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Ex-VBS Bank chair pleads guilty, gets 15 years

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Navigating the new era of financial resilience: Preparing for Dora

By Darren Thomson 4 Jul 2024

Red Tape Compliance Services: Your partner in navigating South Africa's regulatory landscape

Red Tape Compliance Services: Your partner in navigating South Africa's regulatory landscape

2 Jul 2024

Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected

Regulations on tax free savings accounts soon expected

David Warneke 13 Oct 2014

SARS has been accused of running a rogue unit to spy on prominent politicians and business people. Image: SARS

SARS 'rogue agency' claims may not be far-fetched

Mzilikazi Wa Africa, Piet Rampedi 13 Oct 2014

Liberian Ambassador Lois Brutus says there is a growing awareness of Ebola throughout the world but West Africa needs a lot more help to contain the disease. Image:

Ebola: West Africa needs more help

More Matshediso 13 Oct 2014

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

10 Oct 2014

PSC Chairman Ben Mthembu says that greater transparency and accountability is needed among public servants in South Africa. Image: PSC

Transparency, accountability sought by PSC

9 Oct 2014

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

8 Oct 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the township economies need investment, access to finance and greater skills. Image:

R1bn set aside for township economies

8 Oct 2014

Trade and Industry Director-General Lionel October says the impact of the Dube TradePort on KwaZulu-Natal's ecoomy is likely to be profound. Image: DTI

Dube TradePort is now an industrial development zone

8 Oct 2014

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube says incompetent CFOs or those who lied about qualifications should be fired. Image:

Incompetent CFOs should be fired says Dube-Ncube

8 Oct 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says that the ANC in Gauteng is in favour of dropping e-tolls and introducing a fuel levy instead. Image:

ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls

6 Oct 2014

North West MEC Collen Maine says that a Joint Operations Centre has been established to curb disturbances from community members who are disgruntled by the intervent of the province in the local affairs of the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality. Image:

North West bracing itself for more protests

6 Oct 2014

Minimum wages for workers in the gardening and landscaping sector are currently being determined as public hearings are conducted throughout South Africa. Image:

Minimum wages to be set for gardening service workers

2 Oct 2014

Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies says the R100m Gold Loan Scheme is expected to boost local jewellery production and encourage imports. Image: GCIS

R100m Gold Loan Scheme for SA jewellers

2 Oct 2014

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has told Parliament that SA Airways Express is facing dire financial circumstances and will need government assistance to remain a going concern. Image: GCIS

Pressing financial problems for SA Express, SAA

Linda Ensor 1 Oct 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says mining remains a fundamental pillar of SA's economic growth and sustainability. Image: Stats SA

Mining fundamental for SA economy

30 Sep 2014

Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says that there is no place for fraud, corruption or mismanagement within the Department of Public Works. Image: GCIS

Public Works has wasted R34,9bn

30 Sep 2014

Even though there is a Post Office strike, residents in Ekurhuleni have been urged to pay their accounts on time using 'other means' or risk incurring arrears charges or having services suspended. Image:

Ekurhuleni asks residents to use 'other means' to view statements

30 Sep 2014

Carbon offset mechanism can be aligned with carbon budgeting approach

Carbon offset mechanism can be aligned with carbon budgeting approach

29 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma has again been accused by the Sunday Times of involvement in the controversial Arms Deal but the Presidency says there is nothing new in the allegations. Image: GCIS

Presidency asks everyone to assist Seriti Commission

29 Sep 2014

Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba says rapid progress is being made by government in improving service delivery for basic services in South Africa. Image: GCIS

State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide

29 Sep 2014

UDZ tax incentive extended for six years

UDZ tax incentive extended for six years

Graeme Palmer 26 Sep 2014

Concerns about reduction in interest deduction limitation rate

Concerns about reduction in interest deduction limitation rate

Andrew Lewis 26 Sep 2014

The appointment of Thomas Moyane as SARS new Commissioner has been welcomed by tax practitioners in South Africa. Image:

Thomas Moyane is the new SARS Commissioner

Evan Pickworth 25 Sep 2014

New SARS commissioner appointed

New SARS commissioner appointed

25 Sep 2014

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has left the repo rate unchanged but announced that she will be leaving the organisation in November. Image: Reserve Bank

