), the official register of a Traffic Register Number (TRN) issued in terms of Regulation 335 of the NRTA.

A comprehensive joint verification exercise conducted by the Department of Transport and the Department of Home Affairs confirmed that certain TRNs issued in the period 1 January 2000 to 30 June 2023 are dormant. TRNs issued in this period, unless confirmed active as per the process set out in this notice, will be cancelled 30 days from date of publication of this Notice.

Holders of the TRNs in the dormant list as published on the website are hereby called upon to submit representation within 30 (Thirty) working days from the date of publication of this notice.

R.335 of 2026

Regulations regarding Fees Payable in terms of the Hazardous Substances Act

Hazardous Substances Act and Regulations (15/1973)

The Minister of Health, in consultation with the Minister of Finance and the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, in terms of Section 29(1)(r) read together with Section 29(2)(a) and (4) of the Hazardous Substances Act, intends to make the Regulations in the Schedule.

Interested persons are invited to submit any substantiated comments or representations on the proposed regulations, within three months of the date of publication of this Notice.

R.7782 of 2026

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R.7777 of 2026  (G.G.55151 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Customs and Excise Act and Regulations (91/1964)

Amendment of Rules

R.7781 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Health Professions Act and Regulations (56/1974)

Regulations relating to the Registration of Intern Arts Therapists in Drama

R.7787 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Income Tax Act and Regulations (58/1962)

Fees payable by an applicant in an application for a DTA advance pricing agreement

R.7788 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Income Tax Act and Regulations (58/1962)

Persons eligible to apply to the Commissioner for a DTA Advance pricing Agreement

R.7789 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Income Tax Act and Regulations (58/1962)

Rejection of an application for a DTA advance pricing agreement

R.7790 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Income Tax Act and Regulations (58/1962)

Requirements for processing an Application for a DTA advance pricing agreement

R.7791 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Income Tax Act and Regulations (58/1962)

Information to be contained in a preliminary DTA advance pricing agreement

R.7792 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Income Tax Act and Regulations (58/1962)

Procedures and guidelines for implementation and operation of the DTA advance pricing agreement system

R.7775 of 2026  (G.G.55151 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Liquor Products Act and Regulations (60/1989)

Wine of Origin Scheme: Amendment

R.7776 of 2026  (G.G.55151 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Liquor Products Act and Regulations (60/1989)

General Regulations: Amendment

R.7783 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Maintenance Act and Regulations (99/1998)

Amendment of regulations relating to maintenance

R.7780 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Medicine and Related Substances Act and Regulations (101/1965)

General Regulations: Amendment

R.7807 of 2026  (G.G.55179 - Wednesday, August 12, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Waste Act and Regulations (59/2008)

Decisions on applications received for exclusion of a waste stream from definition of waste for beneficial use

R.7779 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

National Health Act and Regulations (61/2003)

National Environmental Health Norms and Standards

Pending Legislation

Pending legislation due on the specified commencement date.

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Proposed Legislation

Proposed legislation recently published and open for comment.

BN.970 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Auditing Profession Act and Regulations (26/2005)

Invitation to Comment on the proposed Competency Framework

Comment by: Monday, September 7, 2026

Notice 4088 of 2026  (G.G.55166 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Criminal Procedure Act and Regulations (51/1977)

Invitation for Public comments on General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, 2026

Comment by: Friday, September 11, 2026

R.7784 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Fertilizers, Farm Feeds and Stock Remedies Act and Regulations (36/1947)

Public Notification for Derogation of Glufosinatee-Ammonium

Comment by: Sunday, September 6, 2026

R.7782 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Hazardous Substances Act and Regulations (15/1973)

Regulations regarding fees payable

Comment by: Saturday, November 7, 2026

Notice 4083 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

International Trade Administration Act and Regulations (71/2002)

Initiation notice of Gypsum Board

Comment by: Sunday, September 6, 2026

Notice 4088 of 2026  (G.G.55166 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Legal Practice Act and Regulations (28/2014)

Invitation for Public comments on General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, 2026: Legal Practice Amendment Bill, 2026

Comment by: Friday, September 11, 2026

R.7800 of 2026  (G.G.55164 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Local Government: Municipal Structures Act and Regulations (117/1998)

Explanatory summary of the Local Government: Municipal Structures Amendment Bill, 2026 ("the Coalition Bill")

Comment by: Friday, August 7, 2026

Notice 4088 of 2026  (G.G.55166 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act and Regulations (28/2002)

Invitation for Public comments on General (Mining) Laws Amendment Bill, 2026

Comment by: Friday, September 11, 2026

R.7778 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act (57/2003)

Intention to declare land to be part of the existing Tankwa Karoo National Park

Comment by: Tuesday, October 6, 2026

R.335 of 2026  (G.G.55168 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

National Road Traffic Act and Regulations (93/1996)

Intention to Verify and Cancel Unverified Dormant Traffic Register Number Certificates

Comment by: Sunday, September 6, 2026

R.7793 of 2026  (G.G.55152 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

National Water Act and Regulations (36/1998)

Proposed Reserve Determination for Water Resources for Usuthu-Mhlathuze Catchments in Inkomati-Usuthu & Pongola-Mtamvuna Water Management Areas

Date to be determined

R.7795 of 2026  (G.G.55155 - Thursday, August 6, 2026)

South African Schools Act and Regulations (84/1996)

Regulations on minimum norms and standards for provincial teacher development institutes & district teacher development centres

Comment by: Saturday, September 5, 2026

R.7796 of 2026  (G.G.55155 - Thursday, August 6, 2026)

South African Schools Act and Regulations (84/1996)

Regulations on prohibition of payment of unauthorised remuneration, giving of other financial benefits, benefits in kind to certain employees

Comment by: Saturday, September 5, 2026

R.7797 of 2026  (G.G.55155 - Thursday, August 6, 2026)

South African Schools Act and Regulations (84/1996)

Notice relating to the election of members of governing bodies

Comment by: Saturday, September 5, 2026

R.7798 of 2026  (G.G.55155 - Thursday, August 6, 2026)

South African Schools Act and Regulations (84/1996)

Regulations on minimum norms & standards for provincial teacher development institutes & district teacher development centres

Comment by: Saturday, September 5, 2026

R.7801 of 2026  (G.G.55171 - Tuesday, August 11, 2026)

South African Schools Act and Regulations (84/1996)

Regulations on the National Education Information System, 2026

Comment by: Thursday, September 10, 2026

Notice 4088 of 2026  (G.G.55166 - Friday, August 7, 2026)

Trust Property Control Act and Regulations (57/1988)

Invitation for Public comments: Regulation of Trusts Bill, 2026

Comment by: Friday, September 11, 2026

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