Whilst there appears to be a trend for corporate income tax rates being lowered, VAT, GST and sales tax rates are generally increasing.

We live in a world that is more connected and digital, so it is important that we protect our digital data. It's World Password Day today, here are some and facts and hints to strengthen your passwords and keep hackers away.

The loss incurred due to stock being stolen or damaged may be deductible for income tax purposes if the loss is not recoverable from an insurance claim.

When SARS disallows or only partially allows your tax objection, you have the right to appeal. Understanding the procedural requirements, strict deadlines, and available dispute resolution options can make the difference between a successful appeal and losing your right to challenge the assessment altogether.

As 2025 comes to an end, I have taken time to reflect on what my team and I at SNG Grant Thornton have learned this year, and what we believe organisations should be watching as they plan for 2026.

The fiscal year 2022 started in DRC with the entry into force of Law No. 21/029 of 31 December 2021 on the finance law for the year 2022.

On September 22nd 2025, the Commissioner General on behalf of the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning issued the draft Significant Economic Presence Tax (Regulations 2025).

Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan revealed a proposal to change legislation governing retirement fund contributions in the 2012 Budget.

In 2025, amid the backlash against sustainability and regulatory backtracking in some regions, you could be forgiven for thinking that companies would slow their sustainability journeys...

We are pleased to bring you this second issue of the Africa Francophone regional newsletter. In this issue, we review the key tax measures that have taken place in selected African countries during the second half of 2022.

The continued tragic failure rate of Projects requires Internal Audit to be part of the solution and not bystanders.

As artificial intelligence moves from experimentation to everyday business practice across South African organisations, a critical gap is emerging between AI policy development and actual governance implementation. While many companies have established AI guidelines, few have mechanisms to ensure these policies are followed or that AI delivers intended outcomes, creating an urgent need for independent assurance through internal audit functions.

In the last two decades, accounting technology has seen remarkable growth, moving from manual ledger books to powerful cloud-based software...

On 25 February 2026, Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana delivered the anticipated National Budget against a backdrop of slow economic growth, persistently high unemployment, rising living costs...

Individual tax brackets have not been adjusted since 2023/2024 tax year. The 2026/27 budget speech proposes an inflation adjustment for the tax tables and medical aid tax credits which should be welcomed...

South African taxpayers facing disallowed objections by SARS must navigate complex appeal procedures, where introducing impermissible new grounds can derail their case. The Supreme Court of Appeal's Baseline decision clarifies critical boundaries on what constitutes permissible versus impermissible new grounds of appeal, offering essential guidance for taxpayers seeking to successfully challenge SARS assessments.

The Women in Business 2026 report reinforces a clear and pragmatic conclusion. Gender equality is not a symbolic commitment. It is a business discipline linked directly to performance.

Sustainability reporting in South Africa is undergoing significant transformation as global standards converge with local governance frameworks. The introduction of IFRS Sustainability Disclosure Standards, together with the King V Code, presents organisations with an opportunity to strengthen governance, improve decision-making and enhance corporate reporting credibility. As investor expectations evolve and regulatory scrutiny increases, organisations face growing pressure to provide sustainability informa

Research shows that most organisations capture only a fraction of their environmental footprint, with 75-90% of emissions often sitting within value chains that remain unmeasured. This analysis examines the structural blind spots, data limitations, and governance gaps that cause systematic underestimation of environmental impact, and explores what stronger environmental governance frameworks should look like.

As SARS intensifies enforcement through data analytics and AI, taxpayers face increasing technical and procedural risks when disputing assessments. Understanding the objection process—from requesting reasons to meeting strict deadlines and providing proper documentation—can determine whether a tax dispute is resolved efficiently or escalates unnecessarily.