New legislation – May 2025

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Legislation published from 28 February – 28 March 2025

By Shanay Sewbalas and Keagan Smith

 

Acts

 

Climate Change Act 22 of 2024

Date of commencement: 17 March 2025. Commencement of ss 12(6), 13(1), 13(2), 13(3)(b), 14(3)(a), 15(5), 15(6), 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 25(4)(c), 26(2) to (6), 27, 28, 30(2)(a) and (b). Proc 251 GG52319/17-3-2025.

 

Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964

Imposition of Provisional Payment (PP/172). GN R5978 GG52263/14-3-2025.

 

Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act 19 of 2019

Sections 1, 3 and 6 of the said Act shall come into operation on 1 April 2025. Proc 250 GG52289/14-3-2025.

 

General Intelligence Laws Amendment Act 37 of 2024

Amends ss 1, 2, 2A, 3, 4, 6 of the National Strategic Intelligence Act 39 of 1994.
Inserts ss 2B, 2C, 2D of the National Strategic Intelligence Act 39 of 1994.
Amends ss 1–4, 6–8 of the Intelligence Services Oversight Act 40 of 1994.
Amends ss 1–5, 8–30, 33–40, heading of ch II and the laws specified in sch 1 of the Intelligence Services Act 65 of 2002.

 

Substitutes the long title of the Intelligence Services Act 65 of 2002

The date of commencement: 28 March 2025. GN6071 GG52419/28-3-2025.

 

National Environmental Management Laws Amendment Act 2 of 2022

Date of commencement of ss 35(a) and 60 of the Act: 13 March 2025. Proc 249 GG52270/13-3-2025.

 

Bills and White Papers

 

The Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Amendment Bill, 2025

Notice of intention to introduce a Private Member’s Bill into Parliament and invitation for public comment thereon. GN5989 GG52274/13-3-2025.

 

Government, General and Board Notices

 

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993

Notice for confirmation of Employers Registration Details Forms. GenN3060 GG52333/18-3-2025.

 

Constitution Eighteenth Amendment Act 3 of 2023

The South African Sign Language state of readiness report on the operation of the Act. BN749 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

Dental Technicians Act 19 of 1979

The elections of members of the South African Dental Technicians Council. BN750 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

Disaster Management Act 57 of 2002

The classification of a National Disaster in terms of s 23 of the Act: Impact of severe weather in the Country. GN5968 GG52230/7-3-2025.

 

Electricity Regulation Act 4 of 2006

Determination under s 34(1)(b) of the Act. GN6070 GG52418/28-3-2025.

 

Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005

Erratum for the Invitation to Pre-Register for Community Sound Broadcasting Service and Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences published in GG51727/10-12-2024. GenN3080 GG52352/20-3-2025.

 

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act 13 of 2000

Findings Document on the Review of the Digital Migration Regulations, 2012. GenN3090 GG52392/27-3-2025.

 

Labour Relations Act 66 of 1995

Furniture Bargaining Council: Extension to non-parties of the Main Collective Amending Agreement. GN R6036 GG52379/25-3-2025.
Corrections notice: Bargaining Council for the Civil Engineering Industry (BCCEI): Renewal of period of operation of the conditions of Employment Collective Agreement. GN R6065 GG52411/28-3-2025.
Corrections notice: BCCEI: Renewal of period of operation of the Wage and Task Grade Collective Agreement. GN R6066 GG52412/28-3-2025.
National Bargaining Council for the Wood and Paper Sector-Dispute: Renewal and Extension of the Dispute Resolution Levy and Registration of Employers Collective Agreement. GN R5984 GG52268/13-3-2025.
Variation of Scope of the National Textile Bargaining Council. GN R5977 GG52263/14-3-2025.
The Furniture Bargaining Council: Extension of period of operation of the Main Collective Agreement. GN R5951 GG52225/6-3-2025.
The change of name of a Bargaining Council: Bargaining Council for the Furniture Manufacturing Industry of the Western Cape (LR2/6/6/32). GN R5969 GG52231/7-3-2025.
The correction notice: Bargaining Council for the Furniture Manufacturing Industry of the Western Cape: Extension of period of operation of the Main Collective Agreement. GN R5971 GG52234/7-3-2025.
The accreditation of Bargaining Councils – 7 March 2025. GenN3032 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

Legal Practice Act 28 of 2014

Structured Coursework Programme for 2026. GenN3086 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

Local Government: Municipal Electoral Act 27 of 2000

Municipal by-elections – 2 April 2025 official list of voting stations. GenN3045 GG52290/14-3-2025.

