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[Tamar Kahn] The National Association of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers on Monday complained it had been sidelined by the Department of Trade and Industry as it drew up plans for preferential procurement for domestic medicine makers. 11 Apr 2012 07:29
Four reasons why every business owner should know about bookkeeping
You own a business, right - but how do you look after the financial side of it? Do you have a bookkeeper, or do you have the skills yourself? Either way, it makes good sense to be able to keep track of your business' financial health. 5 Apr 2012 12:47
SARS to tighten tax collection laws
The South African Revenue Service has vowed to enhance its tax collection laws in a renewed bid to target wealthy individuals who are said to be costing the country millions of rands every year through tax evasion. 2 Apr 2012 13:20
SARS announces increased tax collection
Government has once again exceeded its revenue collection target for the financial year that ended on March 31, indicating an improved performance by the South African Revenue Service (SARS). 2 Apr 2012 13:07
Western Cape tolls shelved: Cronin
The government has shelved plans to toll Western Cape highways, it was reported on Wednesday. 29 Mar 2012 12:37
Four ways to keep up with payroll and tax law
[Amy Johnson] For any business with multiple employees, payroll management is an aspect that requires scrupulous attention to detail. No other business function has as adverse an impact on employee job satisfaction and overall business expense as the incorrect handling of payroll. This is why many businesses choose to make use of sophisticated payroll software solutions or to outsource their payroll management entirely. 28 Mar 2012 08:14
NPOs can minimise the impact of dividends tax
Non-profit organisations need to apply for exemption from paying dividend tax before 1 April 2012 or they might unwittingly lose out. So says Anna Vayanos who heads the BoE Private Clients Philanthropy Office. She says that this is another potential tax exemption available to NPOs provided that they have the appropriate approval from the South African Revenue Service. 27 Mar 2012 13:35
Rates Bill to help SA meet growth targets
PRETORIA: Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan on Tuesday (13 March 2012) tabled the Rates and Monetary Amounts and Amendment of Revenue Laws Bill in Parliament, which he said would go a long way towards helping government fulfil its growth priorities and provide support for job creation. 19 Mar 2012 08:18
Gauteng residents urged to get e-tags
Gauteng premier Nomvula Mokonyane has urged the province's residents to register for the e-tolling system, which will be implemented on April 30. 14 Mar 2012 11:29
Police-Cosatu toll war looms
Confrontation is looming between Cosatu and the police over threats that workers will blockade Gauteng's toll gates. 12 Mar 2012 11:51
European airlines join forces against EU carbon tax
PARIS: Airbus and six European airlines have written to several European leaders to attack the carbon tax imposed by the European Union, a source close to the dossier told AFP on Sunday (11 March 2012). 12 Mar 2012 09:56
Sanral speaks on e-toll bank account issue
The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) said on Thursday it noted with concern untruths being propagated by some political and civil organisation leaders trying to gather support for their grievances around e-tolling. 9 Mar 2012 10:02
Cosatu to march against broking, tolls
The Cosatu-led protest against labour broking and e-tolling appears set to cause major disruption on Wednesday in Cape Town's CBD. Congress of SA Trade Unions Western Cape general secretary Tony Ehrenreich told reports on Sunday afternoon that a planned march on parliament across the city centre would likely attract 30 000 people on the day. 5 Mar 2012 12:03
Sanral to get powers to enforce toll tariffs
[Nicky Smith] The South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) will use the Criminal Procedure Act to ensure that commuters on the roads that are part of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement Project pay toll fees when tolling is implemented on 30 April. 5 Mar 2012 11:41

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