Updates 2020

NB: Updates listed here reflect changes to the legislation as posted on the Acts Online web site only and do not cover all South African legislation

The Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No. 28 of 2011) has been updated by the publication of the OECD Standard for Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information in Tax matter, as per Notice No. 1070 of Government Gazette 43781, dated 9 October 2020.

The Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) has been updated by amending Regulations regarding fees payable in terms of provisions of the Act, as per Notice No. R. 1379 of GG44026 dated 22 December 2020.

The Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998) has been updated by an amendment to Regulations R1111 of 1998, as per Notice No. 1373 of Government Gazette 44017, dated 18 December 2020.

The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) has been updated by the continuation of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns by Brokers, Traders or Wool Traders, Processors, Importers and Exporters of Wool, as per Notice No 1350 of GG44003 dated 18 December 2020.

The Financial and Fiscal Commission Act, 1997 (Act No. 99 of 1997) has been amended by a proclamation for the Determination of Salaries and Allowances of Members of Financial and Fiscal Commission, as per Notice No. 1417 of Government Gazette 44039, dated 24 December 2020.

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated with Amendments of Rules 24.01, 24.03 and 24.04 as per Notice No. R1401 of G44029 dated 24 December 2020.

The Criminal Procedure Act, 1977 (Act No. 51 of 1977) has been updated by the publication of an amendment by Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2020, as per Notice No. R1416 of GG44034 dated 23 December 2020.

The Competition Act 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998), has been updated by the publication of a Notice of Designation in terms of Section 10(3)(b)(iv) of the Act, as per Notice No. 1369 of GG44010 dated 17 December 2020.

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, religious and Linguistic Communities Act, 2002 has been updated by publishing the Determination of Salaries and Allowances of Members of the Commission, as per Notice No. 1419 of GG 44039, dated 24 December, 2020

The Border Management Authority Act, 2020 (Act No. 2 of 2020) has been updated to recognize the commencement date of the Act, as per Proclamation No. 41 of Government Gazette No. 44038, dated 24 December 2020

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Fees iro South African Industry Company (SAMIC), effective 1 January 2021) as per Notice No. 617 of GG43885 dated 30 October 2020

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated with Amendments of Rules - Insertion of Rule 49F, as per Notice No. R1432 of G44049 dated 31 December 2020.

The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) hereby publishes the Statement of National Revenue Fund as at 30 November 2020, as per Notice No. 742 of Government Gazette 44046, dated 30 December 2020.

The Project and Construction Management Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000) has been updated by amending BN 200 0f 6 December 2019, of GG 43893, as per Board Notice No. 166 of GG40048 dated 31 December 2020.

The Prescription Act, 1969, (Act No. 68 of 1969), has been amended by the Prescription in Civil and Criminal Matters (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2020, as per Notice No. 1416 of Government Gazette 44034, dated 23 December 2020.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) has been updated by publishing updates to Driven Machinery Regulations, 2015 : Commercial Zip line and Aerial Adventure Parks, as per Notice No. R1399 of GG44029 dated 24 December 2020.

The National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999) has been amended by the declaration of the Sibhudu Cave, Kwadukuza Municipality, KwaZulu-Natal as a National Heritage Site, as per Notice No. 1359 of Government Gazette 44003, dated 18 December 2020.

The National Qualifications Framework Act 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2009), has been updated by the publication of the Determination of the Sub-Frameworks that comprise the National Qualifications Framework, as per Notice No. 1391 of GG 44031, dated 24 December 2020.

The Diplomatic Immunities and Privileges Act, 2001 (Act No. 37 of 2001) has been amended to publish the Recognition of the Twenty Second Session of African Forestry and Wild Life Commission and Sixth African Forestry and Wildlife Week, per Notice No. 130, GG 43015, dated 14 February 2020.

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated to record the Imposition of Provisional Payment (PP/155), as per Notice No. R1222 of G43901 dated 13 November 2020.

The Banks Act, 1990 (Act No. 94 of 1990) has been amended by the publication of Amendment of Regulations published in the Government Notice No. R1029 of 12 December 2012 : Regulations relating to Banks, as per Notice No. 1427 of Government Gazette 44048, dated 31 December 2020.

The Air Traffic and Navigation Services Company Act, 1993 (Act No. 45 of 1993), has been updated by Publication of Air Traffic Service Charges as per Notice No. 745 of GG44084 dated 31 December 2020.

The Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004), has been updated to record the Determination of Salary and Allowance for the Auditor General, per Notice No. 1418, GG 44039, dated 24 December 2020.

The Airports Company Act, 1993 (Act No. 44 of 1993), has been amended by the publication of Airport charges for 2021, as per Notice No. 738 of GG 44031, dated 24 December 2020

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated by publishing the Renewal and Extension of the Registration and Administration Expenses Collective Agreement of the Metal and Engineering Industry Bargaining Council, as per Notice R1412 of GG 44032, dated 23 December 2020.

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated by publishing Accredited Bargaining Councils by the CCMA, as per Notice R 704 of GG 43981, dated 11 December 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by amendments to the Standards and Requirements regarding the Control of the Export of Pears as per Notice No. 7 of GG42946 dated 10 January 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by amendments to the Standards and Requirements regarding the Control of the Export of Apples as per Notice No. 6 of GG42946 dated 10 January 2020.

The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) has been updated by a Guidance Note for the Implementation of HIV Self-Testing in the South African Mining Industry as per Notice No. 30 of GG42956 dated 17 January 2020.

The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) has been updated by a Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Management of Working in Confined Spaces at Mines as per Notice No. 29 of GG42956 dated 17 January 2020.

The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) has been updated by a Guideline for the Implementation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Prevention of Flammable Gas and Coal Dust Explosions in Collieries as per Notice No. 28 of GG42956 dated 17 January 2020.

The Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (Act No. 29 of 1996) has been updated by a Guideline for the Compilation of a Mandatory Code of Practice for the Management of Self-contained Self-rescuers in Mines as per Notice No. 27 of GG42956 dated 17 January 2020.

The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 32 of 2007) has been updated by Regulations relating to Sexual Offences Courts as per Notice No. R.108 of GG43000 dated 7 February 2020.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No 75 of 1997) has been updated by a Correction Notice for amendments to Regulations: General Administrative (BCEA Forms) as per Notice No. R83 of GG42986 dated 31 January 2020.

The Medical Schemes Act, 1998 (Act No. 131 of 1998), has been updated by Adjustments made to Fees Payable to Brokers, 2020 as per Notice No. 24 of GG 42980 dated 31 January 2020.

The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) has been updated by Establishment of Statutory Measure: Records and Returns of Milk Producers as per Notice No 91 of GG42999 dated 7 February 2020.

The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) has been updated by Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of Milk Producers as per Notice No 90 of GG42999 dated 7 February 2020.

The Social Service Professions Act, 1978 (Act No. 110 of 1978) has been updated by Regulations regarding Allowances Payable to Members as per Notice No. 76 of GG42980 dated 31 January 2020.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) has been updated with Department of Tourism Form D: Automatically Available Records and Access to such Records as per Notice No. 27 of GG42980 dated 31 January 2020.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) has been updated with Department of Agriculture, Forestry & Fisheries Form D: Automatically Available Records and Access to such Records [Reg 5A] as per Notice No. 26 of GG42980 dated 31 January 2020.

The South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996) has been updated with the National Norms and Standards for School Funding (NNSSF) as per Notice No. 92 of GG 42999 dated 7 February 2020.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No 75 of 1997) has been updated by a Correction Notice for amendments to Regulations: (BCEA Forms) as per Notice No. R174 of GG43026 dated 17 February 2020.

The Animal Identification Act, 2002 (Act No. 6 of 2002) has been updated by Amendments to Regulations in Notice R1683 of 2003 as per Notice No. 123 of GG43015 dated 14 February 2020.

The Animal Diseases Act, 1984 (Act No. 35 of 1984) has been updated by Control Measures relating to Foot and Mouth Disease in certain Areas: Repeal as per Notice No.176 of GG43027 dated 18 February 2020.

The State Attorney Act, 1957 (Act No. 56 of 1957) has been updated by Proclamation: Commencement of the State Attorney Amendment Act, 2014 (Act No. 13 of 2014) as per Proclamation No. 6 of GG42989 dated 3 February 2020.

The Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 1996 (Act No. 74 of 1996) has been updated with Referral of Matters to Existing Special Investigating Unit: Department of Justice and Constitutional Development in the Masters’ Office and the Office of the Chief Master as per Proclamation No. R.7 of GG42992 dated 3 February 2020.

The Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998) has been updated by Price Discrimination Regulations,2020 as per Notice No. 169 of GG43018 dated 13 February 2020.

The Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998) has been updated by Buyer Power Regulations 2020 as per Notice No. 168 of GG43018 dated 13 February 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated by the Declaration of a National State of Disaster COVID-19 as per Notice No. 313 of GG43096 dated 15 March 2020.

The Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998) has been updated by the South African Petroleum Industry Association Granted Conditional Exemption Competition Commission as per Notice No. 204 of GG43050 dated 28 February 2020.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act, 1997 (Act No 75 of 1997) has been updated by Amendments to Sectoral Determinations 1 & 9, Tables 1 & 2 Increase in Wages and Remuneration as per Notice No. R. 175 of GG43026 dated 17 February 2020.

The Unemployment Insurance Act, 2001 (Act No. 63 of 2001) has been updated by Amendments to Regulations as per Notice No. R. 173 of GG43023 dated 14 February 2020.

The Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No. 58 of 1962) has been updated by Fixing of Rate per Kilometre in respect of Motor Vehicles for the purposes of Section 8(1)(b)(ii) and (iii) of the Act as per Notice No. 271 of GG43073 dated 6 March 2020.

The Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974) has been updated with Rules relating to the Services for which a Pharmacist may Levy a Fee and Guidelines for Levying such a Fee or Fees as per Board Notice No. 27 of GG43073 dated 6 March 2020.

The Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977) has been updated by Regulations in respect of the Single Maximum National Retail Price for Illuminating Paraffin as per Notice No. R.89 of GG42993 dated 4 February 2020.

The National Minimum Wage Act, 2018 (Act No. 9 of 2018) has been updated with Amendments to Schedules 1 & 2 of the Act : Increase in Wages as per Notice No. R. 175 of GG43026 dated 17 February 2020.

The Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) has been updated by further Amendments to Schedules 1, 3 & 4 of the Act as per Notice No. R. 220 of GG43051 dated 28 February 2020.

The Long-Term Insurance Act, 1998 (Act No.52 of 1998) has been updated with Amendments to Section 68(1)(a) of the Act : Penalty for Failure to furnish Authority with Returns etc., as per Notice No. 205 of GG43050 dated 28 February 2020.

The National Ports Act, 2005 (Act No. 12 of 2005) has been updated by Regulations on National Ports Act (COVID-19 Restrictions on the movement of persons and crew) 2020 as per Notice No. 173 of GG43103 dated 18 March 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated by Regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act as per Notice No. 318 of GG43107 dated 18 March 2020.

The Value Added Tax Act, 1991 (Act No. 89 of 1991) has been updated by Amendments to Item No. 412.09/00.00/01.00 : Paragraph 8 of Schedule 1 of the Main Act as per Notice No. R. 226 of GG43051 dated 28 February 2020.

The Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 1996 (Act No. 74 of 1996) has been updated by Amendments to Proclamation No. R. 17 of 2019 as per Notice No. R. 12 of GG43074 dated 6 March 2020.

The Short-Term Insurance Act, 1998 (Act No. 53 of 1998) has been updated by amendments to Section 66(1)(a) of the Act : Penalty for Failure to Furnish Authority with Returns etc., as per Notice No. 206 of GG43050 dated 28 February 2020.

The Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998) has been updated with Regulations and Directions for Consumer and Customer Protection and National Disaster Management as per Notice No. R.350 of GG43116 dated 19 March 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated with Regulations regarding Grading, Packing and Marking of Eggs intended for sale in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. R. 345 of GG43108 dated 20 March 2020.

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The Dental Technicians Act, 1979 (Act No. 19 of 1979) has been updated a Board Notice relating to the Registration of Dental Laboratories and Related matters as per Board Notice No. R51 of GG43192 dated 3 April 2020.

The Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) has been updated by the Firearms Control Amendment Regulations, 2020, as per Notice No. 275 of GG 43081 dated 9 March 2020.

The International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002), is hereby amended by the extension of the policy directive on the exportation of ferrous and non-ferrous waste and scrap metal, as per Notice No. 192 of GG 43123 dated 20 March 2020.

The Judges' Remuneration and Conditions of Employment Act, 2001 (Act No. 47 of 2001) has been amended for the Determination of Remuneration of Constitutional Court Judges and Judges as per Notice No. 204, Government Gazette 43142, dated 25 March 2020.

The Magistrates Act, 1993 (Act No. 90 of 1993) has been updated by Notice, Determination of Salaries and Allowances of Magistrates as per Notice No. 205 of GG 43142 dated 25 March 2020.

The Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act, 1998 (Act No. 20 of 1998) has been updated by Notices, Determination of Salaries and Allowances as per Proclamation No. 14 of GG 43142 dated 25 March 2020.

The Competition Act, 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998) has been updated with Regulations and Directions for COVID-19 Block exemption for the retail property, 2020 as per Notice No. R358. of GG43134 dated 24 March 2020.

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993) has been updated by notice on compensation for occupationally-acquired Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) as per Notice No. 193 of GG43126 dated 23 March 2020.

The Superior Courts Act, 2013 (Act No. 10 of 2013) has been updated with Directives issued by the Chief Justice to prevent and curb the spread of COVID-19 in all Courts as per Notice No. 187 of GG43117 dated 20 March 2020.

The Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, 1975 (Act No. 55 of 1975) has been updated by Prescribing the rate of interest per Section 1 of the Act, as per Notice No. R.397, GG 43146, dated 27 March 2020.

The International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002), is hereby amending Notice R92 of 2012 : COVID-19 Export control Regulations, as per Regulation R424 of GG 43177 dated 27 March 2020.

The Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) has been updated for the ICT COVID-19 National Disaster Regulations, as per Notice No. 238 of GG 43207 dated 6 April 2020.

The Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No. 36 of 2005) has been amended for the Harmonisation of Short Code “111” for COVID-19 National Emergency Services, per Government Gazette 43229, Notice 244, dated 15 April 2020.

The Superior Courts Act, 2013 (Act No. 10 of 2013) has been updated with Directives issued by the Chief Justice for Management of Courts during the Lockdown as per Notice No. 246 of GG43241 dated 22 April 2020.

The Electricity Act, 1987 (Act No. 41 of 1987) has been updated, by amendment for the Licensing Exemption and Registration Notice, by Notice No. 402 of GG43151 dated 26 March 2020.

The Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No. 36 of 2005) has been amended by documenting the Renewal of Radio Frequency Spectrum Licences, per Government Gazette 43204, Notice 237, dated 3 April 2020.

The Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) has been updated by Board Notices relating to the Rules relating to fees payable to Council, amending Board Notice 11, as per GG 43145, per Board Notice No. 49 dated 27 March 2020.

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993) has been updated by the prescribing the Increase of the Maximum amount of Earnings on which the Assessment of an Employee shall be calculated as per Notice No. 243 of GG43220 dated 9 April 2020

The Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) hereby give notice of Extension Dates for the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) Institutions (Public and Private Higher Education Institutions as well as Public Colleges) as per Notice No. R467 of GG43236 dated 17 April 2020.

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993) has been updated by Revising the Return of Earnings Prescribed Form, 2020, as per Notice No. 476 of GG43249 dated 24 April 2020

The Competition Act 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 349 of 2020, Block Exemption for the Health Care Sector 2020 as per Notice No. 456 of G43215 dated 8 April 2020.

The Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003) recognises King Thulare as the king of Bapedi, per Notice 449, GG 43206, dated 3 April 2020.

The Perishable Products Export Control Act, 1983 (Act No. 9 of 1983), Notice of Levies on Perishable Products, per the Perishable Products Control Board, in terms of The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries Notice 206 of 2020, per Notice 315 of GG 43145, dated 27 March 2020.

The Sugar Act, 1978 (Act No. 9 of 1978) hereby give notice under Clause 82 of the Sugar Industry Agreement, 2000, Government Gazette 43145, Notice No. 390, dated 27 March 2020.

The South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996) has been updated with the Amended National Norms and Standards for School Funding (NNSSF) as per Notice No. 366 of GG 43145 dated 27 March 2020.

The South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995) has been updated by Forensic DNA Regulations, as per Notice No. 396 of GG43146 dated 27 March 2020.

The Public Service Act, 1994 (Act No. 103 of 1994) has been updated by amendments to Schedule 2 of this Act for Northern Cape Province, Government Gazette 43170, Proclamation 16, dated 27 March 2020.

The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) hereby gives notice of exemption from the Act and Regulations in terms COVID-19 National State of Disaster, Government Gazette 43188, Notice No. 437, dated 31 March 2020.

The Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004), has been amended by the publication of Audit Fees Regulations, per Notice No. 443, GG 43194, dated 1 April 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Measures to Address, Prevent and Combat the spread of COVID-19 in the Sea Ports Directions, 2020 and Repeal of previous Notice as per Notice No. 496 of G43275 dated 4 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Direction 8 of Notice 483 of 1 May 2020 as per Notice No. 495 of G43274 dated 4 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Preventative Measures in the Railway Operations Directions, 2020 and Repeal of previous Notice as per Notice No. 494 of G43273 dated 4 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Public Transport Services Directions, 2020 and Repeal of previous Notice as per Notice No. 493 of G43272 dated 4 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Measures to Address, Prevent and Combat the spread of COVID-19 : Air Freight Operations Directions, 2020 as per Notice No. 492 of G43271 dated 4 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Measures to Address, Prevent and Combat the spread of COVID-19: Determination of Extension for the Validity Period of a Learners Licence, Driving Licence Card, Licence disc, Professional Driving Permit and Registration of a Motor Vehicle Directions, 2020 and Repeal of previous Notice as per Notice No. 491 of G43270 dated 4 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions on the Risk-Adjusted Strategy for the Communications and Digital Technologies Sector as per Notice No. 484 of G43263 dated 3 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions on the Once-Off Long Distance Inter-Provincial Transport during Alert Level 4 as per Notice No. 483, G43262 dated 1 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions on the Once-Off Movement of Persons during Alert Level 4 as per Notice No. 482, G43261 dated 30 April 2020.

The Remuneration of Public Office Bearers Act, 1998 (Act No. 20 of 1998) has been updated by Notices, Determination of Upper Limits of Salaries and Benefits of different Members of Municipal Councils as per Notice No. 475 of GG 43246 dated 24 April 2020.

The Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006 (Act No. 16 of 2006) hereby give notice of Extension Dates for the Post-School Education and Training (PSET) Institutions (Public and Private Higher Education Institutions as well as Public Colleges) as per Notice No. R467 of GG43236 dated 17 April 2020.

The National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004), has made amendments to the Listed Activities and Associated minimum emission standards identified in terms of Section 21 of the Act, as per Notice No. 421 of GG 43174, dated 27 March 2020.

The Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No.56 of 2003), Regulations are hereby amended noting Exemptions from Municipal Supply Chain Management Regulations, as per Notice No. 503 of GG 43281, dated 5 May 2020.

The Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) has been updated by the Exclusion of Schedules 2, 3 and 4 substances from the operation of certain provisions of the Act as per Notice No. R. 481 of GG43260 dated 30 April 2020.

The Medical Schemes Act, 1998 (Act No. 131 of 1998), has been amended in terms of new regulations to the Act as per Notice No. 515 of GG 43295 dated 7 May 2020.

The Competition Act 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998), has been updated with Amendments to Notice R502 of 23 March 2020, Expansion of Scope of Covid-19 block Exemption for the Banking Sector as per Notice No. R502 of GG43280 dated 5 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions to Permit Travel and Recommencement of Studies for Final Year Medical Students registered at South African Public Universities during the Academic year 2020 as per Notice No. 533 of G43319 dated 13 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions regarding Sale of Cars and Emergency Automobile Repairs during Alert Level 4 as per Notice No. R.524 of G43308 dated 12 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 416 of 26 March 2020: Temporary measures i.r.o. Entry into and Exit out of the Republic as per Notice No. R.518 of G43301 dated 9 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions on the Once-Off Movement of Persons and Transportation of Goods during Alert Level 4 as per Notice No. 513 of G43293 dated 7 May 2020.

The Immigration Act 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) has been updated with a Determination of Correctional Facilities as places of Detention of Illegal Foreigners pending Deportation during the State of National Disaster as per Notice No. 512 of G43292 dated 7 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Direction 6.7 of Notice 399 of 25 March 2020 (COGTA COVID-19 Disaster Response Directions, 2020)as per Notice No. 510 of G43291 dated 7 May 2020.

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated by an Extension to non-parties of the COVID-19 Lockdown Collective Agreement, per Notice R485 of GG 43264, dated 4 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 537 : Directions relating to the Biodiversity Sector during COVID-19 as per Notice No. 596 of G43355 dated 26 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to the COVID-19 Temporary Employee/Employer Relief Scheme (C19-TERS), 2020 as per Notice No. R.486 of G43265 dated 4 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Direction 8 of Notice 493 of 4 May 2020 : Public Transport Services as per Notice No. R587 of G43348 dated 22 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Repeal of Notice No. 491 of 4 May 2020 and new Directions on the determination of commencement of services and extension for validity period of learner’s licences, driving licence cards, licence discs, professional driving permits and registration of motor vehicles as per Notice No. 544 of G43339 dated 20 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions: Mineral, Resources and Energy to provide guidance on the implementation of provisions of Regulations relating to permitted goods and services during COVID-19 Lockdown as per Notice No. 542 of G43331 dated 15 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions regarding e-Commerce Sales during Alert Level 4 of COVID-19 as per Notice No. 535 of G43321 dated 14 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Repeal of Notice 513 of 7 May 2020 and new Directions on the Once-Off Movement of Persons and the Transportation of Goods for purposes of Relocation as per Notice No. 534 of G43320 dated 14 May 2020.

The Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005) has been updated for the Fees payable to the Council in terms of the Regulations, as per Board Notice BN64 of GG 43358, dated 29 May 2020.

The National Payments System Act 1998 (Act No. 78 of 1998), has been updated by the Designation of Retail Assist (Pty) Limited, as per Notice No. 603 of GG 43358, dated 29 May 2020.

The Higher Education Act, 1997 (Act No. 101 of 1997) hereby amended the Institutional Statute of the University of Fort Hare, as per Notice No. 506 of GG43288 dated 8 May 2020.

The National Railway Safety Regulator Act, 2002 (Act No. 16 of 2002) has been updated by the Determination of Safety Permit Fees for the 2020/21 Financial Year as per Notice No. 527 of GG 43316 dated 15 May 2020

The Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) has been updated by the changes to Schedules 4, 6 and 7 as per Notice No. R. 586 of GG43347 dated 22 May 2020.

The Debt Collectors Act, 1998 (Act No. 114 of 1998), Annexure B of the Regulations has been amended by Notice No. R 580 of GG 43343 dated 22 May 2020.

The Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No. 36 of 2005) amends Regulation N238 of 6 April 2020, as Notice No. 252 of GG 43279, dated 5 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice R. 480 : Regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Act as well as a Determination of Alert Levels and Hotspots as per Notice No. 608 of G43364 dated 28 May 2020.

The Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 47 of 2000) has been updated by the publication of Fees and Charges for the South African Council for the Property Valuers Profession, Section 12(1) effective 1 April 2020 as per Notice No. 259 of GG43288 dated 8 May 2020.

The National Conventional Arms Control Act, 2002 (Act No. 41 of 2002) has been amended by amendments to R326 of 20 April 2012, as per Notice No. 520 of GG 43303, dated 11 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions for the Resumption of Construction and Related Services in Post School Education and Training Institutions as per Notice No. 617 of G43378 date 1 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Direction 7 of Notice No. 493 of 4 May 2020: Public Transport Service Directions 2020 as per Notice No. 614 of G43374 dated 30 May 2020.

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The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993) has been updated by Extending the Deadline for Submission of the Return of Earnings of 2019 from 31 May 2020 top 30 June 2020, as per Notice No. 611 of GG 43368 dated 29 May 2020

The Correctional Services Act, 1998 (Act No. 111 of 1998) has been amended for the Placement on Parole of Selected Categories of Sentenced Offenders, 2020 COVID-19, as per Proclamation No. 19 of GG 43298, dated 8 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated to extend the National State of Disaster pertaining to the drought conditions in the country announce on 4 March 2020, Notice 243 of GG 43066, to 4 July 2020, as per Notice No. 632 of GG 43390 date 3 June 2020.

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated for the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration Tariff of Fees effective 1 June 2020, as per Notice 616 of GG 43376, dated 1 June 2020.

The Road Accident Fund Act, 1996 (Act No. 56 of 1996) has been updated by Adjustment of Statutory Limit in respect of Claims for Loss of Income and Loss of Support as per Board Notice No.62 of GG43358 dated 29 May 2020.

The Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974) has been updated by Guidelines for the removal of pharmacy registration, as per Board Notice No. 63 of GG43358 dated 29 May 2020.

The Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977) has been updated by Regulations in respect of the Single Maximum National Retail Price for liquefied petroleum gas as per Notice No. R621 of GG43382 dated 2 June 2020

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to N484: Risk-adjusted Strategy for the Communications and Digital Technologies Sector as per Notice No. 671 of G43439 date 12 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Repeal of Notice 439 of 31 March 2020 and new Directions relating to National Environmental Management Permits and Licences during Alert Level 3 as per Notice No. 650 of G43412 date 5 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 416 of 26 March, G43162 : Temporary measures in respect of Entry Into and Exit Out of the Republic as per Notice No. 664 of G43420 date 10 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions for Criteria to return to Public University and Private Higher Education Institution Campuses as part of a Risk-adjusted strategy for a phased-in return from Level 3 as per Notice No. 652 of G43414 date 8 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions on Zero-rating of Content and Websites for Education and Health as per Notice No. 651 of G43413 date 5 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Direction 5 of N412: Public Transport Services Directions and Direction 8 of N415: International Air Services Directions as per Notice No. 615 of G43375 date 30 May 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with New Directions regarding all Courts, Court Precincts and Justice Service Points (N440 and N489 remain in force) as per Notice No. 623 of G43383 date 2 June 2020.

