October 2026

SARS Scams and eFiling Profile Hijacking: What Taxpayers Need to Know

SARS Scams and eFiling Profile Hijacking: What Taxpayers Need to Know Emails, SMSs and WhatsApp messages claiming to be from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) are becoming increasingly convincing. For taxpayers, distinguishing between legitimate communication and a scam is not always easy, particularly when a message warns of outstanding tax debt, promises a refund […]

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Win the War for Talent Without Paying Enterprise-Level Salaries

Business / Jayson

Win the War for Talent Without Paying Enterprise-Level Salaries Small businesses may struggle to compete with the salaries offered by large corporations, but attracting top talent does not always require matching their pay packages. While remuneration remains an important consideration, many professionals also value workplace flexibility, career development, recognition and the opportunity to make a

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The Exit You Might Not Have Considered: Selling Your Company to Your Employees

Business / Jayson

The Exit You Might Not Have Considered: Selling Your Company to Your Employees For South African business owners approaching retirement or considering their next chapter, selling a company to its employees can offer an alternative to a traditional business sale. Beyond providing an exit for the founder, employee ownership can help preserve the company's culture,

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Can Business Entertainment Expenses Be Claimed for Tax Purposes?

TAX / Jayson

Can Business Entertainment Expenses Be Claimed for Tax Purposes? Business entertainment expenses can be a complex area of South African tax law. While certain entertainment costs may qualify for an income tax deduction, strict requirements apply. The treatment of Value-Added Tax (VAT) is even more restrictive, as input VAT on entertainment expenses is generally not

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