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South African taxpayers get a one-up on SARS A recent court ruling has clarified when South African taxpayers can avoid old customs duty claims from SARS, giving businesses a stronger defence against late demands.

Before you sign that Performance Improvement Plan, know your workplace rights A Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) does not automatically mean dismissal under South African labour law, according to labour lawyer Aslam Moolla of Legal Leaders. In terms of the Labour Relations Act, poor work performance is generally treated as incapacity rather than misconduct, meaning employer...

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Gabonese national jailed for R67 million SARS VAT fraud scheme A Gabonese national has been sentenced to 10 years’ direct imprisonment after being convicted of defrauding SARS of R67 million through fraudulent VAT refund claims and money laundering.

The key to a more productive life is to pace yourself If you want to thrive in the long run, it’s much better to pull yourself back from the brink of total exhaustion than to fall all the way in.

How to check your SARS tax refund status in 2026 SARS has already paid out billions in tax refunds since the start of the 2026 filing season, but taxpayers waiting for their money can check their refund status.

Don’t let SARS auto-assessment convenience cost you refunds, deductions or penalties this tax season SARS auto-assessments may make tax filing easier, but experts warn that missing information, incorrect third-party data or ignored assessments could cost you refunds or trigger penalties. …