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Back to the Future: What data protection developments were there in 2024, and what lessons should SA businesses take into 2025 and beyond?
18th February 2025 2024 was a big year for data protection in South Africa. The Information Regulator issued various enforcement notices and published draft... →
Are raising fees similar to interest?
18th February 2025 The tax court, in a reportable judgment handed down on 13 January 2025, considered whether raising fees are finance charges which are similar to... →
Relief for cystic fibrosis patients? The Competition Commission Closes Investigation into Vertex Pharmaceuticals
18th February 2025 “… poverty alleviation, the provision of high-quality education, the best health enhancing facilities or necessities, and the enablement of the... →
Economists ponder fiscal consolidation, tax increases ahead of Budget speech
By: Tasneem Bulbulia 17th February 2025 Ahead of Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana's 2025 Budget speech, a panel of economists deliberated on the potential outcomes of the Budget,... →
DA outlines expectations ahead of Minister Godongwana’s 2025 Budget Speech
17th February 2025 "The DA strongly opposes any tax increases and does not support increases to personal income tax, corporate income tax and value added tax." The... →
Daily Podcast – February 17, 2025
By: Halima Frost 17th February 2025 Making headlines: DA says it will oppose any plan to increase taxes; Ramaphosa highlights strides made with infrastructure development, commits to... →
CDE report unpacks practicable actions to support small business growth
By: Marleny Arnoldi 17th February 2025 Given the stagnation of the small business sector and a government riddled with deficiencies and inefficiencies, the time has come to hand the... →
Budget 2025/26: Narrow down priorities and make hard spending choices
17th February 2025 In a sea of competing needs, with little wriggle room due to lethargic economic growth, the State can either continue spreading its resources so... →
