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Friday, October 23, 2026

Law Updates Report

Issue 560

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Policy Direction on Matters Relevant to Electronic Communications Network Deployment Pursuant to the National Policy

Electronic Communications Act and Regulations (36/2005)

The Minister of Communications and Digital Technologies ("the Minister") has issued the Policy Direction on matters relevant to Electronic Communications Network Deployment pursuant to the National Policy and Policy Direction on Rapid Deployment of Electronic Communications Networks and Facilities, 2023 in the Schedule in terms of section 3(2)(b) and (e) of the Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (Act No. 36 of 2005) ("the Act").

Notice 4206 of 2026

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R.6068 of 2025 w.e.f. 12/10/2026  (G.G.52414 - Friday, March 28, 2025)

Civil Aviation Act and Regulations (13/2009)

Thirty First Amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2025

R.8022 of 2026  (G.G.55544 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

Customs and Excise Act and Regulations (91/1964)

Amendment of Rules (DAR282)

R.8075 of 2026  (G.G.55605 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Electricity Regulation Act and Regulations (4/2006)

Determination under Section 34(1)(a) of the Act (Hessequa Local Municipality)

R.8076 of 2026  (G.G.55606 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Electricity Regulation Act and Regulations (4/2006)

Determination under Section 34(1)(a) of the Act (City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality)

Notice 4206 of 2026  (G.G.55609 - Tuesday, October 20, 2026)

Electronic Communications Act and Regulations (36/2005)

Policy Direction: Electronic Communications Network Deployment to Policy on Rapid Deployment of Networks & Facilities

R.8010 of 2026  (G.G.55542 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

Health Professions Act and Regulations (56/1974)

Regulations relating to the qualifications for registration of Dental Assistants: Amendment

PN.1172 of 2026  (G.G.2974 - Thursday, October 15, 2026)

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Acts and Ordinances

Declaration of a property as Kilburn Nature Reserve

PN.1173 of 2026  (G.G.2974 - Thursday, October 15, 2026)

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Acts and Ordinances

Declaration of properties part of Kiepersol Protected Environment

PN.1174 of 2026  (G.G.2974 - Thursday, October 15, 2026)

KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Acts and Ordinances

Declaration of the Karkloof Blue Butterfly Nature Reserve Environment

Notice 4201 of 2026  (G.G.55548 - Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act and Regulations (27/2000)

Amendments to the Municipal Electoral Regulations

R.8011 of 2026  (G.G.55542 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

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

General regulations made in terms of the Medicines and Related Substances Act: Amendment

LA.1076 of 2026  (G.G.343 - Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Midvaal Local Municipality

Electricity Supply By-law

R.8009 of 2026  (G.G.55542 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act and Regulations (24/2008)

Adoption of the National Coastal Management Programme 2026/2031

LA.1415 of 2026  (G.G.3872 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

Polokwane Municipality

Electricity Supply amendment by-law, 2026

Pending Legislation

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R.8027 of 2026  (G.G.55551 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, 2026: Publication of Explanatory Summary

Date to be determined

Notice 4199 of 2026  (G.G.55542 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

Electricity Regulation Act and Regulations (4/2006)

Electricity Regulation Amendment Bill, 2026: Notice of intention to introduce a Private Member’s Bill into Parliament

Comment by: Sunday, November 15, 2026

Notice 4200 of 2026  (G.G.55547 - Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

Local Government: Municipal Property Rates Act (6/2004)

Appointment of members of the Valuation Appeal Board for City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality

Comment by: Wednesday, October 14, 2026

R.8006 of 2026  (G.G.55542 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

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

Intention to declare land situated in the Northern Cape as privately owned as Stonehenge Protected Environment

Comment by: Tuesday, December 15, 2026

R.8007 of 2026  (G.G.55542 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

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

Intention to declare certain privately owned areas as Tankwa Protected Environment

Comment by: Tuesday, December 15, 2026

R.8008 of 2026  (G.G.55542 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

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

Intention to declare certain privately owned areas as Cedar Rock Voetpad Protected Environment

Comment by: Tuesday, December 15, 2026

Notice 4198 of 2026  (G.G.55542 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

National Nuclear Regulator Act and Regulations (47/1999)

Nuclear Installation Site Licence application for the Thyspunt Site

Comment by: Thursday, January 14, 2027

R.8052 of 2026  (G.G.55577 - Friday, October 16, 2026)

Superior Courts Act and Regulations (10/2013)

Court order

Comment by: Sunday, November 15, 2026

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