Other Briefs
The calm after Tuesday: South Africa’s window to rebuild confidence in its immigration system
Updated 3 hours ago Tuesday, 30 June 2026, was a day that the country approached with apprehension. Understandably so. With memories of the July 2021 unrest still... →
SARS finally publish a draft guide to taxation of crypto assets, for public comment
2nd July 2026 On 1 July 2026, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) published its “Draft Guide to the Taxation of Crypto Assets”, providing important insight... →
High court upholds SARS' challenge to R10-million insurance deduction
2nd July 2026 On 26 June 2026, the Western Cape High Court, in Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service v Meiring Citrus (Pty) Ltd, upheld SARS's... →
South Africa extends temporary visa relief for foreign nationals affected by Middle East conflict
1st July 2026 On 30 June 2026 the Minister of Home Affairs extended the temporary immigration concession for foreign nationals in South Africa whose travel has... →
Why expatriates’ first tax residence certificate may not protect their earliest period of foreign employment
26th June 2026 Many South Africans working abroad who rely on a Tax Residence Certificate ("TRC") to support a Double Tax Agreement ("DTA") non-residency position... →
Constitutional Court confirms: Recycled gold that has undergone prior manufacturing is not zero-rated for VAT
24th June 2026 On 23 June 2026, the Constitutional Court delivered a unanimous judgment in Lueven Metals (Pty) Ltd v Commissioner for the South African Revenue... →
SARS extends auto-assessment correction deadline
24th June 2026 The South African Revenue Service (“SARS”) has issued a further notice ahead of the 2026 filing season, extending the date by which taxpayers who... →
Built a successful business overseas but now returning home? South African expatriates could trigger significant tax consequences
24th June 2026 Many South African expatriates who have spent years building successful businesses overseas through sacrifice, risk-taking and hard work are now... →
