South African tax in 2026: What to expect
As we move into 2026, SARS Commissioner Edward Kieswetter’s term is coming to an end, with the current compliance-driven approach at SARS expected to continue. He has been a stalwart of compliance in a digital and very much global era, and we are excited to see who will take the reins from him. We do […]
National Wills Week: why the emphasis on wills?
It was National Wills Week for 2025 in South Africa from 15 to 19 September. The purpose of Wills Week is to educate South Africans about the importance of having a Will and to encourage them to draft a will. The importance of having a Will in South Africa: Your wishes as to where your […]
Taxation Laws Amendment Bill, 2025 (TLAB)
1. Foreign pensions: Section 10(1)(gC)(ii) currently exempts any lump sum, pension or annuity received by or accrued to a South African tax resident from a source outside of South Africa. It is proposed that this section is deleted from the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 to ensure that foreign retirement benefits received by South […]