RA vs TFSA: What Is the Advantage of a Tax-Free Savings Account?
In his Budget Speech, the Minister of Finance announced an increase in the annual tax-free savings account (TFSA) contribution limit from R36,000
The R2.3 Million Threshold: A New Era for Small Business Growth
For the first time in 17 years, the goalposts for small businesses in South Africa have shifted. As of 1 April 2026,
Whose Deposit Is It Anyway?
Navigating the tug-of-war over rental security The moment a tenant hands over a security deposit for a lease, the silent countdown begins.
Budget 2026 Explained: Where Taxpayers Gain and Where They Don’t
After last year’s “third-time lucky” Budget, many predicted doom and gloom this year. There was talk of the need for an additional
Accounting in 2026: Where AI Ends and Real Advice Begins
Artificial intelligence is now the backbone of everyday accounting. Reports are generated instantly, reconciliations run automatically, and dashboards update in real-time. On
Entrepreneurs: Prepare for Risk, Not Just Growth
Many small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are walking a financial tightrope. For business owners already balancing rising costs, late payments, and economic
Retirement Planning in a Digital Age
As South Africa becomes increasingly digitised, the way we communicate and plan for the future has fundamentally shifted. According to the 2025
The Consequences of Making Loans to Trusts
Family trusts have long been a central feature of South African estate and wealth planning, with high-net-worth individuals using trust structures to
The ‘Big Three’ Tax Worries (part 1): Cars
What keeps taxpayers awake at night? Judging by the many questions that I’ve been asked as a tax practitioner over the years,