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Refugees Act (130/1998): Disestablishment of Tshwane Refugee Reception Office
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- Home Affairs
- Closes
- 30 November 2026
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. R. 8121 · Gazette 55655
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55655Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55655
Refugees Act (130/1998): Establishment of Beitbridge Refugee Reception Office
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- Home Affairs
- Closes
- 30 November 2026
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. R. 8122 · Gazette 55655
Read the notice (page 4): Government Gazette 55655Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55655
Refugees Act (130/1998): Notice to Require a Category of Asylum Seekers to Report at Beitbridge Refugee Reception Office
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- Home Affairs
- Closes
- 30 November 2026
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. R. 8123 · Gazette 55655
Read the notice (page 5): Government Gazette 55655Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55655
Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995: Notice of intention to cancel the registration of a trade union: Health Workers Liberation Movement (HELIMO) (LR2/6/2/2860)
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- Employment and Labour
- Closes
- 1 December 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- registrar.labourrelations@labour.gov.za
Published 2 Oct 2026 · No. R. 7987 · Gazette 55498
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55498Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55498
Labour Relations Act, 66 of 1995: Notice of intention to cancel the registration of a trade union: Universal Transport and Allied Workers Union (UTAWU) (LR2/6/2/2833)
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- Employment and Labour
- Closes
- 1 December 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- registrar.labourrelations@labour.gov.za
Published 2 Oct 2026 · No. R. 7988 · Gazette 55498
Read the notice (page 4): Government Gazette 55498Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55498
National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Proposed Regulations regarding extended producer responsibility, 2026
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- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Closes
- 5 December 2026 at the earliest (within 30 days of publication in the Gazette or elsewhere, whichever is later: this is the earliest it can close, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 5 Nov 2026 · No. 8145 · Gazette 55679
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55679Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55679
National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Proposed amendments to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme for the paper, packaging and some single use products sector Notice
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- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Closes
- 5 December 2026 at the earliest (within 30 days of publication in the Gazette or elsewhere, whichever is later: this is the earliest it can close, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 5 Nov 2026 · No. 8146 · Gazette 55679
Read the notice (page 30): Government Gazette 55679Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55679
National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Proposed amendments to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme for the Electrical and Electronic Equipment sector Notice
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- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Closes
- 5 December 2026 at the earliest (within 30 days of publication in the Gazette or elsewhere, whichever is later: this is the earliest it can close, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 5 Nov 2026 · No. 8147 · Gazette 55679
Read the notice (page 37): Government Gazette 55679Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55679
National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Proposed amendments to the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme for the lighting sector Notice
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- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Closes
- 5 December 2026 at the earliest (within 30 days of publication in the Gazette or elsewhere, whichever is later: this is the earliest it can close, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 5 Nov 2026 · No. 8148 · Gazette 55679
Read the notice (page 40): Government Gazette 55679Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55679
National Environmental Management: Waste Act, 2008 (Act No. 59 of 2008): Proposed amendments to the extended producer responsibility scheme for the pesticide sector notice
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- Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment
- Closes
- 5 December 2026 at the earliest (within 30 days of publication in the Gazette or elsewhere, whichever is later: this is the earliest it can close, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 5 Nov 2026 · No. 8149 · Gazette 55679
Read the notice (page 43): Government Gazette 55679Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55679
Labour Relations Act, 1995: Notice of intention to Cancel the Registration of a Trade Union: Azanian Workers Movement (AZAMO)(LR2/6/2/3007)
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- Employment and Labour
- Closes
- 8 December 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- registrar.labourrelations@labour.gov.za
Published 9 Oct 2026 · No. R. 8003 · Gazette 55532
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55532Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55532
National Energy Act (34/2008): Draft National Energy Efficiency Strategy (NEES) 2025-35
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- Electricity and Energy
