Bad decisions are a near-universal leadership experience. A 2023 study of more than 14,000 employees and business leaders across 17 countries, commissioned by Oracle, found that 85 percent of business leaders have suffered from what the researchers called “decision distress” (regretting, feeling guilty about, or actively questioning a decision made) in the past year. The […]
From communication channels, to shared workspaces, AI chatbots and design services, companies are aware that they are paying more for monthly subscriptions than ever before. Research, however, suggests that most firms have no idea how deep the problem goes. The Zylo 2026 SaaS (Software as a Service) Management Index reported that the average large organisation […]
For many taxpayers, it feels as if you’re making income tax payments all the time. It’s not far from the truth because, in South Africa, provisional taxpayers make two compulsory payments (and possibly a third voluntary payment) each year. And that’s even before the annual income tax deadline in January of the following year, when any […]
07 July: PAYE submissions and payments 24 July: VAT manual submissions and payments 30 July: Excise duty payments 31 July: VAT electronic submissions and payments CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable
In 2026, Gen Z and Millennials are beginning to take their place as the dominant purchasing generations. It’s a significant moment as these two generations do things differently to those that came before. Millennials established the trend, choosing to focus on values-led purchasing, driven by a preference for transparency, and a willingness to hold brands […]
When starting a small business, it’s easy to assume you don’t have all the knowledge you need to compete, and that the big, successful corporation next door holds all the keys to success. With their polished org charts, complex strategy documents, and fleets of middle managers, big corporations and their strategies can look like growth […]
When Mr and Mrs J set up a Type-A special trust for their eldest son, who is intellectually challenged, their intention was to make certain there would always be sufficient financial resources for his best care, both during and beyond their lifetimes. A special trust was recommended by a professional advisor and with good reason: […]
The 2026 Tax Season officially opens on 13 July 2026 for the 2025/2026 year of assessment, covering the period between 1 March 2025 and 28 February 2026. During filing season, taxpayers must complete and submit their tax returns, declaring their income and deductions to allow SARS to determine their final tax liability for the period […]
05 June: PAYE submissions and payments 25 June: VAT manual submissions and payments 29 June: Excise duty payments 30 June: VAT electronic submissions and payments CIT Provisional Tax payments where applicable End of the 2nd fiscal quarter.
SARS has significantly increased its scrutiny of trust administration. What’s more, from the beginning of May 2026, automated administrative penalties apply to all non-compliant trusts – without exception. Whether a trust is active or dormant, the trustees have a legal obligation to comply with SARS requirements, and the consequences of failing to do so are […]
