By Shanay Sewbalas and Keagan Smith

Legislation published from 30 September – 25 October 2024

Acts

 
Communal Property Associations Amendment Act 20 of 2018
Date of commencement: 8 October 2024. GN5396 GG51363/8-10-2024.

 
Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964
Amendment to sch 1. GN R5243 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Amendment to sch 1. GN R5244 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Amendment to sch 1. GN R5245 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Amendment to sch 1. GN R5246 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Amendment to sch 1. GN R5247 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Amendment to sch 1. GN R5248 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Amendment to part 1 of sch 1. GN R5475 GG51432/25-10-2024.

Bills and White Papers

 
Division of Revenue Act 24 of 2024
The notice of introduction in National Assembly of Division of Revenue Amendment Bill for 2024/25 Financial Year and publication of Explanatory Summary of Bill. GN5454 GG51428/24-10-2024.

 
Global Minimum Tax Administration Bill, 2024
The publication of Explanatory Summary of the Bill. GN5450 GG51421/23-10-2024.

 
Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024
The publication of Explanatory Summary of the Bill. GN5424 GG51390/14-10-2024.

 
South African National Petroleum Company Bill, 2024
The publication of Explanatory Summary of the Bill. GN5423 GG51390/14-10-2024.

 
Tax Administration Laws Amendment Bill, 2024
The publication of Explanatory Summary of the Bill. GN5451 GG51421/23-10-2024.

 
White Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa 2024
Publication of the White Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in South Africa. GenN2780 GG51354/4-10-2024.

Government, General and Board Notices

Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003
The application for Market Access Permits for Agricultural Products in terms of World Trade Organisation for the year 2025. GN5390 GG51357/7-10-2024.

 
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003
Application, administration and allocation of export quotas under the Economic Partnership Agreement between United Kingdom and Southern African Customs Union Member States and Mozambique for 2025. GN5253 GG51351/4-10-2024.

 
Constitution
The transfer of the administration and powers and functions entrusted by legislation to certain Cabinet Members in terms of s 97 of Constitution. Proc 199 GG51368/11-10-2024.
Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007
The designation of places in each Regional Division for the establishment of Sexual Offences Courts. GN5432 GG51403/16-10-2024.

 
Deeds Registries Act 47 of 1937
The amendment of names of the Deeds Registries. GN5416 GG51369/10-10-2024.

 
Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002
Classification of a Provincial Disaster in terms of s 23 of the Act: Impact of Dam Walls Failure. GN5252 GG51346/4-10-2024.

 
Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012
The approved amendments to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) Debt Listing Requirements: Rejuvenation Project. BN675 GG51368/11-10-2024.
The approved amendments to the JSE Listing Requirements: Rejuvenation Project. BN676 GG51368/11-10-2024.

 
Higher Education Act 101 of 1997
The extension of the appointment of the administrator for the Mangosuthu University of Technology. GN5431 GG51402/16-10-2024.

 
Immigration Act 13 of 2002
The Points-Based System. GN5397 GG51365/9-10-2024.
The withdrawal of GN5397 GG51365/9-10-2024: Points-Based System. GN5447 GG51416/18-10-2024.
The Points-Based System. GN5448 GG51416/18-10-2024.

 
Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office-Bearers Act 92 of 1997
The Commission’s Consolidated Remuneration Review Report. GenN2786 GG51405/16-10-2024.

 
Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995
Variation of scope of the Statutory Council for the Squid and Related Fisheries of South Africa. GN R5242 GG51328/4-10-2024.

 
Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014
Notice in terms of r 46.17 of the Legal Practice Council Rules. GenN2767 GG51323/1-10-2024.

 
Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000
Municipal By-Elections 23 October 2024: Official list of voting stations. GenN2770 GG51347/4-10-2024.
The official list of voting stations: LIM354 – Polokwane – Ward 93504039. GenN2797 GG51434/25-10-2024.

 
Local Government: Municipal Structures Act 117 of 1998
Formulae for determination of the number of councillors of municipal councils. GN5236 GG51321/30-9-2024.
Formulae for determination of the number of councillors of municipal councils. GN5249 GG51331/2-10-2024.