 

Magistrates’ Courts Act 32 of 1944

The variation of GN5729 GG51801/20-12-2024: GN5986 GG52271/13-3-2025.
Appointment of places within each regional division for the holding of a court for the adjudication of certain civil disputes and magisterial districts and sub-districts and areas in respect of which such shall have jurisdiction. GN5987 GG52272/13-3-2025.
The variation of GN5729 GG51801/20-12-2024. GN5988 GG52273/13-3-2025.
Abolishment of regional divisions and creation of new regional divisions and establishment of regional courts. GN5991 GG52291/14-3-2025.

 

National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act 39 of 2004

Second-Generation Highveld Priority Area Air Quality Management Plan. GN R6040 GG52387/26-3-2025.

 

National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999

Declaration of the Grave of Adam Kok III, Kokstad KwaZulu-Natal as a National Heritage Site. GN6008 GG52348/20-3-2025.
Declaration of the Gats River Fossil Site, Nieu-Bethesda, Eastern Cape as a National Heritage Site. GN6009 GG52348/20-3-2025.

 

National Road Traffic Act 13 of 1960

Limpopo Provincial Government: Department of Transport and Community Safety. GenN3042 GG52262/12-3-2025.

Pan South African Language Board

Official South African Sign Language Anthem. BN762 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974

South African Pharmacy Council: Competency standards for a specialist pharmacist who provides clinical pharmacy services in South Africa. BN752 GG52264/14-3-2025.
South African Pharmacy Council: Competency standards for a specialist pharmacist who provides radiopharmaceutical services in South Africa. BN753 GG52264/14-3-2025.

 

Plant Improvement Act 53 of 1976

Table 8: Varieties in respect of which certification is required. GN R6002 GG52342/20-3-2025.

 

Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999

Listing, delisting and change of names of public entities listed in sch 3. GN6055 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

South African Civil Aviation Authority Levies Act 41 of 1998

Notice made by the South African Civil Aviation Authority in terms of the Act on the sale of aviation fuel. GN6060 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

South African Council for the Architectural Profession Act 44 of 2000

Notice of the sixth Term Council – South African Council for Architectural Profession. BN758 GG52264/14-3-2025.

 

South African Geographical Names Council Act 118 of 1998

Gazette of approved geographical names. GN5998 GG52320/17-3-2025.

 

South African Postbank Limited Act 9 of 2010

Section 14(6)(b) of the Act: Appointment of Board Members of the South African Postbank SOC Limited. GN5979 GG52264/14-3-2025.

 

Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 74 of 1996

South African Broadcasting Corporation SOC Limited, Eskom Holdings SOC Limited, the Petroleum Oil and Gas Corporation of South Africa SOC Limited, Transnet SOC Limited, South African Airways SOC Limited and the National Department of Human Settlements (formerly known as the National Department of Human Settlements, Water and Sanitation). Proc R252 GG52384/28-3-2025.
Referral of Matters to Existing Special Investigating Unit and Special Tribunal: National Skills Fund. Proc R253 GG52384/28-3-2025.
Amendment of Proc R45 of 2021. Proc R254 GG52384/28-3-2025.
Amendment of Proc R77 of 2022. Proc R255 GG52384/28-3-2025.
Referral of Matters to Existing Special Investigating Unit: National Department of Public Works and Infrastructure. Proc R256 GG52384/28-3-2025.

 

Legislation for comment

 

Customary Initiation Act 2 of 2021

Invitation to comment on the Draft Ministerial Determinations on fees paid for Customary Initiation. GenN3081 GG52372/24-3-2025.