The National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) has been updated by publication of Regulations relating to the trade in Rhinoceros Horn, as per Notice No. 626 of GG43386 dated 3 June 2020.

The National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996) has been updated to publish an Amended School Calendar for Public schools, as per Notice No. 666 of GG43431 dated 11 June 2020.

The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) has been amended by Regulations regarding Preservatives and Antioxidants as per Notice No. 681 of GG43447 dated 19 June 2020.

The Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017 (Act No. 9 of 2017) has been amended by a notice amending the commencement of Notice 168 of 29 March 2018, as per Notice No. 612 of Government Gazette 43371, dated 29 May 2020.

The Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No. 36 of 2005) is updated by the publication of a Framework to Qualify to Operate a Secondary Geo-Location Spectrum Database, as Notice No. 311 of GG 43298, dated 5 June 2020.

The Division of Revenue Act, 2019 (Act No 16 of 2019) Schedule 7, Part A and Part B has been updated as per Notice No. 600 of GG 43358 dated 29 May 2020.

The Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000) has been updated by publishing Guidelines for Professional Fees issued in terms of Section 34(2) of the Act, as per Board Notice 66 of GG43392 dated 4 June 2020

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Repeal of Notice 460 of 9 April and new Directions in all Correctional Centres and Remand Detention Facilities for Alert Levels 3, 4 and 5 as per Notice No. 698 of G43463 date 22 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions relating to Supply of Energy and Petroleum Products & Maintenance and Construction work for Energy Projects as per Notice No. 697 of G43460 date 19 June 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 343 of 23 June 2020: Directions regarding re-opening of schools and measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the National Department of Basic Education, all Provincial Education Departments, all Education District offices and all schools in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. 357 of G43488 date 29 June 2020.

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The Income Tax Act, 1962 (Act No. 58 of 1962) has been updated by detailing the method or formula for the purpose of determination of the amount for the purposes of para (b) of the Definition of a Living Annuity in Sec 1(1) of the Act as per Notice No. 636 of GG43398 dated 5 June 2020.

The Carbon Tax Act, 2019 (Act No. 800 of 2019) has been updated by giving notice of renewable energy premium in respect of tax period for purposes of Symbol “B” in formula contained in Section 6(2) of the Act, as per Notice No. 692 of GG 43453, dated 19 June 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by notice detailing the Inspection fees for Poultry Meat, Eggs and Processed Meat Products as per Notice No. 348 of GG43474 dated 26 June 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 457 of 8 April 20 : Directions from the Department of Health to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa as per Notice No. R.716 of G43479 date 26 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice R.480 of 29 April : Regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act, 2002 as per Notice No. 714 of G43476 date 25 June 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Repeal of Notice 302 of 29 May and new Directions regarding the re-opening of Schools and measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the National Department of Basic Education and Provincial Department of Education and in all Schools in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. 343 of G43465 date 23 June 2020.

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The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003) has been updated by the Withdrawal of the Declaration of the farms specified in the notice as part of the Karoo National Park as per Notice No.R.598 of GG43358 dated 29 May 2020

The National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) has been updated to recognize an Amendment of the Environmental Impact Assessment Regulations, 2014, as per Notice 599 of Government Gazette 43358, dated 29 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Direction 5(1) and 5B of Notice 412: Public Transport Services Directions, 2020 as per Notice No. 726 of G43493 date 2 July 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with a Further Extension of a National State of Disaster (COVID-19) as per Notice No. 765 of G43524 date 13 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Deletion of Notice 608: Determination of Alert Levels & Hotspots; and Amendments to Notice R.480 of the Regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Act as per Notice No. 763 of G43521 date 12 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Direction 5 of Notice 343 of 23 June 20: Directions regarding re-opening of schools and measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the National Department of Basic Education and Provincial Departments of Education and all schools in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. 370 of G43510 date 7 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 461 of 9 April 20 and new heading Resumption of Contact and non-Contact Sport and the Opening of Places and Premises for Arts and Cultural Activities as per Notice No. 751 of G43507 date 6 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 416 of 26 March 20: Second Amendment Directions: Temporary measures i.r.o. Entry into and Exit out of the Republic as per Notice No. 749 of G43504 date 3 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Directions 5 & 6 of Notice R.430 of 30 March 20: Directions i.r.o. Department of Social Development, SASSA and National Development Agency as per Notice No. 727 of G43494 date 2 July 2020.

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The Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996 (Act No. 108 of 1996), has been amended to recognize the transfer of Administration, Powers and Functions entrusted by the Legislation to certain Cabinet members in terms of Section 97 of the Constitution, as per Proclamation 22 of GG 43474, dated 26 June 2020.

The Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (Act No. 4 of 2013) has been updated to take into account of the Commencement of certain sections of the Act, as per Proclamation PR 21, of GG 43461, dated 22 June 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Revocation of the Classification of Drought as a National Disaster as per Notice No. 767 of G43526 date 16 July 2020.

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The Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, 1975 (Act No. 55 of 1975) has been updated by the repealing of Notice R397, as per Notice No. R713, GG 43475, dated 26 June 2020.

The Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) has been updated by the exclusion of certain Alcohol-based hand-rubs from the operation of specified Provisions of the act, as per Notice No. R.721 of GG43484 dated 26 June 2020.

The Independent Police Investigative Directorate Act 2011 (Act No. 1 of 2011), has been updated by the repealed of Subsec 6 and the insertion of 6A, as per Notice No. 628 of GG 43385, dated 3 June 2020

The Financial Markets Act, 2012 (Act No. 19 of 2012) has been updated by Board Notices, Approved Amendments to the JSE Debt Listings Requirements – Sustainability Segment as per Board Notice 68 of GG43462 dated 22 June 2020.

The Appropriation Act 2020, Act No. 7 of 2020 has been published to record the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund for the requirements of the State for the 2020/21 financial year, as per No. 702 of GG 43468, dated 23 June 2020.

The Division of Revenue Act 2020, (No. 4 of 2020), has been published to provide for the equitable division of revenue raised nationally, as per No. 701 of GG 43467, dated 23 June 2020

The Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act 2007, (Act No 21 of 2007), has extended the period for compliance the Regulations for Protection of the Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Areas per Notice No. 629 of GG 43387, dated 3 June 2020.

The Financial Advisory and Intermediary Services Act, 2002 (Act No. 37 of 2002) amends BN194 of 2017 – Determination of Fit and Proper Requirements of FSP’s, 2017, as per Notice No. 707 per Gazette Number 43474, dated 26 June 2020.

The Engineering Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 46 of 2000) has been updated by publishing Annual Fees, as per Notice No. 75 of GG 43474 dated 26 June 2020.

The Electricity Act, 1987 (Act No. 41 of 1987) has been updated by publishing License Fees Payable by Licensed generators of electricity, by Notice No. 708 of GG43474 dated 26 June 2020.

The Defence Act, 2002 (Act No. 42 of 2002) has been updated by Notice in terms of Section 19(2) of the Act, Notice No. 747, Government Gazette 43502, dated 3 July 2020.

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993) has been updated by a Directive on Compensation for workplace-acquired Novel Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19), as per Notice No. 387 of GG 43540 dated 23 July 2020

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 647 of 5 June 20: Directions relating to the Biodiversity Sector during Alert Level 3 as per Notice No. 822 of G43564 date 28 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions regarding Auctions and Sales in Execution conducted by Sheriffs of the Court as per Notice No. R. 816 of G43553 date 27 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Direction 5 of Notice 412 of 26 March 2020: Public Transport Services Directions, 2020 as per Notice No. 814 of G43550 date 24 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Amendments to Direction 6 of Notice 544: Directions on the determination of extension for the validity period of learner's licences, driving licence cards, licence discs, professional driving permits and the registration of motor vehicles as per Notice No. 802 of G43539 date 22 July 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Repeal of Notice 457 of 8 April 2020 and new Directions from Department of Health to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 as per Notice No. 796 of G43533 date 17 July 2020.

The Firearms Control Act, 2000 (Act No. 60 of 2000) has been updated by the Declaration of an Amnesty in terms of Section 139 of the Act, as per Notice No. 845 of GG 43576 dated 31 July 2020.

The Social Assistance Act, 2004 (Act No. 13 of 2004) has been updated by Notices, Increase in Respect of Social Grants, as per Notice No. R. 361 of GG43143 dated 25 March 2020.

The Auditing Profession Act, 2005 (Act No. 26 of 2005) has been updated by Board Notices, Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors (IRBA), Fees Payable to the IRBA with effect from 1 April 2020 as per Board Notice No. 47 of GG 43110 dated 20 May 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 343 of 23 June 2020: Directions regarding the re-opening of schools during Alert Level 3 as per Notice No. 411 of G43578 dated 2 August 2020.

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The South African Human Rights Commission Act, 2013 (Act No. 40 of 2013), has been amended by Determination of the Salaries and Allowances of Commissioners, as per Notice 360, Government Gazette 43492, dated 30 June 2020.

The Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998) has been updated Extending the date for Submission of the 2020-2021Financial year Applications for mandatory grants in terms of the Act, as per Notice No. 752 of GG43508 dated 6 July 2020.

The Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act No. 23 of 1994) has been amended to publish the Determination of Salaries and Allowances of the Public Protector, per Notice No. 359 of GG 43491, dated 30 June 2020.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) has been updated with Amendments to the Act as per Notice No. 630 of GG43388 dated 3 June 2020.

The Postal Services Act 1998 (Act No. 124 of 1998) has been updated to publish the Unreserved Postal Services Regulations 2020, as per Notice No. 381 of GG 43145, dated 27 March 2020.

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated for the Extension to non-parties of the COVID-19 personal protection Equipment& other Essential Products collective agreement for the Bargaining Council for the Clothing Manufacturing Industry, as per Notice R750 of GG 43506, dated 6 July 2020.

The Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977) has been updated by Regulations in respect of the petroleum products as per Notice No. R849 of GG43580 dated 4 August 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with a Direction Extending COVID-19 TERS Benefits for certain Categories of Employees as per Notice No. R. 878 of G43611 dated 13 August 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to N647 of 5 June 20: Directions relating to the Biodiversity Sector during Alert Level 3 as per Notice No. 870 of G43602 dated 7 August 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 430 of 30 March 2020: COVID-19 Directions in respect of Department of Social Development, SASSA and National Development Agency as per Notice No. 853 of G43588 dated 6 August 2020.

The National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996) has been updated to publish an Amended 2020 School Calendar for Public schools, as per Notice No. 432 of GG43609 dated 11 August 2020.

The Continuing Education and Training Act, 2006 (Act No. 16 of 2006) hereby publishes the Policy Frame Work to address Gender-Based Violence in the Post-School Education and Training system as per Notice No. R410 of GG43575 dated 31 July 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to N461 of 9 Apr 20: Resumption of Sporting Activities, Arts and Culture as per Notice No. 943 of G43667 dated 28 August 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to N496 of 4 May 20: Measure to address, prevent and combat COVID-19 in Sea Ports Directions 2020 as per Notice No. 895 of G43629 dated 20 August 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to N356 of 29 June 20: Directions on Risk Adjusted Strategy for Tourism Facilities, Services and Products as per Notice No. 452 of G43653 dated 25 August 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Determination of Alert Level Notice as well as Amendments to the Regulations made under Notice R.480 of 29 April 2020 as per Notice No. 891 of G43620 dated 17 August 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Extension of a National State of Disaster – COVID-19 as per Notice No. 889 of G43616 dated 15 August 2020.

The Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008) has been updated by Business Rescue Continuing Professional Development Policy, as per Notice No. 882 of GG 43613 dated 14 August 2020.

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993) has been updated for Annual Increase in Medical Tariffs for Doctors 2020, as per Notice N184 of GG 43111 dated 27 August 2020

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Extension of a National State of Disaster (COVID-19) as per Notice No. 995 of G43713 dated 14 September 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 relating to National Environmental Management Permits and Licences as per Notice No. 970 of G43696 dated 9 September 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with a Direction Extending COVID-19 TERS Benefits for certain Categories of Employee as per Notice No. R. 968 of G43693 dated 7 September 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions for Alert Level 2 to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in all correctional centres and remand detention facilities in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. 967 of G43688 dated 4 September 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to N801 of 22 Jul 20: Directions on measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the Public Transport Services, 2020 as per Notice No. 953 of G43679 dated 2 September 2020.

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The Project and Construction Management Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000) has been updated by amending BN 200of 6 December 2019 for Fees and Charges for the year 1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020 as per Board Notice No.99 of GG43638 dated 21 August 2020.

The Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No. 36 of 2005) is updated by the publication of the commencement date of the Regulations on the use of Television White Spaces, 2018, as Notice No. 438 of GG 43617, dated 17 August 2020.

The Pension Funds Act, 1956 (Act No. 24 of 1956) has been amended Publication of FSCA Conduct Standard 4 of 2020(RF) – Minimum skills and Training Requirements for Board Members of Pension Funds, per Notice 760 of Gazette Number 43514 dated 10 July 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Mandating of a Short Code for the National Emergency Services as per Notice No. 512 of G43729 dated 22 September 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to R480 of 29 April 2020: Regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Disaster Management Act 2002 as per Notice No. 1011 of G43727 dated 20 September 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to N415 of 26 March 2020: International Air Services (COVID-19 Restrictions on the movement of Air Travel) Directions 2020 as per Notice No. 997 of G43717 dated 16 September 2020.

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The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) hereby publishes the Statement of National Revenue, Expenditure and Borrowings as at 31 July 2020, as per Notice 462 per Government Gazette 43663, dated 28 August 2020.

The Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977) has been updated by Regulations in respect of the petroleum products as per Notice No. R947 of GG43669 dated 1 September 2020.

The Financial Services Board Act, 1990 (Act No. 97 of 1990) has been amended by the withdrawal of N384 of 12 July 2019 and new levies for Financial Institutions, 2020, as per Notice 443 Gazette Number 43626 dated 19 August 2020.

The Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017 (Act No. 9 of 2017) has been amended by amending Notice R405 of 29 March 2018, as per Notice No. 850 of Government Gazette 43581, dated 5 August 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Measures to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in Cross-border Road Transport Directions, 2020 for Alert Level 1 as per Notice No. 1034 of G43754 dated 1 October 2020.

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The Municipal Finance Management Act, 2003 (Act No.56 of 2003), Regulations are hereby amended noting Exemptions from this Act, as per Notice No. 851 of GG 43582, dated 5 August 2020.

The Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No. 28 of 2011) has been amended by determination of Returns to be submitted by a person in terms of section 25, as per Notice 741 of Government Gazette 43495, dated 3 July 2020.

The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) has been updated by Establishment of Levy and Determination of Guideline Prices: Levy on Cattle, Sheep, Goats, Red Meat, Red Meat Products, Processed Pork as per Notice No 828 of GG43571 dated 31 July 2020.

The Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000) has been updated by publishing of Final Guidelines for Professional Fees issued in terms of Section 34(2) of the Act, as per Board Notice 91 of GG43591 dated 7 August 2020

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to N356 of 29 June 2020: Directions on the Risk Adjusted Strategy for Tourism Facilities, Services and Products to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 as per Notice No. 514 of G43731 dated 23 September 2020.

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The Securities Transfer Tax Act, 2007 (Act No. 25 of 2007) has been amended by Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2019 (Act No. 34 of 2019), Government Gazette 42951, Notice No. 21, dated 15 January 2020.

The Estate Duty Act, 1955 (Act No. 45 of 1955) has been amended by the Taxation Laws Amendment Act (Act No. 34 of 2018) as per Notice No. 21 of GG42951 dated 15 January 2020.

The Employment Tax Incentive Act, 2013 (Act No. 26 of 2013) has been amended by Taxation Laws Amendment Act, 2019 (Act No. 34 of 2019), Notice No. 21, as per Government Gazette 42951, dated 15 January 2020.

The Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, 1975 (Act No. 55 of 1975) has been updated by the withdrawal of Notice R713, as per Notice No. R987, GG 43703, dated 11 September 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Regulation 69(14) of Notice R.480 of 29 April 20: Regulations issued i.t.o Section 27(2) of the Act as per Notice No. 1053, G43763 dated 1 October 2020.

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The Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977) has been updated in respect of the Maximum National retail price for illuminating paraffin as per Notice No. R1060 of GG43774 dated 6 October 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with new Directions regarding measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 relating to Biodiversity Auctions as per Notice No. 1064, G43778 dated 7 October 2020.

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The Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 44 of 2000) has been updated by an Amendment to Method 1, Table 3 of BN91 of 2020 – Guideline Professional Fees issues ito Section 34(2) of the Act, as per Board Notice 122 of GG 43734 dated 25 September 2020

The Allied Health Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 63 of 1982) has been updated by the inclusion of Safety Guidelines for Chiropractic and Osteopathy regarding Dry Needling as per Board Notice 121 of GG 43726 dated 18 September 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Directions: National framework for tuition and accommodation fees for academic year 2020 in the public higher education institutions as per Notice No. 1057, G43772 dated 5 October 2020.

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The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Repeal of Notice 609 of 28 May 2020 and Amendments to Notice 1052: Norms and Standards for Religious Gatherings as per Notice No. 1056, G43771 dated 3 October 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated the Repeal of Notice 639 and new Consolidated Directions on Occupational Health and Safety in certain workplaces as per Notice No. 1031, G43751 dated 1 October 2020.

The Deeds Registries Act, 1937 (Act No. 47 of 1937) has been updated by Amendments to Notice R474 of 1963 - Regulations in terms of the Act, as per Notice R884 of Government Gazette 43614, dated 14 August 2020.