 
Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965
Exclusion of medicines from the application of certain provisions of reg 12 of the General Regulations made in terms of the Act. GN5361 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996
The Guidance note for the Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the South African Mining Industry. GN5404 GG51368/11-10-2024.

 
National Health Act 61 of 2003
The establishment of the Ministerial Advisory Committee on Organ Transplantation. GN5360 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
National Road Traffic Act 93 of 1996
The determination and implementation of the curricula for traffic officers. GN5452 GG51422/23-10-2024.

 
National Water Act 36 of 1998
Erratum notice: Transformation of Karkloof Irrigation Board into Water User Association. GN5444 GG51414/18-10-2024.

 
Nuclear Energy Act 46 of 1999
The amendment of notice declaring certain substances, materials and equipment as restricted material, source material, special nuclear material and nuclear related equipment and material. GN R5474 GG51432/25-10-2024.

 
Provisions of the Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act 31 of 1996
The extension of the application of the Act. GenN2777 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999
Listing and delisting of public entities. GN5250 GG51344/1-10-2024.

 
Social Service Professions Act 110 of 1978
The announcement of the results of the elections for one member to serve on the fifth South African Council for Social Service Professions in terms of s 5(1)(B) of the Act. BN682 GG51431/25-10-2024.

 
South African National Roads Agency Limited and the National Roads Act 7 of 1998
The declaration of existing Provincial Main Road MR827 as National Road R701 Section 1 – District of Pixley Ka Seme in the Province of the Northern Cape; and declaration of existing Provincial Road Main Roads MR956 and Main Road MR957 as National Road R360 Section 2 – District of ZF MgCawu in the Province of the Northern Cape. GN5436 GG51412/18-10-2024.

 
South African Reserve Bank Financial Surveillance Department
Change of name of an authorised dealer in foreign exchange with limited authority. GenN2773 GG51350/4-10-2024.
Change of name of an authorised dealer in foreign exchange with limited authority. GN5433 GG51404/16-10-2024.

 
Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996
Amendment of Proc R37 of 2017. Proc R191 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit. Proc R192 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit: KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Department of Health. Proc R193 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Amendment of Proc R84 – University of Fort Hare. Proc R194 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit: Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality. Proc R195 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit and Special Tribunal: JB Marks Local Municipality. Proc R196 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit and Special Tribunal: Mpumalanga Department of Health. Proc R197 GG51328/4-10-2024.
Referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit and Special Tribunal: Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health. Proc R198 GG51328/4-10-2024.
The referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit and Special Tribunal: South African Broadcasting Corp. Proc R206 GG51415/18-10-2024.
The referral of matters to existing Special Investigating Unit and Special Tribunal: Makana Local Municipality. Proc R207 GG51415/18-10-2024.

 
Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act 19 of 1982
Appointment/designation of persons to serve as members of the South African Veterinary Council. BN671 GG51326/2-10-2024.

Legislation for comment

 
Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009
The Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011. GN5485 GG51435/25-10-2024.

 
Development Bank of Southern Act 13 of 1997
Proposed amendments to regulations made in terms of the Act for comment. GN5459 GG51431/25-10-2024.

 
Draft Petroleum Products Bill, 2024
The publication for the Draft Petroleum Products Bill for public consultation. GN5445 GG51418/21-10-2024.

 
Explosives Act 15 of 2003
Draft Explosives Regulations, 2024 for comment. GN5476 GG51433/25-10-2024.

 
Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act 36 of 1947
The amended regulations relating to agricultural remedies. GN5399 GG51368/11-10-2024.

 
Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012
The proposed amendments to the JSE Equities Rules: Off Book Bookbuild Trades. BN680 GG51431/25-10-2024.

 
Financial Sector and Deposit Insurance Levies Act 11 of 2022
Proposed amendments to schedule for comment. GN5389 GG51353/4-10-2024.

 
Health Professions Act 56 of 1974
The regulations defining the scope of the profession of dental assistants. GN5457 GG51431/25-10-2024.

