SA leads in international accounting standards adoption

The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) recently released its 2017 Global Status Report which measures the progress of its members in adopting its international accounting standards. By Professor Rashied Small, executive: education and training at SAIPA...

Be prepared when it comes to retirement tax

As contentious as the issue may be, the reality of life for those retiring or approaching retirement in South Africa is that savings in whatever form, including a retirement fund lump sum and tax-free investments are taxable. But forewarned is forearmed says Gerhard...

Key changes to SA’s labour laws

Rob Cooper, tax expert and director of legislation at Sage, unpacks changes to the labour laws, and outlines how they will affect companies and individuals. Our labour laws are constantly evolving as the South African government seeks to balance stronger protections...

Employees shouldn’t be secondary to technology

“Our employees are our greatest asset” is a phrase that continues to be published far and wide in a plethora of company profiles, human resources sections in annual reports, motivational speeches and so much more. “And while it does sound a whole lot...

Reducing the cost of job hunting

Employers need to make it easier for young people to find jobs. That’s the word from Lulaway CEO Jake Willis, who says it costs job seekers about R550 a month in transport and administrative costs to actively search for a job in South Africa. Willis says...

Employers warned against promotion with improper training

Investing in human capital is necessary to adequately prepare the South African workforce for promotional positions and to fast-track business growth. Yet, according to a 2017 World Economic Forum (WEF) Report titled: The Future of Jobs and Skills in Africa;...