SA taxpayers and companies have been alerted to expect more tax audits as a result of the increase in the SARS 2017/18 revenue budget.
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South Africa: Incoterms and purchasing goods abroad
When buying online internationally the shipping costs are even higher, goods that appeared to be a bargain suddenly becomes expensive.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Working beyond retirement age – implications for the employer
Costly disputes can arise when employers terminate the services of employees who have continued working after an agreed retirement age.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Employers thwarting dismissed employees’ attempts for reinstatement by filling their positions
The court held that an employer may not prevent a dismissed employee’s request for reinstatement by replacing him.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Cyber-pirates threaten shipping security
The shipping industry is not alone in contending with cyber-attacks. The threat is real for all industries.
Continue readingSouth Africa: Victory in protective writ matter
After private treaty sales of formerly Hanjin owned vessels by the mortgagee banks, the risk of arrest in SA became real for the new owners.
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