DIRECTOR’S ROLE AMIDST RECENT TRENDS IN THE BUSINESS WORLD. Some of the recent trends in the business world, which directors should take cognisance of, are: Environmental, social and governance (ESG): This is an approach to evaluating and operating businesses that goes beyond the sole focus of shareholder return. ESG has three main [...]
WHO NEEDS TO DO ESTATE PLANNING? Many may think that they are not old enough or wealthy enough to warrant doing any estate planning. However, if a person is over the age of eighteen, no matter how small his estate is, it is advisable to begin the process. All persons 16 years [...]
Wealth Tax to fund Basic Income Grant (BIG)? There have recently been calls for a wealth tax to fund BIG. While it is readily acknowledged that South Africa is the most unequal society in the world, The implementation of a wealth tax is not that easily achieved. The Davis Tax Committee in [...]
Doing Business In South Africa .. An Overview! The South African gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 1,9% in the first quarter of 2022, representing a second consecutive quarter of upward growth. The size of the economy is now at pre-pandemic levels, with real GDP slightly higher than what it was before [...]
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) versus Friedman Doctrine and the SME The Friedman doctrine is a theory advanced by economist Milton Friedman which holds that the social responsibility of a business is to increase its profits. This approach views shareholders as the economic engine of the organization and the only group to [...]
StatsSA Releases Latest Producer Price Inflation (PPI) Figures The following producer price inflation (PPI) statistics were published on 28 April by StatsSA, reflecting the inflationary pressures being felt throughout the world. Final Manufactured Goods Annual producer price inflation increased to 11,9% in March 2022, from 10,5% in February 2022. The main [...]
Economic Outlook Below is a brief synopsis of the economic outlook as presented at the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS). The South African economy grew faster than expected in the first half of 2021, but this momentum is expected to wane following public violence in July, port and rail disruptions, and the [...]
Medium Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) set for the 4th of November 2021 Newly appointed Minister of Finance, Mr Enoch Godongwana. Will table the MTBPS on the 4th of November at 14h00. The MTBPS sets out the policy framework for the Budget that is presented every February, updates National Treasury's economic forecasts, adjusts [...]
SASRIA & Fiscal Budget The South African Special Risks Insurance Association (SASRIA) will form a key part of the intervention to help insured businesses restore their operations. Together with reinsurers, SASRIA has already begun its claim administration process. Pay-outs will be provided to all covered businesses. Crucially, government has decided to provide [...]
Doing Business in South Africa – Our New Normal The economic effects of the coronavirus crisis have been extensive in South Africa (SA) and a recovery to pre-pandemic levels will take several years. While it is forecast that the SA economy will recover marginally in 2021, it is likely to be uneven [...]
