Effective date of sections 30m 30A and 30B of the Companies Act

2026-06-25T14:57:05+02:00

LATEST UPDATE Effective date of sections 30m 30A and 30B of the Companies Act Sections 5, 6 and 19 of the Companies Amendment Act 16 of 2024 are now effective from 22 May 2026. Key changes include: Section 30, which requires AFS disclosure of remuneration and benefits received by each individually named director and prescribed officer Section 30A, which requires all public companies and state-owned companies to prepare and present a Remuneration Policy for approval at the AGM Section 30B, which requires public companies and state-owned companies to prepare a remuneration report for the preceding [...]

Effective date of sections 30m 30A and 30B of the Companies Act2026-06-25T14:57:05+02:00

IFAC and SAICA to Co-host 2028 World Congress of Accountants in Cape Town, South Africa

2026-05-29T16:03:52+02:00

LATEST UPDATE IFAC and SAICA to Co-host 2028 World Congress of Accountants in Cape Town, South Africa The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) and South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) are thrilled to announce the World Congress of Accountants (WCOA) will be held in Cape Town, South Africa, in November 2028. Recognised as the accountancy profession’s premier global gathering, WCOA is a biannual event that brings together representatives of the profession from jurisdictions around the world to strengthen the accountancy community through shared learning, collaboration, and relationship-building. This represents a monumental achievement for the [...]

IFAC and SAICA to Co-host 2028 World Congress of Accountants in Cape Town, South Africa2026-05-29T16:03:52+02:00

SAICA releases AI Ethics Case Studies – Part 1

2026-01-29T15:47:32+02:00

LATEST UPDATE SAICA releases AI Ethics Case Studies – Part 1 SAICA has recently released a guidance document titled, AI Ethics Case Studies - Part 1, available on: https://saicawebprstorage.blob.core.windows.net/uploads/SAICA-AI-Ethics-Case-Studies-2025-Part-1.pdf The purpose of this guidance document is to provide professionals and trainees with clear, practical, and principle-based direction for navigating the complex ethical challenges arising from the use, adoption, design and governance of AI within the accountancy profession, and broader business sector. The guidance is intended to support sound judgment and compliance with the SAICA Code, and to promote responsible, trustworthy, and public interest-driven technology use [...]

SAICA releases AI Ethics Case Studies – Part 12026-01-29T15:47:32+02:00

SAICA Communication – Auditor Opinions in terms of Management Rule 26(5)(c) of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Regulations, 2016

2026-01-29T15:18:05+02:00

LATEST UPDATE SAICA Communication – Auditor Opinions in terms of Management Rule 26(5)(c) of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Regulations, 2016 In December 2025, SAICA updated its guidance document for sectional title audits. A new clarifying sentence was added to the illustrative report explaining that an auditor’s inability to accept an assurance engagement was not caused by any actions or inactions of the trustees in managing the body corporate’s financial affairs. Readers may refer to P. 18 for the exact wording. The updated guidance document is available on: www.saica.org.za/resources/89141 more [...]

SAICA Communication – Auditor Opinions in terms of Management Rule 26(5)(c) of the Sectional Titles Schemes Management Regulations, 20162026-01-29T15:18:05+02:00

South Africa’s Removal from the FATF Greylist & FIP Update

2025-11-28T13:20:57+02:00

LATEST UPDATE South Africa’s Removal from the FATF Greylist SAICA welcomed South Africa’s removal from the FATF greylist, highlighting its role in supporting reforms through technical guidance, awareness campaigns, and collaboration with regulators. By promoting transparency, ethics, and compliance within the accountancy profession, SAICA helped to strengthen the country’s financial integrity and global reputation. The media release is available on: https://www.saica.org.za/news/south-africas-removal-from-the-fatf-greylist-marks-a-milestone-in-strengthening-financial-integrity-saicas-role-in-the-process Financial Intelligence Centre hails South Africa’s exit from the greylist South Africa has been removed from the FATF greylist as of 24 October 2025, following strenuous efforts to address weaknesses in its anti-financial crime [...]

South Africa’s Removal from the FATF Greylist & FIP Update2025-11-28T13:20:57+02:00
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