ASL celebrates Mandela Day at Tereo Community School
The ASL team had the privilege of spending time with the learners of Tereo Community School on Friday, 25 July. In the spirit of Madiba’s legacy of kindness, service, and giving back, our team dedicated their 67 minutes (and more!) to bringing smiles, laughter, and encouragement to the children. We visited each class to read […]
ASL by Stellenbosch Universiteit loopbaandag 2025
Op 5 Augustus het ASL deelgeneem aan Stellenbosch Universiteit se jaarlikse loopbaandag, waar ons die geleentheid gehad het om met ’n dinamiese groep voornemende gegradueerdes te gesels wat gretig is om hul professionele loopbane te begin. Ons span het ook met talentvolle studente geskakel en insigte gedeel oor die opwindende SAIGR-, SAIPR- en CIMA-programme wat […]
AI and the impact on taxpayers and tax practitioners
ASL is committed to helping you remain compliant in an evolving tax landscape where the South African Revenue Service (SARS) is increasingly relying on artificial intelligence (AI) to strengthen tax administration. SARS has set its sights on recovering more than R513 billion in unpaid taxes, particularly in VAT and PAYE, and AI is central to […]
Unbundling of the UIF and the Compensation Fund
The unbundling of the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) and the Compensation Fund (CF) is a restructuring project within South Africa’s Department of Employment and Labour (DEL). Through this process, the two entities will be separated from the DEL and will operate as independent Schedule 3 entities under the Public Finance Management Act (PFMA). This transition will subject them to […]
Annual returns: Recent changes and how it affects your company
In South Africa, companies registered with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (“CIPC”) are required by law to submit annual returns. This obligation ensures that the CIPC maintains up-to-date records on the status and operations of all companies operating within the country. Failure to comply with this requirement can result in severe consequences, including deregistration. […]
2025 and beyond – workforce trends shaping the future
Driven by technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and evolving organisational models in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the following workforce trends are shaping industries across the globe, including South Africa: 1. Artificial intelligence (AI) and automation AI and automation are transforming workplaces by streamlining operations, enhancing productivity, and redefining the focus of key roles. While […]
Cyber criminals now fluent in Afrikaans (with the help of artificial intelligence (“AI”))
Cyber security threats are a constant concern for businesses of all sizes. Data breaches, malware attacks, and phishing scams can disrupt operations, damage reputations, and result in significant financial losses. Effective defensive cyber security strategies involve the use of technology, processes, and protocols to protect an organisation’s computer networks, devices, and sensitive data from malicious […]
Kubermisdadigers nou vlot in Afrikaans (met die hulp van kunsmatige intelligensie (“KI”))
Kuberveiligheidsbedreigings bly ‘n voortdurende risiko vir ondernemings van alle groottes. Skending van data, kwaadwillige sagteware aanvalle en uitvisskema’s (phishing), kan operasionele bedrywighede ontwrig, reputasieskade aanrig en tot aansienlike finansiële verliese lei. Doeltreffende defensiewe kuberveiligheidstrategieë behels die gebruik van tegnologie, prosesse en protokolle om ‘n organisasie se rekenaarnetwerke, toestelle en sensitiewe data teen kwaadwillige aanvalle te […]
Foreword
The third quarter of 2025 has been marked by significant economic developments directly affecting the business landscape. Locally, the Reserve Bank’s decision to lower the repo rate by 25 basis points, a stronger rand, and a slight easing in inflation have provided some relief to businesses. Improvements in electricity supply and a renewed focus on […]
Voorwoord
Die derde kwartaal van 2025 is gekenmerk deur belangrike ekonomiese verwikkelinge wat die besigheidslandskap direk raak. Plaaslik het die Reserwebank se besluit om die repokoers met 25 basispunte te verlaag, ’n sterker rand en ’n effense afplatting in inflasie ’n mate van verligting aan ondernemings gebied. Die verbetering in elektrisiteitsvoorsiening en die hernude fokus op […]