 

Electronic Communications Act 36 of 2005

Applications for the Transfer of Control of the Individual Electronic Communications Network Service (I-ECNS), Individual Electronic Communications Service (I-ECS) and Radio Frequency Spectrum (RFS) Licences from Orbicom Proprietary Limited to Groupe Canal + SAS. GN6001 GG52336/18-3-2025.

 

Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act 36 of 1947

Application for derogation for the restricted use of agricultural remedies identified as substances of concern. GenN3070 GG52348/20-3-2025.
Application for derogation for the use of Boron in fertilizer products in South Africa. GenN3087 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

Financial Intelligence Centre Act 38 of 2001

Section 43A(1) of the Act: Draft Directive 3A: Notification of failure to report as required by the Financial Intelligence Centre in terms of the Act. GN5980 GG52264/14-3-2025.

 

Financial Markets Act 19 of 2012

Proposed amendments to the Johannesburg Stock Exchange Listing requirements: Simplification Project. BN757 GG52264/14-3-2025.

 

Identification Act 68 of 1997

Draft 14th amendment of the regulations made under the Act. GN6032 GG52371/24-3-2025.

 

Independent Communications Authority of South Africa

Notice to extend the submission deadline in respect of the supplementary discussion document issued in respect to the inquiry into subscription television broadcasting services. GN5975 GG52257/11-3-2025.

 

Meat Safety Act 40 of 2000

Invitation to comment on Draft Rabbit Meat Regulations to be published under the Act. GN R6039 GG52384/28-3-2025.

 

National Environmental Management: Integrated Coastal Management Act 24 of 2008

Extension of public commenting period for the Draft Regulations for the Environmental Management of Offshore Bunkering. GN6037 GG52380/25-3-2025.
The Draft National Coastal Management Programme 2025. GN6049 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act 57 of 2003

The consultation on the intention to declare a certain area situated in the Western Cape Province as part of the existing Karoo National Park in terms of the Act. GN5959 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

National Environmental Management: Waste Act 59 of 2008

Consultation on applications received for the exclusion of a waste stream or a portion of a waste stream for beneficial use from the definition of waste. GN6007 GG52346/19-3-2025.

 

National Health Insurance Act 20 of 2023

The publication of the proposed Governance Regulations of the Fund for public comment. GN5950 GG52224/6-3-2025.

 

National Heritage Resources Act 25 of 1999

The draft schedule of fees. GN5956 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

National Qualifications Framework Act 67 of 2008

Call for comments on the proposed Occupational Qualifications for Registration on the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework for Trades and Occupations. GN6035 GG52376/25-3-2025.

 

Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

Construction Regulations, 2024: Invitation for comments on the Draft Construction Regulations. GN5983 GG52267/12-3-2025.

 

Pan South African Language Board Act 59 of 1995

Call for comment: Northern Cape Provincial Language Committee. BN761 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

Postal Services Act 124 of 1998

Review of exclusivity period for the South African Post Office SOC Ltd in terms of s 16(8) of the Act. GN5973 GG52254/11-3-2025.

 

Private Security Industry Act 56 of 2001, Security Officers Act 92 of 1987

Publication of draft amendment relating to firearms regulations. GenN3088 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986

Regulation 13A of the Act: Notice of lost or destroyed schedule of servitudes and conditions of the Act. GN R5967 GG52229/7-3-2025.

 

Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004

Call for comment on the amendments to the Regulations relating to COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress issued in terms of s 32, read with s 13 of the Act. GN R6034 GG52374/24-3-2025.

 

Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act 16 of 2013

The s 18(3) of the Act: Notice to declare the proposed Mpumalanga (Eastern Escarpment) as a region in terms of the Act. GenN3031 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

Special Economic Zones Act 16 of 2014

Intention to designate the Fetakgomo Tubatse Special Economic Zone. GN6029 GG52348/20-3-2025.
The expansion of the Coega Special Economic Zone to establish a pharmaceutical and vaccine precinct. GN5947 GG52214/5-3-2025.

 

Rules, regulations, fees and amounts

 

Agricultural Pests Act 36 of 1983

The control measures regarding departmental fees: Amendment. GN R5962 GG52228/7-3-2025.
The regulations regarding departmental fees: Amendment. GN R5964 GG52228/7-3-2025.

