Business

SARS is coming after one group of employers in South Africa
SARS is stepping up action against employers who abuse the Employment Tax Incentive, heading to court for legal backing to boost enforcement.

Double blow for pension fund members in South Africa
Ninety One says that retirement fund members who have withdrawn from their two-pot funds since the start of the month will be dealt a double blow.

Why investors should look beyond traditional portfolios – the case for hedgefunds
From oil shocks to local drawdowns, the investment backdrop in 2026 is reminding South Africans that risk can reprice fast. Laurium Capital shares how we’re thinking about markets, and why hedge funds have become a practical building block for investors who want smoother outcomes.

Crucial deadline coming for visas in South Africa this month
The Department of Home Affairs’ current concession for foreigners with outstanding visa affairs will end this month.

Fuel prices begin to fall in Ireland after excise duty cuts
The excise duty has been dropped by 20 cent on a litre of diesel and by 15 cent for petrol until the end of May.

When will the cash Isa saving limits change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?

Get ready for major pain in South Africa
The good-time start to the year is over, with economists warning of massive energy price hikes next month that will drive inflation higher, potentially trigger interest rate hikes, and place a huge damper on economic growth.

Estate of late tycoon Mike Lynch to pay damages of £920m
Judge rules that Hewlett-Packard was owed damages for the £8.2bn acquisition of Lynch’s Cambridge firm in 2011.

End of an era for historic 136-year-old financial giant in South Africa
Sasfin Wealth has officially rebranded to Otto1890, marking yet another massive change for the embattled group.

R16 billion South African tech business buys European company
Datatec’s German subsidiary has acquired a stake in NetworkedAssets, as it expands its services for data centres and cloud environments.

UK inflation rate remained at 3% in February
The speed of price rises in the UK has stayed the same, according to data which was collected before the US-Israel war with Iran began.