Before calculators, spreadsheets and AI, accountants had a few tricks of their own Opening I recently asked AI to help me remember a very simple bit of mathematics my father used to use when estimating the interest on a long-term loan. That got me thinking about how different accounting was when I started out. There
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If you are travelling to or from South Africa, there is something new you need to know before your next trip. From 1 July 2026, all travellers entering or leaving South Africa — by air, land, sea or rail — are required to submit an online traveller declaration before they travel. This is no longer
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There’s a lot of noise around Tax-Free Savings Accounts at the moment—most of it suggesting that maxing out your TFSA is the only key to long-term wealth. After looking at it more closely (and drawing on years of experience in both business and markets), I think that’s an oversimplification. Yes, the TFSA has clear advantages:
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With the introduction of South Africa’s two-pot retirement system, many individuals are asking whether they can access funds in a more flexible way — specifically, whether it is possible to borrow against the savings pot instead of withdrawing from it . ## No Direct Borrowing Facility Under the current framework, there is no mechanism that
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South Africa’s two-pot retirement system has introduced greater flexibility for members who need access to funds before retirement. While this can provide short-term financial relief, it’s important to understand the tax implications of withdrawing from the savings pot early. #### How Are Early Withdrawals Taxed? Any withdrawal from the savings pot before retirement is treated