Coronavirus: resource hub

The DTI has submitted that custom duties are in place for the purposes of protecting domestic producers, and extending the rebate programme for duty-free importation of critical medical supplies would be detrimental for local manufacturing.

The Competition Commission concluded that Centrum Pharmacy was in breach of the excessive pricing provisions under Consumer Protection Regulations.

The extended COVID-19 TERS should offer much needed relief to certain employees still effected by the implications of the COVID-19 Pandemic

GDPR and POPIA regulation has made it imperative for companies and product developers to think about restructuring their data protection systems.

Treasury steps into uncharted waters– Latest tax developments and tax relief measures for businesses struck by COVID 19

Treasury excludes duty rebates for goods damaged, lost or stolen due to robbery and theft. Adjustments in the Employee Tax Incentive Act aim to boost youth employment and clarification on eligible employers is provided.

To the relief of many South Africans, the 2020 budget speech has gone against the grain of many speculators who anticipated VAT, corporate and income tax increases. This update covers the proposed changes.