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Sebastien Alexanderson|Published 21 minutes ago With more than 2.4 million savings withdrawal applications approved by SARS by January 2025, many consumers may be disappointed to find that the tax consequences of those withdrawals can reduce, delay or absorb the refund they expected in 2026.

Infrastructure Madagascar Minister of Agriculture Rasatarima Jose Nitina after signing an agreement with Tefla Africa CEO, Gaius Mwangana King Image: Supplied Kempton Park-based Tefla Africa has claimed significant progress across its more than R2.8 billion Pan-African development portfolio, marking a successful transition from project origination and mandate-led engagements to a portfolio of execution-ready, asset-backed projects positioned for financial close, acquisitions and large-scale...

Christelle Colman|Published 18 minutes ago Discover the essential steps to ensure your insurance claim is paid. Learn about common pitfalls, the importance of accurate disclosure, and how to navigate disputes effectively. Image: File The message is simple: even small omissions can have major consequences. Insurance claims are where the insurance promise becomes real. But they are also where misunderstandings surface most sharply.

Water Devan Naidoo|Published 1 hour ago Water Pipes. Revenue models in the water sector must balance three imperatives at once: investor certainty, municipal affordability and the public’s right to reliable services. . Image: eThekwini Municipality South Africa is navigating growing water pressures that require both technical and social solutions.

MARKETS As global markets grapple with the fallout from geopolitical upheaval, traders are advised to stay alert. The effects of these tensions stretch beyond borders and may alter the landscape of investment decisions in the coming days.

22 ON SLOANE Boitshoko Shoke|Published 1 hour ago Explore the persistent issue of xenophobia in South Africa and its devastating economic impact, as revealed through a study of violence against foreign-owned spaza shops. Image: Ayanda Ndamane/ Independent Newspapers. When I completed my master’s dissertation in 2019 on violence against foreign-owned spaza shops in Soweto, one uncomfortable conclusion stayed with me long after the research was complete: South Africa had not solved xenophobia.

SARS Franco Heslinga|Published 1 hour ago Is tax season a scramble for your small business? Discover how proactive financial management can transform your approach to taxes and ensure you're always prepared. Image: Ziphozonke Lushaba / Independent Newspapers Tax season can quickly become a scramble for many small businesses. Invoices need to be found, expenses need to be explained, and the accountant is expected to make sense of months of trading in a few days.

Dieketseng Maleke|Published 1 hour ago An investigation into the CFO of Robben Island Museum reveals allegations of fraud and résumé falsification, leading to the freezing of his pension benefits pending criminal proceedings.

Farming equipment Agricultural machinery sales declined slightly in June; this was according to the South African Agricultural Machinery Association. Image: File Yogashen Pillay Agricultural machinery sales declined slightly in June; this was according to the South African Agricultural Machinery Association. Willie Human, Chairman of the South African Agricultural Machinery Association, said that June tractor sales of 623 units were 2% less than the 636 units sold in June last year.

Economy South Africa's economic activity indicated a drop in activity in June 2026; this was revealed according to the PayInc Economic Index on Wednesday. Image: File photo South Africa's economic activity fell in June 2026, according to the PayInc Economic Index released on Wednesday. PayInc said the Index declined by 0,9% on a monthly basis, following a revised 2,0% decline in May.