Taxpayers beware: what to expect from SARS

On 5 May 2020, the Commissioner for SARS made a profound media statement, which gave a detailed account of projected revenue collection in light of the Covid-19 crisis, but also gave valuable insight of what we can expect from SARS in coming months. By Jean du Toit,...

SARS officials return to work

On 4 May 2020, the Minister of Finance issued a telling directive in Government Gazette No. 43266, in terms of which “services required to comply with an obligation imposed by or to exercise a right in terms of a tax Act” are expressly included within the...

Cell C, M4Jam to help boost income during Covid-19

A two-week lockdown extension in South Africa means an even greater blow to the country’s already fragile economy. Around the world, governments and corporates are attempting to put measures in place to prevent widespread unemployment and poverty from being the...

Virus gives impetus to revisit modern workstyle

Covid-19, which has impacted individuals and organisations around the globe, is now a reality in South Africa, and local businesses need to turn to technology that empowers unified communication, collaboration, and remote working in order to maintain productivity and...

SAFCoin employs blockchain for micro jobs

African cryptocurrency SAFCoin has launched what it believes to be Africa’s first blockchain-powered micro jobs platform, aimed at connecting businesses and gig economy workers across Africa, for free. MobiJobs.Africa lets start-ups and small to medium-sized...

Immediate resignations contrary to legal procedures

Employment contracts always include a notice period should an individual decide to resign. Typically, South African workers must give a calendar months’ notice when they decide to part ways with their employer, but what happens in the case of resignation with...