Understanding phishing: the most common cyber risk facing businesses today
In today’s business environment, cyber security is often perceived as a technical issue managed by IT teams and external providers. In reality, most cyber incidents begin not with systems, but with people. A simple email, message, or request can open the door to significant financial loss or reputational damage. This is why phishing remains the […]
2026 Tax filing season
As the 2026 tax filing season approaches, taxpayers should begin preparing the information required to submit accurate tax returns. While the filing season is often viewed as an annual administrative exercise, recent developments highlight the increasingly serious consequences of non-compliance. The South African Revenue Service (SARS) continues to strengthen its enforcement measures through the use […]
2026-Belastingseisoen
Namate die 2026-belastingseisoen nader kom, behoort belastingpligtiges te begin om die inligting voor te berei wat benodig word om akkurate belastingopgawes in te dien. Hoewel die belastingseisoen dikwels as ’n jaarlikse administratiewe oefening beskou word, beklemtoon onlangse ontwikkelings die toenemend ernstige gevolge van nie-nakoming. Die Suid-Afrikaanse Inkomstediens (SAID) gaan voort om sy afdwingingsmaatreëls te versterk […]
CIPC’s growing focus on the compliance of charismatic church NPC’s
In terms of section 187(2)(b) of the Companies Act No. 71 of 2008 (“the Companies Act”), the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Companies Act. To support this responsibility, CIPC implemented an electronic Compliance Checklist service on its website (“the Compliance Checklist”) in 2020. This service requires a […]
CIPC se toenemende fokus op die nakoming van charismatiese kerk-NPC’s
Ingevolge artikel 187(2)(b) van die Maatskappywet No. 71 van 2008 (“die Maatskappywet”) is die Maatskappye en Intellektuele Eiendomskommissie (“CIPC”) verantwoordelik om nakoming van die Maatskappywet te verseker. Ter ondersteuning van hierdie verantwoordelikheid het CIPC in 2020 ’n elektroniese Nakomingskontrolelysdiens (Compliance checklist) op hul webwerf geïmplementeer. Hierdie diens vereis dat ’n maatskappy, soos ’n privaatmaatskappy of […]
Foreword
Welcome to this edition of Balance Point. In a business environment where regulatory expectations, digital risks, and compliance requirements continue to change and evolve, staying informed is no longer optional – it is essential. This edition brings together a focused set of insights designed to keep you informed, without demanding your time. From the growing […]
Voorwoord
Welkom by hierdie uitgawe van Balance Point. In ’n sake-omgewing waar regulatoriese verwagtinge, digitale risiko’s en nakomingsvereistes voortdurend verander en ontwikkel, is dit nie meer opsioneel om ingelig te bly nie – dit is noodsaaklik. Hierdie uitgawe bring gefokusde insigte wat saamgestel is om u ingelig te hou, sonder om onnodige tyd van u in […]
PAIA-jaarverslae vir die 2025/2026-finansiële jaar
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PAIA Annual Reports for the 2025/2026 financial year
We wish to bring to your attention that the Information Regulator (“Regulator”) has issued a formal notice calling for the submission of PAIA Annual Reports for the 2025/2026 financial year. This request aligns with similar requests issued by the Regulator during the 2024 and 2025 calendar years. The submission of PAIA Annual Reports is a […]
Staff News
Farewell Adrian After more than 12 years at ASL, Adrian de Geus will be leaving the firm at the end of March. Following a period of introspection and reflection on his personal vision, Adrian has decided to start his own practice closer to home. We thank Adrian for his valuable contribution over the past years […]