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Amanda Visser

  • Business Journalist, Freelance
  • None, MoneyWeb.co.za
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Tax filing season: Lookout for auto-assessments

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By Amanda Visser
| Moneyweb Verified
The 2026 tax filing season rolls out today, with millions of South Africans set to receive auto‑assessments before those with more complex financial affairs – from high‑earning individuals to trusts – can finally step into the ring and file their tax returns. One of the changes this year includes a new declaration alert questionnaire.
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Criminal justice system reform must match criminals’ digital advantage

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By Amanda Visser
| Moneyweb Verified
A critical issue highlighted by the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry into Alleged Criminality, Political Interference and Corruption in the Criminal Justice System is the urgent need for South Africa’s criminal justice system to digitally leapfrog into 2026. Criminals and organised crime syndicates made that leap years ago and continue to exploit technology and gaps in a primarily manual system.
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Trust tax filings jump as penalties start to roll out

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By Amanda Visser
| Moonstone Verified
Efforts to improve trust tax compliance appear to be paying off. More than 130 000 trust tax returns have already been filed for the 2025 tax year – a sharp rise from the 84 000 submitted in 2024 and the 69 000 the year before. A further 80 000 outstanding returns for prior years have also been lodged. Yet, overall compliance remains low. South Africa has an estimated 450 000 active inter vivos trusts (excluding testamentary trusts) registered with the Master of the High Court.
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