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Operators of historic waste disposal facilities called upon to apply for a Waste Management Licence
15th January 2026 As with various environmental management aspects, waste management in South Africa has seen a number of regime changes. In 2009, when the National... →
Remote work and PE: What the OECD’s new framework clarifies, and what it leaves unresolved
14th January 2026 The OECD Commentary on the Model Tax Convention (Commentary) November 2025 guidance on home office permanent establishment (PE) clarifies when a... →
Provisional tax deadline looming: What South Africans must know
14th January 2026 As the 2026 provisional tax deadline approaches, thousands of South Africans are searching for clarity: What must I submit? What has changed? How... →
Department of Employment and Labour calls on designated employers to submit their annual employment equity (EE) reports in the “nick of time”
13th January 2026 The Department of Employment and Labour is requesting designated employers to submit their annual Employment Equity (EE) Reports for the 2025... →
High Court Compels Disclosure of London Arbitration Record - MV Smart
13th January 2026 On 22 December 2025, the KwaZulu Natal High Court delivered an important judgment in The National Ports Authority, a division of Transnet (SOC) Ltd... →
Inside South Africa’s Immigration Reset: Economic Merit, Retirement Visa Restrictions and Taxing All Immigrants on The Cards
13th January 2026 Demonstrating economic merit and contribution to South Africa is set to become a central requirement in immigration policy, with proposals to... →
Reinstatement, back pay, and employer obligations
12th January 2026 When an employee is reinstated by court order, the waters can be muddied and the obligations of the employer can be nuanced. A recent case handed... →
Renounced South African citizenship? You may still be taxable in the eyes of Sars
12th January 2026 With the South African Revenue Service (Sars) expected to crack down on individual expats who remain non-compliant, South Africans living abroad... →
A foreign buyer’s guide to securing a mortgage in South Africa: Understanding the 50% borrowing rule and when a foreigner can borrow more
8th January 2026 As an international buyer, you qualify for a mortgage in South Africa when buying your dream home. However, the law explicitly determines how much... →
Sars’ undisputed tax debts hits a record high of almost R489-billion!
7th January 2026 The most recent Sars Debt Collection Data, as at 18 December 2025, evidences the fruit borne from Sars’ Compliance initiatives, with a total of... →
