Monthly Archives: April 2019

Sugar Tax: Good for the Taxman, Bad for the Sugar Industry

Posted on April 16, 2019 by admin

“If governments tax products like sugary drinks, they can reduce suffering and save lives. They can also cut healthcare costs and increase revenues to invest in health services” (World Health Organisation) The Sugar Tax was introduced last April and has … Continue reading →

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The CIPC Is Taking On Wrongdoing by Directors – A R4.3bn Example

Posted on April 16, 2019 by admin

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has often been viewed as just an administrator and recorder of decisions made by companies. In February however, the CIPC issued a Compliance Notice to the Public Investment Corporation (PIC) instructing it to … Continue reading →

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Companies: Don’t Inadvertently Encourage Unethical Behaviour

Posted on April 16, 2019 by admin

“So much of what we call management consists in making it difficult for people to work” (Peter Drucker) In a recent interview of a prosecutor, he expressed surprise that most of the people charged with commercial crime were normal and … Continue reading →

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Expat Tax: How Will The Changes Affect You?

Posted on April 16, 2019 by admin

“A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.” (Ecard humour) (Note: If you aren’t yourself an expatriate, please think of passing this on to someone who is – forward planning is important here!) … Continue reading →

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