- Closes
- 29 December 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. 4221 · Gazette 55638
Read the notice (page 84): Government Gazette 55638Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55638
Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (DTIC): South African Space Industry Regulatory Bill: Final Notice for the Publication of the Draft Bill in the Government Gazette for Public Comments and Inputs
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
- Closes
- 29 December 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. 4223 · Gazette 55638
Read the notice (page 157): Government Gazette 55638Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55638
Animal Improvement Act (62/1998): Regulations relating to identification of animals
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- Agriculture
- Closes
- 4 January 2027 (within 90 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- M@nda.gov.za
Published 6 Oct 2026 · No. R. 7993 · Gazette 55507
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55507Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55507
Draft Public Finance Management and Related Laws Amendment Bill, 2026 and draft Local Government: Municipal Finance Management Amendment Bill, 2026: For public comment
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- National Treasury
- Closes
- 29 January 2027
- Send comments to
- MFMAComments@treasury.gov.za
Published 21 Oct 2026 · No. 8078 · Gazette 55612
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55612Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55612
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Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 1973: Draft Compensation for Occupational Diseases in Controlled Mines and Controlled Works Bill, 2026
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- Health
Published 5 Nov 2026 · No. 8159 · Gazette 55681
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55681Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55681
Audit Profession Act, No 26 of 2005: Notice inviting comment on the Independent Regulatory Board for Auditors’ (IRBA) proposed fees for 2027/2028
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- Board notices
Published 5 Nov 2026 · No. 1007 · Gazette 55677
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55677Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55677
National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications Act (5/2008), as amended: The proposed compulsory specification for Profiled Metal Cladding Materials (including Corrugated Iron, Box Rib and Concealed Fix Profiles)-VC 9116
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. 8108 · Gazette 55638
Read the notice (page 60): Government Gazette 55638Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55638
Marketing of Agricultural Products Act (Act 47 of 1996): SAMAC NPC Press Release
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- Agriculture
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. 4220 · Gazette 55638
Read the notice (page 81): Government Gazette 55638Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55638
Standards Act, 2008: Standards Matters
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. 4224 · Gazette 55638
Read the notice (page 184): Government Gazette 55638Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55638
National Building Regulations and Building Standards Act, 1977 (Act No. 103 of 1977): Extension of Submission Period Public Comment for the National Building Regulations and Buildings Standards Amendment Bill
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
Published 13 Oct 2026 · No. 4195 · Gazette 55540
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55540Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55540
National Qualifications Framework Act (67/2008), as amended: Call for comments on the proposed Occupational Qualifications for registration on the Occupational Qualifcations Sub-framework for trades and occupations
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- Higher Education and Training
Published 5 Oct 2026 · No. 7990 · Gazette 55504
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55504Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55504
Independent Communications Authority of South Africa Act, 2000 (Act No.13 of 2000): Notice of intention to conduct an inquiry into the affordability of telecommunications services in South Africa
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- Independent Communications Authority of South Africa
Published 30 Sep 2026 · No. 4180 · Gazette 55476
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55476Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55476
International Trade Administration Act (71/2002) (“ITA Act”): Review of tariff structure surveillance system for steel
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
Published 18 Sep 2026 · No. 4157 · Gazette 55425
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55425Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55425
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Financial Markets Act, 2012: Proposed Amendments to the JSE Interest Rate and Currency Derivatives Rules (IRC): Bond CCP
- From
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority
- Closed
- 13 November 2026 (within 14 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- Queries.Marketinfrastructures@fsca.co.za
Published 30 Oct 2026 · No. 1003 · Gazette 55638
Read the notice (page 195): Government Gazette 55638Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55638
Labour Relations Act, 1995: Notice of intention to cancel the Registration of a Trade Union: Yarona Kopano Workers Union of South Africa (YKWUSA) (LR2/6/2/1893)
- From
- Employment and Labour
- Closed
- 9 November 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- registrar.labourrelations@labour.gov.za
Published 10 Sep 2026 · No. R. 7907 · Gazette 55382
Read the notice (page 4): Government Gazette 55382Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55382
Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act 17 of 1941): Invitation for the public to comment on the permission to use the South African National Flag by the South African Reserve Bank
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
- Closed
- 1 November 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 2 Oct 2026 · No. 4185 · Gazette 55501
Read the notice (page 6): Government Gazette 55501Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55501
Extension of the period for the submission of public comments on the Electricity Sector Market Transformation Position Paper, 2026 and the revised Electricity Pricing Policy, 2026
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- Electricity and Energy
- Closed
- 28 October 2026
Published 22 Sep 2026 · No. 7948 · Gazette 55436
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55436Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55436
Pharmacy Act (53/1974): South African Pharmacy Council: Rules relating to good pharmacy practice: Comments for the proposed amended minimum standards
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- Health
- Closed
- 25 October 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 26 Aug 2026 · No. 977 · Gazette 55252
Read the notice (page 11): Government Gazette 55252Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55252
Consumer Protection Act (68 of 2008) (CPA): National Consumer Commission
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
- Closed
- 24 October 2026 (within 45 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 9 Sep 2026 · No. 7905 · Gazette 55356
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55356Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55356
Merchandise Marks Act, 1941 (Act 17 of 1941): Invitation for the public to comment on the declaration of the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 event as a protected event
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
- Closed
- 17 October 2026 (within 15 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 2 Oct 2026 · No. 4184 · Gazette 55501
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55501Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55501
South African Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009): Publication for comments on members eligible for appointment to the Board of the Civil Aviation Authority
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- Transport
- Closed
- 16 October 2026
- Send comments to
- MalulekaS@dot.gov.za
Published 21 Sep 2026 · No. 4160 · Gazette 55429
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55429Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55429
Financial Markets Act, 2012: Proposed Amendments to JSE Clear (Pty) Ltd Rules
- From
- Financial Sector Conduct Authority
- Closed
- 16 October 2026 (within 14 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- Queries.Marketinfrastructures@fsca.co.za
Published 2 Oct 2026 · No. 995 · Gazette 55503
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55503Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55503
International Trade Administration Act, 2002 (Act No. 71 of 2002): Administrative Fees Guidelines
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- Trade, Industry and Competition
- Closed
- 5 October 2026 (within 14 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- avarachia@itac.org.za
Published 21 Sep 2026 · No. 4158 · Gazette 55427
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55427Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55427
Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011: Application for a Proposed New Aerodrome
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- Transport
- Closed
- 4 October 2026
- Send comments to
- mojelan@caa.co.za
Published 4 Sep 2026 · No. 7885 · Gazette 55314
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55314Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55314
Executive Members’ Ethics Act, 1998 (Act No. 82 of 1998): Invitation for public comments on the Executive Members’ Ethics Amendment Bill
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- Justice and Constitutional Development
- Closed
- 2 October 2026
Published 31 Aug 2026 · No. 7868 · Gazette 55286
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55286Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55286
National Energy Regulator Act, 2004 (Act No. 40 of 2004): Invitation for written stakeholder comments and public hearing on Eskom Retail Tariff Structural Adjustment (ERTSA) for the 2027/28 Financial Year
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- Electricity and Energy
- Closed
- 2 October 2026
Published 2 Sep 2026 · No. 7884 · Gazette 55301
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55301Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55301
Audit Profession Act, No 26 of 2005: Notice of extension of the Comment Period for the Proposed IRBA Competency Framework (Revised 2026)
- From
- Board notices
- Closed
- 30 September 2026
- Send comments to
- edutrain@irba.co.za
Published 31 Aug 2026 · No. 983 · Gazette 55284
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55284Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55284
Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965 (the Medicines Act): Accreditation Criteria for a Good Pharmacy Practice (GPP) Short Course for Nurses
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- Health
- Closed
- 27 September 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 29 Jul 2026 · No. 965 · Gazette 55081
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55081Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55081
Medicines and Related Substances Act, 101 of 1965: Accreditation Criteria for Compounding and Dispensing Course for Practitioners
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- Health
- Closed
- 27 September 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 29 Jul 2026 · No. 966 · Gazette 55089
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55089Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55089
