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Friday, October 9, 2026

Law Updates Report

Issue 558

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

Dear Subscriber,

SA's New Opt-Out Registry Launched

Consumer Protection Act and Regulations (68/2008)

The National Consumer Commission (NCC) has launched the National Opt-Out Registry, giving every South African consumer a free, government-administered way to stop unwanted direct marketing calls, SMSes and other electronic communication.

Any person who wishes to submit written input on the draft Guidelines is hereby invited to do so within 15 days of the date of publication thereof.

R.7981 of 2026

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Gazetted amendments applied to the Acts we publish.

R.7977 of 2026  (G.G.55465 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Banks Act and Regulations (94/1990)

Change of name: Capitec Bank Holdings Limited

R.155 of 2026  (G.G.337 - Wednesday, October 7, 2026)

City of Johannesburg

Waste Management By-Law

Notice 4182 of 2026  (G.G.55497 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act and Regulations (130/1993)

Increase in monthly pensions and Constant Attendance Allowance

Notice 4183 of 2026  (G.G.55500 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Currency and Exchanges Act and Regulations (9/1933)

Appointment of an Authorised Dealer in foreign exchange

Notice 3879 of 2026  (G.G.54475 - Thursday, April 9, 2026)

Electronic Communications Act and Regulations (36/2005)

Signal Distribution Services Regulations, 2026

Notice 161 of 2026  (G.G.2967 - Thursday, September 17, 2026)

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Acts and Ordinances

Powers, duties and training requirements of a traffic warden

R.7984 of 2026  (G.G.55493 - Thursday, October 1, 2026)

Marketing of Agricultural Products Act and Regulations (47/1996)

Levies relating to Wheat, Barley and Oats

Notice 878 of 2026  (G.G.4042 - Friday, September 18, 2026)

Mpumalanga Provincial Acts and Ordinances

Powers, duties and training requirements of a traffic warden

R.8001 of 2026  (G.G.55529 - Thursday, October 8, 2026)

Petroleum Products Act and Regulations (120/1977)

Amendment to the Slate Levy Procedures

R.7970 of 2026  (G.G.55460 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Public Administration Management Act and Regulations (11/2014)

Public Administration Management Regulations for the Central Register 2026

Pending Legislation

Pending legislation due on the specified commencement date.

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Proposed Legislation

Proposed legislation recently published and open for comment.

R.7993 of 2026  (G.G.55507 - Tuesday, October 6, 2026)

Animal Improvement Act and Regulations (62/1998)

Regulations relating to Identification of Animals: for comment

Comment by: Monday, January 4, 2027

R.7978 of 2026  (G.G.55465 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Competition Act and Regulations (89/1998)

Draft Guidance on Repair, Service, and Maintenance Aftermarkets

Date to be determined

R.7981 of 2026  (G.G.55465 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Consumer Protection Act and Regulations (68/2008)

Guidelines for compliance with Opt-Out Registry Regulations

Comment by: Saturday, October 17, 2026

R.7989 of 2026  (G.G.55499 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Continuing Education and Training Act and Regulations (16/2006)

Call for nominations for council members for Northern Cape Community Education and Training Colleges

Comment by: Friday, October 23, 2026

BN.995 of 2026  (G.G.55503 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Financial Markets Act and Regulations (19/2012)

Proposed Amendments to JSE Clear (Pty) Ltd Rules

Comment by: Friday, October 16, 2026

Notice 4174 of 2026  (G.G.55465 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

International Trade Administration Act and Regulations (71/2002)

ITAC Report No. 679: Application for an increase in the rate of customs duty on other paper and paperboard

Comment by: Friday, October 2, 2026

R.7990 of 2026  (G.G.55504 - Monday, October 5, 2026)

National Qualifications Framework Act and Regulations (67/2008)

Proposed Occupational Qualifications for registration on Occupational Qualifications Sub-framework for trades and occupations

Comment by: Monday, October 26, 2026

Notice 4173 of 2026  (G.G.55465 - Friday, October 2, 2026)

Stock Theft Act and Regulations (57/1959)

Draft Stock Theft Amendment Bill, 2026: Invitation for public comments

Comment by: Sunday, November 1, 2026

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