 

Animal Disease Act 35 of 1984

Control measures relating to foot and mouth disease. GN5997 GG52318/17-3-2025.

 

Auditing Profession Act 26 of 2005

Retention of various fees prescribed for the 2019/2020 and 2020/2021 financial years. BN759 GG52351/20-3-2025.
Fees payable to the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors with effect from 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026. BN760 GG52351/20-3-2025.

 

Basic Conditions of Employment Act 75 of 1997

The determination: Earnings threshold. GN R5970 GG52232/7-3-2025.

 

Carbon Tax Act 15 of 2019

Carbon offsets regulations. GN5992 GG52292/14-3-2025.

 

Civil Aviation Act 13 of 2009

Thirty second amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2025. GN5939 GG52205/28-2-2025.
Thirty first amendment of the Civil Aviation Regulations, 2025. GN6061 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act 130 of 1993

Occupational Therapy Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3048 GG52321/17-3-2025.
Radiography & Dietician Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3049 GG52322/17-3-2025.
Private Hospital Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3050 GG52323/17-3-2025.
Renal Care, Perfusionists and Registered Nephrology Nurses Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3051 GG52324/17-3-2025.
Wound Care and Blood Services Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3052 GG52325/17-3-2025.
Speech Therapy, Audiology and Acousticians Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3053 GG52326/17-3-2025.
Social Worker and Psychology Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3054 GG52327/17-3-2025.
Physiotherapy Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3055 GG52328/17-3-2025.
Dental Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3056 GG52329/17-3-2025.
Chiropractor Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3057 GG52330/17-3-2025.
Optometry Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3058 GG52331/17-3-2025.
Ambulance Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3059 GG52332/17-3-2025.
Prosthetics & Orthotics Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3084 GG52378/25-3-2025.
Doctors Gazette 2025: Annual increase in medical tariffs for medical services providers. GenN3083 GG52377/25-3-2025.

 

Competition Act 89 of 1998

Publication of the final guidelines in terms of s 21A of the Act: 28 March 2025. GN6057 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

Customs and Excise Act 91 of 1964

Amendment to the rules (DAR260). GN R5974 GG52255/11-3-2025.

 

Deeds Registration Act 47 of 1937

Amendment of regulations. GN5943 GG52211/4-3-2025.

The amendment of regulations. GN5948 GG52219/5-3-2025.

 

Dental Technicians Act 19 of 1979

Notice regarding annual fees payable to the Council. GN6033 GG52373/24-3-2025.

 

Domestic Violence Act 116 of 1998

The Domestic Violence Regulations, 2022: Amendment. GN R5966 GG52228/7-3-2025.

 

Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Act 19 of 2019

The Electronic Deeds Registration Systems Regulations. GN5942 GG52210/4-3-2025.

 

Employment of Educators Act 76 of 1998

Amendment of the personnel administrative measures and GG38249/27-11-2014. GN5957 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

Export control regarding departmental fees

The amendment. GN R5963 GG52228/7-3-2025.

 

Fertilizer, Farm Feeds, Agricultural Remedies and Stock Remedies Act 36 of 1947

Regulations relating to the tariffs for the registration of fertilizers, farm feeds, agricultural remedies, stock remedies, sterilizing plants and pest control operators, appeals and imports: Amendment. GN6047 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act 54 of 1972

The regulations relating to the prohibition of the sale, importation and manufacture of foodstuffs containing any part of the plant or component derived from the Genus Cannabis Sativa L, Hemp, Hemp Seed Oil or Hemp Seed Flour. GN5960 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

Health Professions Act 56 of 1974

Regulations defining the scope of the profession of medical orthotics and prosthetics. GN5981 GG52264/14-3-2025.
Regulations relating to the registration of optometry or dispensing optician students. GN5982 GG52264/14-3-2025.

 

Liquor Products Act 60 of 1989

Liquor products regulation amendments. GN R5976 GG52263/14-3-2025.
Wine of origin scheme: Amendments. GN R6003 GG52342/20-3-2025.