Public Finance Management Act (1/1999): Notice of intention to invite request for proposals (RFP) for certain immovable commercial properties under section 54(2)(d) of the Act
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- Transport
- Closed
- 23 September 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 24 Aug 2026 · No. 7846 · Gazette 55242
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55242Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55242
National Road Traffic Act, 1996 (Act No. 93 of 1996): National Road Traffic Regulations, 2000: Amendment
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- Transport
- Closed
- 16 September 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 17 Aug 2026 · No. 336 · Gazette 55205
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55205Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55205
Pharmacy Act, 53 oF 1974: Fees payable to the Council under the Act
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- Health
- Closed
- 12 September 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 13 Aug 2026 · No. 972 · Gazette 55181
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55181Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55181
South African Schools Act (84/1996): Regulations on the National Education Information System, 2026
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- Basic Education
- Closed
- 10 September 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 11 Aug 2026 · No. 7801 · Gazette 55171
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55171Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55171
South African Schools Act, 1996: Regulations on the minimum norms and standards for provincial teacher development institutes and district teacher development centres, 2026
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- Basic Education
- Closed
- 5 September 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 6 Aug 2026 · No. 7798 · Gazette 55155
Read the notice (page 164): Government Gazette 55155Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55155
South African Schools Act, 1996: Notice relating to the election of members of governing bodies, 2026
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- Basic Education
- Closed
- 5 September 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 6 Aug 2026 · No. 7797 · Gazette 55155
Read the notice (page 52): Government Gazette 55155Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55155
South African Schools Act, 1996: Regulations on the prohibition of the payment of unauthorised remuneration or the giving of other financial benefits, or benefits in kind to certain employees, 2026
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- Basic Education
- Closed
- 5 September 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 6 Aug 2026 · No. 7796 · Gazette 55155
Read the notice (page 22): Government Gazette 55155Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55155
South African Schools Act, 1996: Regulations on the minimum norms and standards for provincial teacher development institutes and district teacher development centres, 2026
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- Basic Education
- Closed
- 5 September 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 6 Aug 2026 · No. 7795 · Gazette 55155
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55155Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55155
Railway Safety Act, 2024 (Act No. 30 of 2024): Penalty Fee Regulations 2026
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- Transport
- Closed
- 30 August 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- machakam@dot.gov.za
Published 31 Jul 2026 · No. 7766 · Gazette 55126
Read the notice (page 60): Government Gazette 55126Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55126
Railway Safety Act, 2024 (Act No. 30 of 2024): Regulations regarding railway occurrences to be reported to the Railway Safety Regulator, 2026
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- Transport
- Closed
- 30 August 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- machakam@dot.gov.za
Published 31 Jul 2026 · No. 7765 · Gazette 55126
Read the notice (page 16): Government Gazette 55126Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55126
Railway Safety Act, 2024 (Act No. 30 of 2024): The National Railway Safety Permit Regulations, 2026
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- Transport
- Closed
- 30 August 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- machakam@dot.gov.za
Published 31 Jul 2026 · No. 7764 · Gazette 55126
Read the notice (page 10): Government Gazette 55126Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55126
Railway Safety Act, 2024 (Act No. 30 of 2024): Railway Safety Standards Development Regulation, 2026
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- Transport
- Closed
- 30 August 2026 (within 30 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
- Send comments to
- machakam@dot.gov.za
Published 31 Jul 2026 · No. 7763 · Gazette 55126
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 55126Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 55126
Pharmacy Act (53/1974): South African Pharmacy Council: Rules relating to Good Pharmacy Practice
- From
- Health
- Closed
- 29 August 2026 (within 60 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 30 Jun 2026 · No. 952 · Gazette 54923
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 54923Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 54923
Department of Transport: Invitation to the Public Consultation on the Draft National Rail Master Plan (NRMP)
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- Transport
- Closed
- 4 August 2026 (within 90 days of publication, counted from the Gazette's date)
Published 6 May 2026 · No. 7436 · Gazette 54624
Read the notice (page 3): Government Gazette 54624Open at the Government Printer: Government Gazette 54624
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