Ramaphosa puts new laws for South Africa into effect

President Cyril Ramaphosa has proclaimed the Civil Aviation Amendment Act, 2021, putting it into effect.The laws kicked in from the date of the gazetting—12 October 2026—with the proclamation signed by the president on 16 September 2026.The Civil Aviation Amendment Act was signed into law by Ramaphosa on 6 April 2022, but was not implemented due to administrative issues.