 

Mine Health and Safety Act 29 of 1996

Amendments to the regulations relating to rescue, first aid and emergency preparedness and response. GN6052 GG52388/28-3-2025.
Amendments to the regulations relating to occupational hygiene. GN6053 GG52388/28-3-2025.
Amendments to the regulations relating to machinery and equipment. GN6054 GG52388/28-3-2025.

 

National Environmental Management Act 107 of 1998

National Appeal Regulations. GN R5985 GG52269/13-3-2025.

 

National Health Act 61 of 2003

Regulations relating to the Surveillance and the Control of Notifiable Medical Conditions: Amendment. GN6064 GG52391/27-3-2025.

 

National Payment System Act 78 of 1998

The variation of the conditions of the designation of Yoco Technologies (Pty) Ltd as a designated clearing system participant. GN5961 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

National Water Act 36 of 1998

Erratum: Revised pricing strategy for raw water use charges. GenN3079 GG52350/20-3-2025.

 

Occupational Health and Safety Act 85 of 1993

Annexure to Explosives Regulations 2024. GN R6004 GG52343/19-3-2025.
The Physical Agents Regulations, 2024. GN5952 GG52226/6-3-2025.
The Noise Exposure Regulations, 2024. GN5953 GG52226/6-3-2025.
The General Safety Regulations, 2025. GN5954 GG52226/6-3-2025.

 

Petroleum Products Act 120 of 1977

The regulations in respect of the single maximum national retail price for illuminating paraffin. GN R5944 GG52213/4-3-2025.
The amendment of the regulations in respect of petroleum products. GN R5945 GG52213/4-3-2025.
The maximum retail price for liquefied petroleum gas. GN R5946 GG52213/4-3-2025.

 

Pharmacy Act 53 of 1974

South African Pharmacy Council: Correction Notice – Board Notice 674 of 2024. BN751 GG52264/14-3-2025.
South African Pharmacy Council: Rules relating to the services for which a pharmacist may levy a fee and guidelines for levying such a fee or fees. BN754 GG52264/14-3-2025.
Competency standards for a specialist pharmacist who provides public health pharmacy and management services in South Africa. BN756 GG52264/14-3-2025.

 

Private Security Industry Regulation Act 56 of 2001, Security Officers Act 92 of 1987

General Notice Annual Fee Increase: Private Security Industry Regulations Act. GenN3041 GG52261/12-3-2025.

 

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act 34 of 1995

The publication of increased amounts in terms of reg 28(2)(a) of the Regulations Relating to Assistance to Victims in Respect of Basic Education. GN R5948 GG52216/5-3-2025.
The publication of increased amounts in terms of reg 30(2)(a) of the Regulations Relating to Assistance to Victims in Respect of Higher Education and Training. GN R5949 GG52216/5-3-2025.

 

Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act 34 of 1995

Correction notice: Publication of increased amounts in terms of reg 28(2)(a) of the regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Basic Education. GN R5996 GG52297/14-3-2025.

 

Public Finance Management Act 1 of 1999

Rate of interest on Government Loans. GenN3043 GG52264/14-3-2025.

 

Quantity Surveying Profession Act 49 of 2000

The South African Council for the Quantity Surveying Profession Fees Cancellation of Registration List 2024. BN748 GG52227/7-3-2025.

 

Sectional Titles Act 95 of 1986

The amendment of regulations. GN5941 GG52208/3-3-2025.

 

Social Assistance Act 13 of 2004

Increase in respect of social grants. GN R6031 GG52370/24-3-2025.

 

Value-Added Tax Act 89 of 1991

Regulations prescribing electronic services for the purpose of the definition of ‘electronic services’ in s 1(1) of the Act. GN5993 GG52293/14-3-2025.
Regulations with regards to value-added tax for casino table games of chance issued in terms of s 74(2) of the Act. GN5994 GG52294/14-3-2025.
Regulations with regards to value-added tax on domestic reverse charge relating to valuable metal issued in terms of s 74(2) of the Act. GN5995 GG52295/14-3-2025.

 

Shanay Sewbalas and Keagan Smith are Editors: National Legislation at LexisNexis South Africa.
This article was first published in De Rebus in 2025 (May) DR 54.

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