The Council for the Built Environment Act 2000 (Act No. 43 of 2000), has been updated to publish Scope of Work for Categories of Registrations for the Professions Regulated by the Engineering Council of South Africa, as per Notice 740 of GG 43495, dated 3 Jul 2020.

The Construction Industry Development Board Act, 2000 (Act No. 38 of 2000) has been updated by the publishing of Standards for Developing Skills through Infrastructure Contracts, as per Notice 363 of Government Gazette 43595, dated 3 July 2020.

The Sectional Titles Act, 1986 (Act No. 95 of 1986) has been updated by Regulations, as per Notice No. R883 of GG43614 dated 14 August 2020.

The Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act No. 23 of 1994) has been amended by the publication of Amendment to Rules relating to investigations by the Public Protector and matters Incidental thereto, per Notice No. 1047 of GG 43758, dated 2 October 2020.

The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) hereby publishes the Statement of National Revenue, Expenditure and Borrowing as at 31 August 2020, Government Gazette 43745, Notice No. 521, dated 30 September 2020.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) has been updated with a manual as per Notice No. 1076 of GG43784 dated 9 October 2020.

The Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, 1975 (Act No. 55 of 1975) has been updated by the withdrawal of Notice R987 of 2020 and new Prescribed rate of interest – 1 July 2020, as per Notice No. R1067, GG 43781, dated 9 October 2020.

The South African Maritime Safety Authority Act, 1998 (Act N0. 5 of 1998), has been updated by the revoking of the 2017 Determination and the new Determination of Charges effective 24 August 2020, as per Notice No. 844 of GG 43573, dated 31 July 2020.

The South African Reserve Bank Act, 1989 (Act No. 90 of 1989) has been updated to notify the issue of a Commemorative R2 coin, as per Notice No. N555 of GG43787 dated 9 October 2020.

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003) has been updated by the Publication of the Memorandum of Agreement 2020 as per Notice No. 1076 of GG43784 dated 9 October 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with an Extension of a National State of Disaster (COVID-19) as per Notice No. 1090, G43808 dated 14 October 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 343 of 23 Jun – Directions regarding the re-opening of schools and measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the National Department of Basic Education and Provincial Departments of Education and in all schools in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. 579, G43826 dated 21 October 2020.

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The Electricity Regulation Act, 2006 (Act No. 4 of 2006), has been updated by the Amendment to Notice R399 GG 34262 on 4 May 2011 amending Regulations on New Generation Capacity, 2011, as per Notice No. 1093 of GG 43810, dated 16 October 2020.

The Competition Act 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998), has been updated to grant conditional exemption to The Abalone Farmers Association per Notice ito Section 10(7) as per Notice No. 1048 of GG43758 dated 2 October 2020.

The Companies Act, 2008 (Act No. 71 of 2008) has been updated to record the Submission of Annual Financial Statements using Generally Recognised Accounting Principles (GRAP) an XBRL, as per Notice No. 1018 of GG 43734 dated 25 September 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Product Control for Agricultural (Prokon) – Import Inspection Fees as per Notice No. 1087 of GG43803 dated 13 October 2020

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice R480 of 29 Apr 20: Regulations issued in terms of Section 27(2) of the Act as per Notice No. 1104, G43825 dated 21 October 2020.

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The Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 1996 (Act No. 74 of 1996) has been updated by Referral of Matters – Maluti-A-Phofung Municipality in the Free State Province as per Proc. No. 27 of GG43633 dated 21 August 2020.

The Legal Metrology Act, 2014 (Act No. 9 of 2014) has been amended by the Extension of Period of Regulations 2018, as per Notice No. R1028 of Government Gazette 43748, dated 30 September 2020.

The International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002), is hereby amending the Act by the Substitute Notice R1012 of 28 September 2018 and new Amended Export control Guidelines on the Exportation of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Waste and scrap, as per Notice 532 of GG 43765 dated 2 October 2020.

The Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No. 36 of 2005) is updated by the publication of Amendments to ICT COVID-19 National Disaster Regulations, as Notice No. 500 of GG 43707, dated 11 September 2020.

The National Environmental Management Act, 1998 (Act No. 107 of 1998) has been updated for Protocols & Procedures for Assessment and Minimum Criteria for reporting on Identified Environmental Themes – Terrestrial animal and plant species, as per Notice 1150 of Government Gazette 43855, dated 31 October 2020.

The National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996) has been updated to publish an Amended 2021 School Calendar for Public Schools, as per Notice No1055 of GG43769 dated 2 October 2020.

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated with Amendments of Rules, Rules 59A.010A and 60.10(1) as per Notice No. R. 1098 of G43811 dated 16 October 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice R430 of 30 March 20: COVID-19 Directions i.r.o Department of Social Development, SASSA and National Development Agency as per Board Notice No. 131, G43866 dated 2 November 2020.

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The National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act, 2004 (Act No. 39 of 2004), has been updated for the Submission of “Subsequent Pollution Prevention Plans: of National Pollution Prevention Plans Regulations Notice No. 712 (21 July 2107), as per Notice No. 580 of GG 43827, dated 22 October 2020.

The Foodstuffs, Cosmetics and Disinfectants Act, 1972 (Act No. 54 of 1972) has been amended by Regulations to health labels regarding Alcoholic Beverages as per Notice No. 1143 of GG43844 dated 26 October 2020.

The Financial Sector Regulation Act, 2017 (Act No. 9 of 2017) has been updated by the publication of Determinations in terms of Section 291 and 292 of the Act, as per Notice No. 1094 of Government Gazette 43810, dated 16 October 2020.

The Adjustment Appropriate Act 2020, (Act No. 11 of 2020), has been promulgated to publish adjustments to the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund published in the Appropriation Act, 2020 (Act No. 7 of 2020), Notice No. 893 of GG 43624, dated 19 August 2020

The Adjustment Appropriate Act 2019, (Act No. 29 of 2019), has been promulgated to publish adjustments to the appropriation of money from the National Revenue Fund published in the Appropriation Act, 2019 (Act No. 24 of 2019), Notice No. 17 of GG 42948, dated 15 January 2020

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 416 of 26 March 2020: Sixth Amendment Directions: Temporary Measures i.r.o. Entry into or Exit out of the Republic to prevent the spread of COVID-19 as per Notice No. 1142, G43843 dated 23 October 2020.

The National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008) has been updated by Extending Producer Responsibility Scheme for Paper, Packaging and some Single Use Products as per Notice No 1187 of GG43882 dated 5 November 2020.

The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003) has been updated by the publication of a Correction Notice amending Regulations for Management of the Agulhas Front Marine Protected Area, as per Notice No. R797 of GG43534 dated 17 July 2020

The National Environmental Management: Biodiversity Act, 2004 (Act No. 10 of 2004) has been updated to record the Extension of Commencement date of the Alien and Invasive Species Lists, 2020 and the Alien and Invasive Species Regulations, 2020, as per Notice No. 1100 of GG43818 dated 16 October 2020.

The Merchant Shipping (International Oil Pollution Compensation Fund) Contributions Act, 2013 (Act No. 36 of 2013) has been updated to publish the Determination of Levy for 2018 Tax period and Payment, as per Notice No. 789 of GG 43528, dated 17 July 2020.

The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) has been updated by Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Table Grapes as per Notice No 1136 of GG43835 dated 23 October 2020.

The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) has been updated by Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Fynbos Products as per Notice No 983 of GG43703 dated 11 September 2020.

The Employment Tax Incentive Act, 2013 (Act No. 26 of 2013) has been amended by Disaster Management Tax Relief Act 13 of 2020, Notice No. 1188, as per Government Gazette 43883, dated 5 November 2020.

The Disaster Management Tax Relief Administration Act 2020 (Act No. 14 of 2020), has been promulgated to provide tax relief to tax compliant micro and small to medium-sized businesses arising as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, as per Notice No. 1189 of GG 43884, dated 5 November 2020.

The Agricultural Product Standards Act, 1990 (Act No. 119 of 1990) has been updated by the publication of Regulations relating to Coffee, Chicory and Related Products intended for sale in RSA as per Notice No. 1154 of GG43856 dated 30 October 2020

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to the Regulations under Notice R480 of 29 April 20 as per Notice No. 1199, G43897 dated 11 November 2020.

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The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) has been updated by a description submitted in terms of Sec 15(1) – Limpopo Provincial Treasury as per Notice No.615 of GG43855 dated 30 October 2020.

The Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977) has been updated to record an Amendment of Regulations i.r.o. petroleum products as per Notice No. R1163 of GG43868 dated 3 November 2020.

The Public Audit Act, 2004 (Act No. 25 of 2004), has been to record the Memorandum of Agreement between Auditor-General of SA and the Treasury, per Notice No. 1084, GG 43800, dated 31 October 2020.

The Property Valuers Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 47 of 2000) has been updated by the publication of Amendments to Rules of the Property Valuers Profession as per Notice No. 408 of GG43571 dated 31 July 2020.

