The Presidency has proclaimed 1 July 2026 as the commencement date for sections 30, 54, 55 and 70 of the Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA). The proclamation, issued in terms of section 82 of FICA, brings into operation several provisions introduced through the recent amendments to South Africa's anti-money ...
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By Compli-Serve
A Private Member's Bill recently introduced in Parliament proposes important new consumer protection measures for South Africa's funeral insurance sector. The Long-term Insurance Amendment Bill, 2026 seeks to address situations where policyholders unknowingly hold multiple funeral policies covering the same beneficiaries and later discover, often ...
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Employers who fail to comply with proposed legislation on the employment of foreign nationals in SA could face fines of up to R1m, reports News24. This is one of the key proposals in the Employment Services Amendment Bill, gazetted on 26 May and approved by the Cabinet for introduction to ...
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By Lee Rossini
Strategic planning is the process of defining a business’s long-term direction, setting priorities, allocating resources, and establishing a roadmap to achieve business objectives. It helps businesses move beyond day-to-day operations to focus on sustainable growth, competitive positioning, and future opportunities. While strategic planning is essential for businesses of all sizes, smaller businesses face unique challenges that can make the process difficult and, in some cases, neglected altogether.
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