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Public debate often frames short-term rental (STR) regulation as a clash between “disruptors” and “dinosaurs”. However, the reality for South African hospitality is both simpler and more urgent. The City of Cape Town’s move to impose commercial property rates on STRs does not represent an attack on innovation. Instead, it addresses a problem that policymakers have ignored for far too long.

For enterprises in South Africa that operate within the dynamic food and beverage industry, understanding and effectively utilising indirect tax incentives is a powerful way to enhance profitability and gain a competitive edge. With the correct implementation of various provisions in the Value-Added Tax Act, 1991 (VAT Act), together with a good understanding of compliance and record-keeping, a VAT vendor can significantly reduce their overall tax burden.