The Project and Construction Management Professions Act, 2000 (Act No. 48 of 2000) has been updated by amending BN 188 of 2017: Professional Registration Certificates in terms of Section 11 (c) (iii) of the Act, as per Board Notice No. 101 of GG43660 dated 28 August 2020.

The National Water Act, 1998 (Act No. 36 of 1998) has hereby been updated to publish limiting use of water in terms of Sec 6 of Schedule 3 of the Act for the Water Management area of Mzimvubu-Tsitikamma Water Management Area (WMA7), as per Notice No. 1220 of Government Gazette 43900, dated 13 November 2020.

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme Act 1999, is hereby updated by recording the Extension of the period of appointment of the administrator of the related scheme as per Notice No. 1022 of GG 43739, dated 28 September 2020.

The National Prosecuting Authority Act, 1998 (Act No. 32 of 1998) has been amended to publish the Determination of Powers, Duties and Functions of a special director of public prosecutions, as per Proclamation No. 26 of Gazette No. 43591, dated 7 August 2020.

The National Land Transport Act, 2009 (Act No. 5 of 2009), has been amended by the Issuance of Operating Licences to the Low-roof 10 Seater Toyota Quantum – baby quantum, as per Notice No. 416 of Government Gazette 43587, dated 6 August 2020.

The Landscape Architectural Profession Act, 2000 (Act No. 45 of 2000) has been updated by replacing Copy Certificates and Letters Confirming Registration with New SACLAP Digital Registration Certificates as per Notice No. 123, of GG 43784, dated 9 October 2020.

The Infrastructure Development Act, 2014 (Act No. 23 of 2014) has been updated by the publication of Strategic Integrated Projects, as per Notice 812, of GG 43547, dated 24 July 2020.

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003) has been updated by the Publication of the Application for Market Access Permits for Agricultural Products in terms of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) as per Notice No. 1227 of GG43909 dated 17 November 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with an Extension of a National State of Disaster (COVID-19) as per Notice No. 1225, G43905 dated 14 November 2020.

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The Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974) has been amended by Board Notice 188 of 2020: Fees Payable to Council under the Act, as per Board Notice 132 of GG43870 dated 4 November 2020.

The National Health Laboratory Service Act, 2000 (Act No. 37 of 2000) has been amended by the Application of the National Health Laboratory Services Act, 2000, as per Notice No. R28 of Government Gazette 43661, dated 28 August 2020.

The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) hereby publishes the Statement of National Revenue, Expenditure and Borrowing as at 30 September 2020, Government Gazette 43858, Notice No. 618, dated 30 October 2020.

The Prescribed Rate of Interest Act, 1975 (Act No. 55 of 1975) has been updated by publishing a new Prescribed rate of interest – 1 September 2020, as per Notice No. R1182, GG 43873, dated 6 November 2020.

The National Railway Safety Regulator Act, 2002 (Act No. 16 of 2002) has been updated by the publication of Regulations regarding infrastructure or Activity effecting Safe Railway Operations, 2020, as per Notice No. 604 of GG 43834 dated 23 October 2020

The National Qualifications Framework Act 2008 (Act No. 67 of 2008), has a Notice of Amendment regarding Policy and Criteria for Recognising a Professional Body and Registering a Professional Designation for the Purposes of the Act, as per Notice No. 1054 of GG 43764, dated 2 October 2020.

The National Payments System Act 1998 (Act No. 78 of 1998), has been updated by the amendment to 6.3 of Directive 1 of 2020 (South African Reserve Bank Act 1989), as per Notice No. R988 of GG 43703, dated 11 September 2020.

The National Nuclear Regulator Act, 1999 (Act No. 47 of 1999) has been updated by giving notice in terms of section 28 of the Act on fees for Nuclear Authorisations as per Notice No. 516 of GG 43734 dated 25 September 2020.

The National Heritage Resources Act, 1999 (Act No. 25 of 1999) has been amended by declaring the Historical portion of Phoenix Settlement, Inanda, Ethekwini, KZN a National Heritage site, as per Notice No. 1017 of Government Gazette 43734, dated 25 September 2020.

The Sugar Act, 1978 (Act No. 9 of 1978) is hereby updated giving notice of Designation of the Sugar Industry in terms of Section 10(3)(b)(iv) of the Competition Act 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998), as per Notice No. R 700 of Government Gazette 43466, dated 23 June 2020.

The Special Investigating Units and Special Tribunals Act 1996 (Act No. 74 of 1996) has been updated by Referral of Matters to existing Special Investigating Unit – National Lotteries Commission, as per Proc. No. 32 of GG 43885 dated 6 November 2020.

The Spatial Planning and Land Use Management Act, 2013 (Act No. 16 of 2013) has been amended by the cancellation of Agreement for the Establishment of a Joint Municipal Planning Tribunal entered into by and between Umdoni, Vulamehlo and Umzumbe Local Municipalities, as per Notice No. 879 of GG 43613, dated 14 August 2020.

The Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. 33 of 2004) has been updated by the notification by the President in respect of entities identified by the United Nations Security Council: Section 25 of the protection of constitutional democracy against terrorist and related activities, 2004, as per Notice No. 1165 of GG 43869, dated 3 November 2020.

The Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No. 34 of 1995) has been updated by the Publication of Amendments to Regulations under Notice R852 of 3 November 2014, as per Notice No. R1194 of GG43891 dated 6 November 2020.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) has been updated by the granting of access to information by the Free State Provincial Government in respect of information pertaining to the Department of Sports, Arts, Culture and Recreation in terms of Form D of the Act, as per Notice No.654 of GG43900 dated 13 November 2020.

The Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 (Act No. 85 of 1993) has been updated by the publication of the Asbestos Abatement Regulations, 2020 and the repealing of Asbestos Regulations, 2001, as per Notice No. R1196 of GG43893 dated 10 November 2020.

The National Payment System Act, 1998 (Act No. 78 of 1998) was amended by a Designation Notice, designating South African Postbank SOC Limited as a Designated Clearing System Participant, as per Notice No. R1242 of GG 43914, dated 20 November 2020.

The Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act No. 17 of 1941) has been updated by the publication of the Prohibition on the Use of the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) Logo Biz Portal as per Notice No. 1226 of GG 43906, dated 16 November 2020.

The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) has been updated by Establishment of Statutory Measure and Determination of Levies on Table Olives and Olive Oil as per Notice No 1240 of GG43914 dated 20 November 2020.

The Business Act 1991 (Act No. 71 of 1991) has been updated to record the Transfer of Administration, Powers and Functions entrusted by the Business act 1991 as per Proclamation No. 31 of GG 43862, dated 30 October 2020

The Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment Act, 2003 (Act No. 53 of 2003) has been updated by the Publication of Procedures for the Application, Administration and Allocation of Export Quotas under the Economic Partnership Agreement between the European Union and Southern African Development Community for the Year 2021, as per Notice No. 1228 of GG43910 dated 18 November 2020.

The Agricultural Products Agents Act, 1992 (Act No.12 of 1992) has been updated to publish Biosecurity Rules for Livestock Agents as per Board Notice 135 of GG 43900, dated 13 November 2020.

The South African Police Service Act, 1995 (Act No. 68 of 1995) has been updated by the publishing of a National Standard of Policing for Municipal Police Services on a uniform ranking Structure and insignia, as per Notice No. 949 of GG43672 dated 1 September 2020.

The Skills Development Act, 1998 (Act No. 97 of 1998) has been updated by the Re-establishment of the Mining Qualifications Authority (MQA) from 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2030, within the SETA Landscape, as per Notice No. 1131 of GG43834 dated 23 October 2020.

The Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1993 (Act No. 169 of 1993) has been updated by an Amendment to Rules under BN 169 of 2010, as per Board Notice 137 of Government Gazette 43913, dated 20 November 2020.

The Refugees Act, 1998 (Act No. 130 of 1998) has been updated by Amending the Rules under N955 of 2013, as per Notice No. 1234 of GG43913 dated 20 November 2020.

The Plant Breeders Rights Act, 1976 (Act No. 15 of 1976) has been updated by Amendment to Regulation R 1186 of GG 18266 dated 12 September 1997, as per Notice No. 1249 of GG43934 dated 27 November 2020.

The Pharmacy Act, 1974 (Act No. 53 of 1974) has been amended by publication of Guidelines for Registration of Persons who hold a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree as Pharmacist’s Assistant Post Basic, as per Board Notice 138 of GG43934 dated 27 November 2020.

The Medicines and Related Substances Control Act, 1965 (Act No. 101 of 1965) has been updated by an Amendment of N514 of GG 43294 dated 7 May 2020, as per Notice No. R. 1233 of GG43913 dated 20 November 2020.

The Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No. 36 of 2005) is updated by the publication of an Amendment to Notice R238 (6 April 2020 GG 43207), as per Notice No. 678 of GG 43945, dated 27 November 2020.