Repo rate remains at 5.75%

19 Sep 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says the SABC has repaid its loan to government but still needs to implement a turnaround strategy to return it to proper profitability. Image: GCIS

SABC loan paid in full says Faith Muthambi

18 Sep 2014

Tax consequences on improvements on land under a sub-lease

Tax consequences on improvements on land under a sub-lease

Graeme Palmer 17 Sep 2014

The Gautrain Management Agency has expressed its disappointment at the boycott of e-tolls by commuters saying it had expected many more passengers to use its services once e-tolls were introduced. Image:

E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations

17 Sep 2014

Travel regulations for children are on hold

Travel regulations for children are on hold

17 Sep 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says a R1m incentive for the production of local films made by black filmmakers has been launched to support the South Africa film industry. Image: GCIS

DTI to put R1m into helping black filmmakers

17 Sep 2014

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Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

Emission control legislation will require large capital expenditure

10 Oct 2014

PSC Chairman Ben Mthembu says that greater transparency and accountability is needed among public servants in South Africa. Image: PSC

Transparency, accountability sought by PSC

9 Oct 2014

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

Shuttleworth did not need to pay levy on monies

8 Oct 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says the township economies need investment, access to finance and greater skills. Image:

R1bn set aside for township economies

8 Oct 2014

Trade and Industry Director-General Lionel October says the impact of the Dube TradePort on KwaZulu-Natal's ecoomy is likely to be profound. Image: DTI

Dube TradePort is now an industrial development zone

8 Oct 2014

KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Co-operative Governance and Traditional Affairs, Nomusa Dube-Ncube says incompetent CFOs or those who lied about qualifications should be fired. Image:

Incompetent CFOs should be fired says Dube-Ncube

8 Oct 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says that the ANC in Gauteng is in favour of dropping e-tolls and introducing a fuel levy instead. Image:

ANC Gauteng wants to dump e-tolls

6 Oct 2014

North West MEC Collen Maine says that a Joint Operations Centre has been established to curb disturbances from community members who are disgruntled by the intervent of the province in the local affairs of the Ngaka Modiri Molema municipality. Image:

North West bracing itself for more protests

6 Oct 2014

Minimum wages for workers in the gardening and landscaping sector are currently being determined as public hearings are conducted throughout South Africa. Image:

Minimum wages to be set for gardening service workers

2 Oct 2014

Minister of Trade and Industry Rob Davies says the R100m Gold Loan Scheme is expected to boost local jewellery production and encourage imports. Image: GCIS

R100m Gold Loan Scheme for SA jewellers

2 Oct 2014

Public Enterprises Minister Lynne Brown has told Parliament that SA Airways Express is facing dire financial circumstances and will need government assistance to remain a going concern. Image: GCIS

Pressing financial problems for SA Express, SAA

Linda Ensor 1 Oct 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says mining remains a fundamental pillar of SA's economic growth and sustainability. Image: Stats SA

Mining fundamental for SA economy

30 Sep 2014

Public Works Minister Thembelani Nxesi says that there is no place for fraud, corruption or mismanagement within the Department of Public Works. Image: GCIS

Public Works has wasted R34,9bn

30 Sep 2014

Even though there is a Post Office strike, residents in Ekurhuleni have been urged to pay their accounts on time using 'other means' or risk incurring arrears charges or having services suspended. Image:

Ekurhuleni asks residents to use 'other means' to view statements

30 Sep 2014

Carbon offset mechanism can be aligned with carbon budgeting approach

Carbon offset mechanism can be aligned with carbon budgeting approach

29 Sep 2014

President Jacob Zuma has again been accused by the Sunday Times of involvement in the controversial Arms Deal but the Presidency says there is nothing new in the allegations. Image: GCIS

Presidency asks everyone to assist Seriti Commission

29 Sep 2014

Home Affairs Minister, Malusi Gigaba says rapid progress is being made by government in improving service delivery for basic services in South Africa. Image: GCIS