 
Marketing of Agricultural Products Act 47 of 1996
The request for the establishment of a statutory levy in the primary milk industry in terms of the Act. GN R5470 GG51432/25-10-2024.

 
National Education Policy Act 27 of 1996
Proposed 2026 School Calendar for Public Schools for comment. GN5417 GG51370/10-10-2024.
Proposed 2027 School Calendar for Public Schools for comment. GN5418 GG51371/10-10-2024.
Proposed 2026 School Calendar for Public Schools for comment. GN5428 GG51399/15-10-2024.
Proposed 2027 School Calendar for Public Schools for comment. GN5429 GG51400/15-10-2024.

 
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
The Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations (2014) for the proposed Africa Oil SA Corp Block 38/48 Offshore Exploration, off the West Coast of South Africa. GenN2778 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act 10 of 2004
The call to submit written scientific information on non-detriment findings for certain species listed in terms of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. GN5427 GG51397/15-10-2024.

 
National Health Act 61 of 2003
The notice of intention to introduce health terminological systems in terms of s 74 of the Act: Coordination of National Health Information Systems. GN5395 GG51362/1-10-2024.

 
National Veld and Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998
The consultation on the draft National Fire Protection Association Support Strategy. GN5401 GG51368/11-10-2024.

 
Nursing Act 33 of 2005
The Nursing Practice Standards for Use in all Health Establishments in South Africa, in terms of the Act. BN673 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Pan South African Language Board Act 59 of 1995
For comment. BN681 GG51431/25-10-2024.

 
Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974
The regulations relating to the registration of specialist pharmacists. GN5458 GG51431/25-10-2024.

 
Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999
Proposed regulations on Accounting Standards for comment. GN5240 GG51324/1-10-2024.

Rules, regulations, fees and amounts

 
Agricultural Product Standards Act 119 of 1990
Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Processed Meat Products intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa: Amendment. GN R5419 GG51372/11-10-2024.
Regulations Regarding the Classification, Packing and Marking of Certain Raw Processed Meat Products Intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa: Amendment. GN R5420 GG51372/11-10-2024.

 
Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000
The guideline for professional fees in terms of s 34(2) of the Act. BN672 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act 53 of 2003
Procedures for the Application, Administration and Allocation of Export Quotas under the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) between the European Union (EU) and Southern African Development Community (SADC) for the Year 2025. GN5251 GG51345/3-10-2024.

 
Commission for Gender Equality Act 39 of 1996
The determination of salaries and allowances of Commissioners of the Commission for Gender Equality: 2023/2024 – 2024/2025. Proc 200 GG51413/18-10-2024.

 
Competition Act 89 of 1998
The Guidelines for Competition in the South African Automotive Aftermarket. GN5385 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities
From Policy to Action: Institutionalising self-representation for persons with disabilities. GN5388 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Electoral Commission Act 51 of 1996
The determination of remuneration of the members of the Independent Electoral Commission: 2023/2024 – 2024/2025. Proc 202 GG51413/18-10-2024.

 
Engineering Profession Act 46 of 2000
Code of Practice for the Performance of Mining Engineering Work: Revision: 5 April 2024. BN678 GG51368/11-10-2024.
The Rules: Continuing Professional Development and Renewal of Registration: Revision: 5 April 2024. BN 677 GG51368/11-10-2024.

 
Films and Publications Act 65 of 1996
The amended Films and Publications Tariff’s Regulations, 2020. GN5358 GG51352/4-10-2024.
The amended Films and Publications Tariff’s Regulations, 2020. GN5442 GG51414/18-10-2024.

 
Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012
The amendments to Strate (Pty) Ltd Rules. BN679 GG51414/18-10-2024.

 
Health Professions Act 56 of 1974
The Ethical Rules of Conduct for Practitioners registered under the Health Professions Act: Amendment. BN683 GG51431/25-10-2024.
Regulations relating to the registration by dental therapists and oral hygienists of additional qualifications. GN5362 GG51352/4-10-2024.
Regulations defining the scope of the profession of orthopaedic footwear technicians. GN5363 GG51352/4-10-2024.
Regulations relating to the qualification for registration of medical orthotists and prosthetists. GN5365 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Higher Education Act 101 of 1997
The Institutional Statute, Walter Sisulu University. GN5366 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Immigration Act 13 of 2002
The Third Amendment of the Immigration Regulations, 2014. GN5398 GG51366/9-10-2024.

