Tag: SouthAfricaLaw

Have you been living the life on social media and not telling SARS? Have you gone on overseas trips to exotic destinations? More so, have you purchased new cars, houses, expensive brand clothes, watches or jewellery? The latest legislative change spans at least 14 government bodies that can conduct lifestyle audits.

The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) entitles employees to certain minimum rights. These rights include remuneration for work done, leave and lunch breaks. Where the Department of Employment and Labour (DOEL) finds that an employer breaches an employee’s rights, it may issue a Compliance Order. The Labour Court can enforce this order. Non-payment of commission can also trigger regulatory and legal scrutiny.

The Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) has delivered a judgment that reinforces SARS’ strict stance on understatement penalties and estimated assessments. The ruling confirms the South African Revenue Service (SARS)’s authority when taxpayers fail to provide accurate information. SCA confirms SARS’ firm approach to enforcement and compliance.

When the Supreme Court of Appeal (SCA) hears the Standard Bank vs SARB appeal in 2026, the court will decide whether the 1961 Exchange Control Regulations can stretch to cover Bitcoin. This moment will define whether a borderless digital asset fits inside legislation written before computers existed. The stakes sit high, especially as the crypto crackdown intensifies across South Africa.

South Africa’s justice system is undergoing a necessary and exciting transformation. After years of relying heavily on traditional courtroom litigation, there is increasing conversation around making dispute resolution more accessible, affordable and culturally relevant.