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Watch VideoReady, set, tax! Everything you need to know about the 2025 tax season

Prepare for the 2025 tax season starting on 7 July! Discover how auto-assessment will simplify your tax returns and what you need to do to ensure a smooth filing process.

Business
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

SARS turns to AI and big data to reach R1. 986 trillion tax target

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is set to revolutionise tax collection by employing artificial intelligence and data analytics, aiming to meet a challenging revenue target of R1. 986 trillion. With a budget of R7. 5 billion allocated for modernisation, how will these advancements impact taxpayers and the economy?

Business
Mthobisi Nozulela|Published

Fallout of Royal AM FC auction; a closer look at the Zuma connection

The Premier Soccer League (PSL) faces a pivotal moment as SAR's time-consuming intervention threatens to disrupt the league’s operations after Royal AM's auction, designed to reclaim SAR’s debts owed by the club, fell flat.

Sport Soccer Premier League
Herman Gibbs|Published

Understanding the GNU Budget Delay and Its Implications for South Africa

The 2024 National Elections reveal a troubling repeat of history for South Africa, highlighting the failures of the ANC and the challenges facing the Government of National Unity.

News Opinion
Opinion|Published

Mmusi Maimane urges immediate action on SA's budget crisis

BOSA leader Mmusi Maimane emphasises the urgent need for decisive government action to tackle the unsustainable budget deficit, warning of dire economic consequences if critical fiscal decisions are not made.

News Politics
Hope Ntanzi|Published

Watch VideoSARS issues warning on unregistered tax practitioners

The South African Revenue Service, has issued a warning for taxpayers, urging them to exercise extreme caution when selecting tax practitioners.

Business Advice
Dhivana Rajgopaul|Published