State says it's made progress on improving service delivery countrywide

29 Sep 2014

UDZ tax incentive extended for six years

UDZ tax incentive extended for six years

Graeme Palmer 26 Sep 2014

Concerns about reduction in interest deduction limitation rate

Concerns about reduction in interest deduction limitation rate

Andrew Lewis 26 Sep 2014

The appointment of Thomas Moyane as SARS new Commissioner has been welcomed by tax practitioners in South Africa. Image:

Thomas Moyane is the new SARS Commissioner

Evan Pickworth 25 Sep 2014

New SARS commissioner appointed

New SARS commissioner appointed

25 Sep 2014

Reserve Bank Governor Gill Marcus has left the repo rate unchanged but announced that she will be leaving the organisation in November. Image: Reserve Bank

Repo rate remains at 5.75%

19 Sep 2014

Communications Minister Faith Muthambi says the SABC has repaid its loan to government but still needs to implement a turnaround strategy to return it to proper profitability. Image: GCIS

SABC loan paid in full says Faith Muthambi

18 Sep 2014

Tax consequences on improvements on land under a sub-lease

Tax consequences on improvements on land under a sub-lease

Graeme Palmer 17 Sep 2014

The Gautrain Management Agency has expressed its disappointment at the boycott of e-tolls by commuters saying it had expected many more passengers to use its services once e-tolls were introduced. Image:

E-tolls boycott hurts Gautrain's operations

17 Sep 2014

Travel regulations for children are on hold

Travel regulations for children are on hold

17 Sep 2014

Trade and Industry Minister Rob Davies says a R1m incentive for the production of local films made by black filmmakers has been launched to support the South Africa film industry. Image: GCIS

DTI to put R1m into helping black filmmakers

17 Sep 2014

The National Treasury will provide a further R50bn to Eskom to assist with its build programme and ensure that energy tariffs are maintained at reasonable levels. Image: Nirnots

Cabinet approves further funding for Eskom

16 Sep 2014

Minister in the Presidency Jeff Radebe says that he is hoping to achieve at least 100 convictions of corrupt government officials this year. Image: GCIS

Corrupt officials - 100 convictions sought

11 Sep 2014

Gauteng Premier David Makhura says that he is seeking an evidence report based on the socio-economic impact of e-tolls on Gauteng residents. Image:

Gauteng residents able to speak out over e-tolls

11 Sep 2014

African countries are tightening up tax policies

African countries are tightening up tax policies

Jeff Blackbeard and David White 10 Sep 2014

Nada's Director Gary McCraw says that e-tolls have added at least R132m to the costs that dealers have had to pay for selling new or used vehicles. Image: RMI

Tolls take toll on car dealerships

10 Sep 2014

Statistician General Pali Lehohla says that 29m people in South Africa are living with a disability. Image: Stats SA

Disability levels rise to 7.5% of the population

10 Sep 2014

Spier Wine Estate where the National Planning Commission is meeting to discuss youth unemployment in South Africa. Image:

Shackles of unemployment may be broken through partnerships

9 Sep 2014

Changes in Taxation Laws Amendment Bill in spotlight

Changes in Taxation Laws Amendment Bill in spotlight

Rob Cooper 8 Sep 2014

Finance Minister Nhlanhla Nene has assured South Africans that their pension funds will not be nationalised and that pension reforms are aimed at reducing charges imposed by fund managers and trustees. Image: GCIS

Nene assures South Africans their pensions are safe

5 Sep 2014

Foundries in South Africa are battling to contend with high prices for scrap metal because of export parity pricing and the incentive that scrap metal dealers have to sell products on the international market. Image: SA Metal Group

Scrap metal 'unaffordable' in SA

Mark Allix 4 Sep 2014

Acting SARS Commissioner Ivan Pillay has appointed an external committee to investigate alleged malpractices by senior official Johann van Loggerenberg who has been placed on special leave. Image: SARS

Committee to probe allegations against tax official

4 Sep 2014

Outa seeks answers to road costs

Outa seeks answers to road costs

3 Sep 2014

Cesa's Wally Mayne says that localised taxation is the only way to fund roadbuilding activities in South Africa as the fiscus is already over-burdened and doesn't have the money for the estimated R149bn that needs to be spent on SA's roads. Image: Cesa

Tolls will keep SA's roads servicable says Cesa

Philani Nombembe 29 Aug 2014