 
International Trade Administration Act 71 of 2002
International Trade Administration Commission of South Africa: Guidelines for the imposition of an Agricultural Safeguard measure provided for in article 35 of the EPA between the Southern African Customs Union Member States and Mozambique, of the one part, and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, of the other part. GenN2783 GG51356/4-10-2024.
The Guidelines for the imposition of an Agricultural Safeguard measure, provided for in article 35 of the EPA between the EU and its Member States, of the one part, and the SADC EPA States, of the other – erratum. GenN2784 GG51368/11-10-2024.

 
Judges’ Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act 47 of 2001
The determination of remuneration of Constitutional Court judges and judges of other courts: 2023/2024. Proc 201 GG51413/18-10-2024.

 
Magistrates Act 90 of 1993
The determination of salaries and allowances of magistrates: 2023/2024 – 2024/2025. Proc 203 GG51413/18-10-2024.

 
Marketing of Agricultural Products Act 47 of 1996
Establishment of statutory measure and determination of levies on fynbos cut-flower products; establishment of statutory measure: registration of producers, packers and exporters of fynbos cut-flower products and establishment of statutory measure: records and returns relating to fynbos cut-flower products as well as production and export information of fynbos cut-flower products. GN R5241 GG51328/4-10-2024.
The establishment of statutory measure and determination of levies on table olives and olive oil; establishment of statutory measure: records and returns relating to olive trees as well as domestic production and processing of table olives and olive oil, and importation of table olives and olive oil; and establishment of statutory measure: registration of producers, processors and importers of table olives and olive oil. GN R5421 GG51372/11-10-2024.
The establishment of statutory measures and determination of levies on table grapes. GN R5471 GG51432/25-10-2024.
The establishment of statutory measure: records and returns relating to vines; as well as production and market information of table grapes. GN R5471 GG51432/25-10-2024.
The establishment of statutory measure: registration of producers and exporters of table grapes. GN R5471 GG51432/25-10-2024.

 
Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965
The dispensing fee to be charged by persons licensed in terms of s 22C(1)(a). GN5359 GG51352/4-10-2024.
The regulations relating to a transparent pricing system for medicines and scheduled substances: Dispensing fee for pharmacists. GN5364 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998
Regulations to Domesticate the Requirements of the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade. GN5391 GG51358/7-10-2024.

 
Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act 78 of 1973
The increase of pension benefits. GN5443 GG51414/18-10-2024.

 
Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977
Regulations in respect of the single maximum national retail price for illuminating paraffin. GN R5237 GG51322/1-10-2024.
Amendment of the regulations in respect of petroleum products. GN R5238 GG51322/1-10-2024.
Maximum retail price for liquefied petroleum gas. GN R5239 GG51322/1-10-2024.

 
Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974
Rules Relating to Good Pharmacy Practice. BN674 GG51352/4-10-2024.

 
Public Protector Act 23 of 1994
The determination of the salaries and allowances of the Public Protector and Deputy Public Protector: 2023/2024 – 2024/2025. Proc 205 GG51413/18-10-2024.

 
Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act 20 of 1998
The determination of upper limits of salaries, allowances and benefits of different members of municipal councils. GN5435 GG51407/17-10-2024.
The determination of upper limits of salaries, allowances and benefits of different members of municipal councils. GN5446 GG51419/21-10-2024.

 
South African Human Rights Commission Act 40 of 2013
The determination of remuneration of the commissioners of the South African Human Rights Commission: 2023/2024 – 2024/2025. Proc 204 GG51413/18-10-2024.

 
South African Schools Act 84 of 1996
National Norms and Standards for School Funding. GenN2766 GG51319/30-9-2024.

 
Shanay Sewbalas and Keagan Smith are Editors: National Legislation at LexisNexis South Africa.
This article was first published in De Rebus in 2024 (December) DR 52.