Draft Capital Flow Management Regulations, that are intended to repeal and replace the current Exchange Control Regulations, have been published for public comment.
Continue readingSouth Africa: New National Consumer Commission opt-out to direct marketing registry
Consumer Protection Act Amendment Regulations that provide for the operation of an opt-out registry in terms of the Consumer Protection Act are now effective.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Earnings threshold increases from 1 May 2026 – What employers need to know
With effect from 1 May 2026, the earnings threshold will increase from ZAR 261 748.45 to ZAR 269 600.90 per annum (approximately ZAR 22 466.74 per month).
Continue readingSouth Africa: Opening the door to competitive offshore sourced borrowing – interest rate caps on inward foreign loans removed
The interest rate cap for inward foreign loans and foreign trade finance facilities to SA residents by non-residents, has been removed.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Draft Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026 published for public comment
The Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development has released the draft Protected Disclosures Bill, 2026 for public comment.
Continue readingSouth Africa: The agentic shift – Businesses must manage AI risks that law already considers them to hold
Much of the legal discussion around AI and legal risk has focused on bias, accuracy, explainability and misuse of outputs.
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