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SARS turns up the heat on the Employment Tax Incentive: Updated interpretation note clarifies that the paperwork is no longer enough
Updated 5 hours ago The South African Revenue Service (SARS), in Interpretation Note 145 published on 27 July 2026, clarifies sections of the Employment Tax Incentive... →
SARS to Continue detaining fuel-carrying vessel after high court refuses leave to appeal
29th July 2026 The legal dispute between Ocean Ark Shipping Ltd ("Ocean Ark"), Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd ("Astron"), and the South African Revenue Service (SARS)... →
Substance over form: Structuring black private equity funds under the B-BBEE framework
28th July 2026 The growth of black-managed private equity funds in South Africa is an important development in the transformation of the financial sector. The... →
Beware the tax risks in everyday employment decisions
28th July 2026 A daily sandwich for a driver on the road collecting important business documents. A solar subsidy for employees working from home to shield your... →
Transnet N1 Culemborg Eviction
28th July 2026 The Western Cape High Court has ordered the eviction of over 160 illegal occupiers from Transnet-owned land at Culemborg in Cape Town by 30... →
Home Affairs @ home gathers pace as smart id access surges 250%, with more digital firsts on the way
27th July 2026 The Department of Home Affairs has expanded South Africans’ access to Smart ID services by an impressive 250% in just 19 weeks, compelling evidence... →
Always ask SARS for reasons: The Supreme Court of Appeal’s most important lesson for taxpayers
24th July 2026 The recent Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) judgment in QI Logistics (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service, reinforces one of... →
Access to justice should not depend on the size of your wallet
24th July 2026 Many South Africans are reluctant to pursue legitimate claims simply because they believe that going to court is expensive, time-consuming and... →
When the key person leaves: What financial services businesses need to know about restraints of trade
23rd July 2026 When a senior advisor or executive walks out the door, especially to join a competitor, your restraint of trade clause is often the only thing... →
A brief overview of the Small Claims Court (2026 update)
23rd July 2026 What is the Small Claims Court? The Small Claims Court (“SCC”) is a court that was established to improve access to justice by providing informal... →
