Other Briefs
A legacy of love… and red dresses
10th February 2026 He created a signature shade of red and dressed the most glamorous women in the world – from Princess Diana to Zendaya – but Valentino’s greatest... →
Sars gatekeeper role delays offshore directors’ fees
10th February 2026 Non-Executive Directors who are non-resident for South African tax purposes are increasingly experiencing delays and uncertainty when seeking to... →
When Misconduct Becomes “Gross”: Understanding when insubordination justifies dismissal under the LRA
10th February 2026 The Labour Relations Act (LRA), read together with the Code of Good Practice (2025), establishes that dismissal is an appropriate sanction when an... →
New banking and tax rules impact receiving and remittance of rental income for foreign property owners in South Africa
10th February 2026 Foreign nationals who own fixed property in South Africa and derive rental income from it, are increasingly facing new compliance hurdles when... →
Comment on Minister Gwede Mantashe’s Mining Indaba 2026 opening address
9th February 2026 Leaning on the theme of the Mining Indaba, Stronger Together, the Minister emphasised the need for not only governments to work together, but the... →
Could Starlink and the like shape the VAT debate in the 2026 Budget and beyond?
5th February 2026 With the 2026 Budget Speech set for 25 February, one issue is all but guaranteed to resurface: VAT. That debate was already tested last year, when... →
Trusts firmly on Sars’ enforcement radar: Final letters of demand now in play
4th February 2026 South African trusts and trustees are entering a far more unforgiving tax enforcement environment. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has... →
R523-billion and counting: Sars collection inevitable
3rd February 2026 South Africa’s tax system is sending a message that cannot be ignored. Sars have confirmed the figures as at December 2025, recording an undisputed... →
