SAIA launches online tool for consumers to check the status of a second-hand vehicle
The database from which information is drawn for VIN-Lookup does not contain a complete record of all salvaged and repaired vehicles.
Beefed-up SARS might stave off R20bn in tax increases in 2026
An inflation-linked rise in the general fuel levy will in no way be sufficient to plug the revenue hole left by scrapping the two VAT increases.
Fraudsters pretend to represent Cyprus’s financial regulator
The FSCA’s latest warnings about entities that are impersonating authorised FSPs and stealing their licence numbers.
Fraudulent funeral policies: 5 tips to stay clear of scams
The FAIS Ombud alerts consumers to the strategies fraudsters are using to trick consumers into signing up for policies.
CMS weighs in on Discovery’s dispute with RAF over members’ claims
The Road Accident Fund’s directive is not in line with the Medical Schemes Act, the regulator says.
Proposed change to FBE exemption ‘ignores the realities of global outsourcing’
The practical challenges associated with applying the amendment will make it difficult for SA multinationals to qualify for the tax exemption.
Insurance group goes to High Court to challenge debit order reversals
Clientèle wants the Payments Association of South Africa to change its rules so that it can contest a debit order reversal.
IFA succession planning: avoid these common pitfalls
Advisers often underestimate how long it will take to implement the succession plan or the extent to which they will lose control over their business.
It’s all systems go for Sanlam and Allianz’s pan-African joint venture
The merger of their African operations will create an insurance giant with a combined group equity value of about R35bn.
Earn CPD points while becoming cybersecurity smart
MBSE’s cybersecurity series provides the knowledge and tools you need to protect personal and business information from cyber threats.
Director fails to halt publication of JSE censure that includes R2m fine
JSE releases its findings of Khalid Abdulla’s role in AYO’s related-party transactions with 3 Laws Capital and changes to its 2018 unaudited interim results.
Nedbank attempts to join law firm as defendants in R2.94m email fraud case
Couple allege the bank said it would freeze the account when it became aware of the fraudulent transaction.
ConCourt will hear Coronation’s application for leave to appeal against R716m tax ruling
The outcome of the case could have far-reaching tax implications for SA companies with offshore operations.
CMS training for newly appointed trustees of open medical schemes
The induction programme takes place online over two days.
FSCA names employers that owe retirement fund contributions
The document lists 3 262 employers that are at least four months in arrears – and the worst offenders are 20 years behind.
Income distributions to non-resident beneficiaries may be taxed twice
An amendment to the Income Tax Act makes it easier for Sars to collect taxes owed by tax non-resident beneficiaries of South African trusts.
Dis-Chem disputes Information Regulator’s findings about data breach
IR orders retail pharmacy chain to secure customers’ data and comply with Popia or face a fine of up to R10 million.
Peter Moyo loses final legal battle against Old Mutual
Constitutional Court refuses the former chief executive’s application for leave to appeal in his claim for R250m in damages.
