Over the last 12 years, the South African retirement system has been undergoing changes aimed at harmonising its structure and improving member outcomes after retirement. While people continue to change jobs throughout their careers, it has historically been common for them to access their retirement savings during these transitions − often resulting in the need…
CAs(SA) are much more than number-crunchers: we are business leaders, problem-solvers, and resourceful thinkers. Our reputation is built on attention to detail and reliability and the unique ability to connect the various components a company, transforming them into tangible value. Now consider this: the rapidly evolving data landscape, powered by analytics, artificial intelligence and large…
From the pandemic to personal loss, Naeem Asvat has faced challenges with calm and conviction. His approach to leadership is grounded in care and an unshakable belief in the profession’s role in society. For nearly two decades, Naeem Asvat has been one of SAICA’s most committed leaders. As the Regional Lead for KwaZulu-Natal, or as…
For most professionals, identity is shaped long before we enter the workplace. Family expectations, education systems, and corporate structures all tell us who we are meant to be. Titles, roles, and achievements become anchors of self-worth. While this can drive performance, it also creates a hidden risk: when identity becomes too tightly bound to external…
Silent rooms. Endless slides. Phones out. We’ve all sat through them. But meetings don’t have to be tedious. Moving beyond the mundane takes presence, energy, and thoughtful design. The aim is simple: create sessions where people engage, contribute, and leave feeling their time mattered. Meetings dominate modern workplaces. Yet even the most important agendas fall…
It was a Tuesday at 10:37 pm I had three tabs open: CIPC, SARS eFiling and a client’s folder. My inbox pinged while a spreadsheet asked for the same company number I’d already typed twice that day. I caught a duplicate capture just in time, but I knew I might not catch it next time.…
Wouter Snyman, founder and CEO of the attooh! Financial Services Group, recently made a powerful statement during a keynote talk: ‘We spend most of our lives building wealth until we lose our health − only to then spend all our wealth trying to regain our health.’ I regularly present well-being-focused talks and workshops to professionals…
Sustainability and related reporting are all abuzz at the moment. However, the focus is on for-profit companies with little to no attention paid to charitable organisations (COs) that have a significant impact on vulnerable groups, animals and the environment. If sustainability is about outcomes, why is this sector an afterthought? Governments are increasingly unable or…
Section 25B of the Income Tax Act governs the taxation of income in trusts and their beneficiaries. Specifically, subsections 25B(1) and 25B(2) apply to income received or accrued by resident beneficiaries. For non-resident beneficiaries, unless section 7(8) applies, the income must be taxed in the trust. Section 25B(1): Vested Rights of Resident Beneficiaries Income received…
In today’s complex legal and regulatory environment, the courts are frequently called upon to resolve disputes that involve specialised, technical, or professional knowledge. In such matters, the evidence of an expert witness often becomes a decisive factor. For members of the accounting profession, the possibility of serving as an expert witness is both a responsibility…