The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated with Amendments of Rules, 120A.03 and 201.10 as per Notice No. R. 1265 of G43935 dated 27 November 2020.The Customs and Excise Act, 1964 (Act No. 91 of 1964) has been updated with Amendments of Rules, 120A.03 and 201.10 as per Notice No. R. 1265 of G43935 dated 27 November 2020.

The Traditional Leadership and Governance Framework Amendment Act, 2003 (Act No. 41 of 2003) recognises Amampondomise Kingship in the Republic of South Africa, as per Notice 805, GG 43542, dated 25 July 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to the Regulations published under R480 of 29 April 2020 as per Notice No. 1346, G43997 dated 15 December 2020.

The Auditing Profession Act, 2005 (Act No. 26 of 2005) has been updated by an amendment to Part 4B of the Professional Conduct for Registered Auditors to reflect terms and concepts used in international Standard on Assurance Engagements 3000 (Revised) as per Board Notice No. 141 of GG 43962 dated 4 December 2020.

The Agricultural Pests Act, 1983 (Act No. 36 of 1983) has been updated by amendments made to R110 of 1984 Control Measures Table 10 Fees payable and to R111 of 1984 Regulations Table 1 Fees payable, both effective 1 April 2020, as per Notices No. R166 and R167 of GG43016 dated 14 February 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with the Withdrawal of N1291 of 3 Dec 20 and new Determination of Alert Levels and Hotspots as per Notice No. 1345, G43996 dated 14 December 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with an Explanatory Note on Regulations issued 3 December 2020 in terms of the Disaster Management Act 2002 as per Notice No. 1292, G43966 dated 3 December 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to the Regulations under R480 of 29 April 2020 as per Notice No. 1290, G43964 dated 3 December 2020.

The Veterinary and Para-Veterinary Professions Act, 1982 (Act No. 19 of 1982), has been amended by Regulations under Notice No. R2085 of 1982 - Table 1 – Fees Payable, as per Notice No. 662 of Government Gazette 43913, dated 20 November 2020.

The Tax Administration Act, 2011 (Act No. 28 of 2011) has been amended by publication of an Extension of deadline to file Country by Country returns in terms of Section 25(7) of the Act, as per Notice 1236 of Government Gazette 43913, dated 20 November 2020.

The South African Reserve Bank Act, 1989 (Act No. 90 of 1989) has been updated to notify the Dimension of, Design for and Compilation of coins for 2021, as per Notice No. 677 of GG43941 dated 27 November 2020.

The Labour Relations Act, 1995 (Act No. 66 of 1995) has been updated by the Amendment to Regulations per notice R1016, dated 19 December 2014, Forms 3.1 and 3.2, as per Notice R 1139 of GG 43835, dated 27 November 2020.

The International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002), is hereby amending the Act by the Extension of the Policy Directive on the Exportation of Ferrous and Non-Ferrous Waste and Scrap Metal, as per Notice 1367 of GG 44008 dated 17 December 2020.

The Interim Protection of Informal Land Rights Act, 1996 (Act No. 31 of 1996) has been amended by Extension of the Application of the Provisions of the Interim Protection in terms of the Act, as per Notice no. 13232 of GG 43981, dated 11 December 2020.

This Hazardous Substances Act, 1973 (Act No. 15 of 1973) is amended by the publication of the Exemption of Group III Hazardous Substances, as per Notice No. R722 of Government Gazette No. 43485, dated 26 June 2020.

The Gas Regulator Levies Act, 2002 (Act No. 75 of 2002) has been updated by the publication of Levy and Interest payable on Piped-Gas Industry as per Notice No. 1343 of GG 43994 dated 14 December 2020.

The Films and Publication Act,1996 (Act No. 65 of 1996) is amended by the Films and Publications Tariff’s Regulations, 2020, as per Notice 1174 of Government Gazette 43872, dated 6 November 2020.

The Electronic Communications Act, 2005 (No. 36 of 2005) is updated by the publication of Licensing process for Individual Electronical Communications Network Service and Radio Frequency Spectrum for Wireless Open Access Network (WOAN), as per Notice No. 696 of GG 43968, dated 4 December 2020.

The Cross-Border Road Transport Act, 1998 (Act No. 4 of 1998) has been updated by Revised Fee Adjustments 2019 as per Notice No. R.235 of GG43059 dated 28 February 2020.

The Competition Act 1998 (Act No. 89 of 1998), has been updated by the publication of the Final Forestry Sector Impact Assessment Report, as per Notice No. 1328 of GG43969 dated 11 December 2020.

The Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act, 1993 (Act No. 130 of 1993) has been updated the publication of Tariffs of Assessment made by the Minister, as per Notice 1282 of GG 43959 dated 3 December 2020

The Commission on Gender Equality Act, 1996 (Act No. 39 of 1996) has been amended by the publication of the determination of remuneration of members of the Commission for Gender Equality, as per Notice No. 1333 of Government Gazette 43982, dated 20 December 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to the Regulations published under Notice R480 of 2020 as per Notice No. 1370, G44009 dated 17 December 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 796 of 17 July 2020: Directions from the Department of Health to prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 as per Notice No. 1360, G44004 dated 15 December 2020.

The Public Finance Management Act, 1999 (Act No. 1 of 1999) hereby publishes the Statement of National Revenue, Expenditure and Borrowing as at 31 October 2020, Government Gazette 43947, Notice No. 679, dated 30 November 2020.

The Protection of Constitutional Democracy against Terrorist and Related Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. 33 of 2004) has been updated by the notification by the President in respect of entities identified by the United Nations Security Council: Section 25 of the Protection of Constitutional Democracy against terrorist and related activities, 2004, as per Notice Nos. 36, 35, 34 & 33 of GG 43950, dated 1 December 2020.

The Promotion of Access to Information Act, 2000 (Act No. 2 of 2000) has been updated by the granting an exemption of certain private bodies from compiling the Manual, as per Notice No.1354 of GG44003 dated 18 December 2020.

The Promotion of National Unity and Reconciliation Act, 1995 (Act No. 34 of 1995) has been updated by the Publication of increased amounts in terms of Regulation 9(2)(a) of the Regulations relating to assistance to victims in respect of Higher Education and Training, 2014, as per Notice No. R.1303 of GG43979 dated 11 December 2020.

The Plant Improvement Act, 1976 (Act No. 53 of 1976) has been updated by an Amendment to Fees payable per Table 1 (effective 1 April 2020), as per Notice No. 125 of GG43015 dated 14 February 2020.

The Petroleum Products Act, 1977 (Act No. 120 of 1977) has been updated to record Single maximum national retail price for Illuminating Paraffin as per Notice No. R1275 of GG43949 dated 1 December 2020.

The National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003) has been updated by the publication of an Enforcement Policy – Office of Health Standards Compliance as per Notice No. 1286 of GG43962 dated 4 December 2020.

The National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003) has been updated by the publication of an amendment to the Regulations for Management of the Aliwal Shoal Marine Protected Area, as per Notice No. R1347 of GG43999 dated 15 December 2020

The National Energy Act, 2008(Act No. 34 of 2008), has been amended by the publication of Regulations for the Mandatory Display and Submission of Energy Performance Certificates for Buildings, as per Notice No. 700 of GG 43972, dated 8 December 2020.

The National Education Policy Act, 1996 (Act No. 27 of 1996) has been updated to publish an Abridged version of the current Section Four of the Curriculum and assessment Policy Statement for Grade 12, as per Notice No. 1336 of GG43687 dated 11 December 2020.

The Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, 1996 (Act No. 47 of 1996) has been updated by Establishment of Statutory Measure: Registration of certain persons in respect of Died Vine Fruit, as per Notice No 1301 of GG43979 dated 11 December 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to Notice 343 of 23 June 20 - Directions regarding the re-opening of schools and measures to address, prevent and combat the spread of COVID-19 in the National Department of Basic Education and Provincial Departments of Education and in all schools in the Republic of South Africa as per Notice No. 748, G44054 dated 31 December 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with further Amendments to the Regulations published under R480 of 29 April 20 as per Notice No. R. 1435, G44051 dated 29 December 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with New Determination of Alert Levels and Hotspots and the Withdrawal of Notice 1345 of 14 December 2020 as per Notice No. R. 1424, G44045 dated 29 December 2020.

The Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002), has been updated with Amendments to the Regulations published under Notice R480 of 2020 as per Notice No. 1421, G44042 dated 24 December 2020.

The Use of Official Languages Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012) has been updated by the publication of DWS Language Policy, as per Notice No. 1331 of Government Gazette 43981, dated 11 December 2020.

The South African Schools Act, 1996 (Act No. 84 of 1996) has been updated by the publication of an Abridged version of the current Section 4 of the Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement for Grade 12, as per Notice No. 1335 of GG 43987 dated 11 December 2020.

The Public Protector Act, 1994 (Act No. 23 of 1994) has been amended to publish the Determination of the Remuneration of the Deputy Protector, per Notice No. 1332 of GG 43982, dated 10 December 2020.

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