The final employment equity targets have sparked concerns over transparency and methodology in the absence of clear, evidence-based rationale from the Department of Employment and Labour.
With the 2025 Employment Equity Regulations now in effect, designated employers must align with stricter sectoral targets or face stiff penalties – unless they can justify non-compliance.
Financial institutions that proactively embed governance, technology, and culture to meet evolving regulatory standards will not only avoid penalties but also strengthen credibility, build resilience, and drive long term value.
The recently gazetted amendments enhance the rights of data subjects and clarify the compliance obligations of responsible parties.
The advert touted a personal loan as an ‘investment’, contravening Conduct Standard 3’s requirements for clear, fair, and factually correct advertising.
SARS’s stance on input VAT was overturned after the court found the fund to be the principal in an insurance agreement – not merely an agent.
The FSCA and the FIC remind CASPs and FSP CASPs of the compliance requirements that take effect on 30 April.
The Tribunal says individuals who are subject to administrative action are entitled to fair processes that include the speedy finalisation of their matter
In response to industry calls, the Authority has drafted an exemption from the section 14(1) process for retail retirement funds.
The Financial Intelligence Centre issues a stern reminder to designated non-financial entities – particularly legal practitioners and estate agents – to file their overdue risk and compliance returns.
The FST has upheld a ruling that a legal spouse must still prove financial dependence or be nominated to receive a share of a deceased member’s pension benefit.
National labour forums have jurisdiction when the employment contract is governed by South African law and connected to a local public entity.
Public and private bodies are ‘invited’ to submit their annual reports on access-to-information requests for the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.
The judgment addresses several aspects of the National Credit Act, including the obligation to register as a credit provider and permissible interest charges.
From 1 April, all security breaches must be reported solely via the Information Regulator’s online portal, not by email.
The revised interpretation, which reverses the Authority’s earlier guidance, aligns with the Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator’s view.
The Conduct Standard outlines a series of updated requirements for benefit administrators, including governance enhancements, risk management protocols, and processes for ensuring fair outcomes for fund members and beneficiaries.
