An article published recently in the Sowetan is a useful reminder that personal financial planning is not just about earning money, but about managing it with intention. It shows how young South Africans are balancing rising living costs, limited resources, and...
1) The big picture In South Africa, the key difference is how your employer supports transport: • Company car (fringe benefit): Your employer provides a car and you often may use it privately as well as for work. Because you receive a real benefit, SARS taxes the...
Scammers thrive by exploiting fear, urgency, and trust. They try to trick you into giving money or revealing personal information. Scammers are getting more and more sophisticated using A! in many instances to structure their scams to appear more convincing. A...
If you’re earning a salary in South Africa, you’ve probably heard a lot about “real” and “nominal” wages. Here’s a simple way to think about it, within the current South African context . Nominal take-home pay is what you actually get now. This is the money your...
Here’s a friendly, easy-to-follow guide for individuals, with the key dates and changes you should know for 2026. Auto-Assessment Window: July 1–12 The system will automatically review your data and may generate an assessment. Take a moment to check the pre-filled...