The fund said its system was undergoing an update and would be offline until 21 October
		
	 
	
		
		Twenty-three children have died and nearly 900 people have fallen ill from food poisoning but the Bakery & Food Technology Incubator is fighting back by testing food and mentoring businesses
		
	 
	
		
		Edward Kieswetter says taxpayers’ willingness to comply has been eroded by poor governance
		
	 
	
		
		The African Tax Administration Forum is a continental force — and it must lead Africa’s fiscal future
		
	 
	
		
		In his third prepared budget for the year, the minister said government debt would still stabilise this year but at 77.4% of GDP, higher than predicted in March
		
	 
	
		
		Financial crime governance should be happening in the boardroom and the legal and financial fallout from the lack of enforcement is becoming increasingly serious
		
	 
	
		
		Meetings are due in coming days and weeks to undo the damage after the finance minister caved on the tax increase 
		
	 
	
		
		The finance ministry in a midnight announcement said the decision was informed by consultations with political parties
		
	 
	
		
		And R447.7 billion was returned to taxpayers, says South African Revenue Service commissioner Edward Kieswetter
		
	 
	
		
		Freedom to express fundamental rights versus administrative action by the South African Revenue Service exposes a fundamental link to communal interests and justice in a constitutional democracy
		
	 
	
		
		The minister conceded that the measure did not have support across the political spectrum
		
	 
	
		
		Any VAT increase is probably off the table, leaving the treasury to look for revenue without bringing the coalition to the brink
		
	 
	
		
		And the South African Revenue Service will benefit from higher levels of compliance by taxpayers
		
	 
	
		
		Tax bracket over-inflation has led to income inequality and less money for essential services
		
	 
	
		
		Half of the participants in the Taxing Times survey still find compliance with tax obligations difficult
		
	 
	
		
		About a million retirement fund members have withdrawn money from their savings 
		
	 
	
		
		Ramaphosa told mourners: ‘We will not let Pravin down’
		
	 
	
		
		The adjustments will affect consumers and the South African fashion industry
		
	 
	
		
		The Special Investigation Unit also has its sight on former finance deputy minister Sfiso Buthelezi, whose company allegedly received R110 million fraudulently
		
	 
	
		
		Not everyone liked the late former public enterprises minister, but  everyone respected him
		
	 
	
		
		Gordhan’s last political act was to call for a ‘reset’ and a return to progressive politics
		
	 
	
		
		Gordhan passed away after what his family said was a short battle with cancer
		
	 
	
		
		The South African clothing industry bemoans injustice as the Reserve Bank loses R3.5 billion as a result of lower duties on imported products
		
	 
	
		
		Taxpayers who owe money to the revenue service must expect that these debts could be settled from the withdrawals, leading to a lower payout
		
	 
	
		
		Naude, who was investigating a case involving R37 million in unpaid taxes by a prominent businesswoman, survived a shooting in Umhlanga on Thursday
		
	 
	
		
		Traders who familiarise themselves with the rules and ensure tax conformity may enter the crypto world with confidence
		
	 
	
		
		Local clothing manufacturers have been dealt a number of blows in recent years, including the rise of international fast fashion retailers
		
	 
	
		
		The ATM’s argument that she skirted this and other issues in the scandal had no merit, Gcaleka’s office has argued in court papers 
		
	 
	
		
		State capture is often cited as the the reason for the department’s ongoing failures, but its problems run far deeper
		
	 
	
		
		The journey to full-blown austerity is marked by changes to an economy presided over by a government adrift
		
	 
	
		
		The revenue service said the syndicates significantly contribute to the energy crisis and load-shedding 
		
	 
	
		
		Business Unity South Africa’s chief executive has accused the organisation’s president of throwing the lobby under the bus in a meeting with the president