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WORLD China’s Trade Shift: China announced full zero-tariff access for imports from 53 African countries starting 1 May 2026, aiming to institutionalise its trade dominance on the continent.

President Cyril Ramaphosa declared the economy has seen improvement over the last year, citing all four economic quarters have shown moderate growth.

Economy Takes Centre Stage in State of the Nation Address

KZN SECURES R100 BILLION -FLAIR ACCOUNTING

WHY LOCATION JUST BECAME A KEY FICA PRIORITY- W360 and SearchWorks

GLOBAL PAYROLL UNDER PRESSURE TIME FOR A DIFFERENT OPERATING MODEL – EY’S IGPS

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has published draft amendments to the Determination of Merger Thresholds under section 11 of the Competition Act, which envision an increase in merger notification thresholds and merger filing fees. The method for calculating turnover and asset values remains unchanged. Under the draft amendments, an intermediate merger will be notifiable only if the combined annual turnover or asset value of the acquiring and target firms in, i

Arvind V. Magan & Associates: Integrity, Insight and Excellence in Audit and Advisory

Austral Accounting: Empowering Businesses Through Expertise, Technology, and Trusted Partnerships

Praksha Jaga, Associate Director, EY South Africa Tax WHAT GLOBAL TAX REFORM MEANS FOR BUSINESSES IN KWAZULU-NATAL

Heather Flack, Business Leader, Flair Accounting THE COST OF A BAD ACCOUNTANT - Heather Flack

Right now, many South African businesses are struggling. Business owners are doing everything possible to keep their companies afloat but, sadly, there is a reluctance to ask for help. However, according to Jo Mitchell-Marais – national chair of the South African Restructuring and Insolvency Practitioners Association (SARIPA), it is time to overturn negative perceptions and support the “second chance economy” that could kick start a turn around.  This approach is underscored

Johannesburg, South Africa — [06 November 2025]:  Sappi, a diversified industrial business that utilises renewable resources to produce woodfibre-based products for global markets, today announced its audited financial results for the year ended 30 September 2025. The global group which has manufacturing operations on 3 continents and sells its products in over 150 countries, is now turning its attention to extracting operational benefits from bedding down a key North America

How to get Chief Financial Officer (CFO) brains without adding to your labour burdens. Let’s be honest: most small and mid-sized businesses don’t need an accountant warming a chair eight hours a day. They need clean books, calm month ends, and someone who can look at a cash-flow forecast without needing a lie-down. Enter the out-sourced in-house accountant – a professional (or small team) who plugs into your systems, shows up for month end like clockwork, sits in on your mana

EY KZN brings a unique understanding of the region’s business landscape, offering tailored support navigating the complexities of evolving regulations, multi GAAP reporting, and digital transformation.

We are witnessing a quiet but powerful transformation. The world of finance and leadership is no longer only about numbers, balance sheets, or authority. It’s about connection, curiosity, and consciousness.

Let’s be honest. When most business owners hear ‘financial compliance’, their minds zoom straight to South African Revenue Services (SARS) like a meerkat spotting a predator. And yes – taxes are important (ask Al Capone). But income tax is just one pillar of your financial house. If that’s the only pillar you’re minding, you’re basically trying to balance a four-tier wedding cake on a broomstick.

In a business landscape shaped by constant change, EY helps organisations in South Africa and beyond not just keep up but lead in their industries. The 2024 EY Africa Attractiveness Report shows strong growth in foreign investment, with South Africa leading in new project growth. KwaZulu-Natal, thanks to its location and diverse economy, is in a great position to benefit.

At Cox Yeats, transformation is a living reality, embedded in our leadership, team structure, and approach to shaping the future of legal services in South Africa. T his Women’s Month, we celebrate the women of Cox Yeats for their legal expertise, commitment to our values, mentorship of the next generation, and dedication to fostering an inclusive profession.

KwaZulu-Natal’s professional services sector took center stage at this year’s Xero Awards South Africa 2025, with Austral Accounting, based in Umhlanga, honored as a finalist in the Digital Practice Champion category. The annual Xero Awards celebrate the firms and individuals reshaping the accounting profession through technology, client care, and community impact. This year, the spotlight fell on practices that have gone beyond compliance work to redefine what modern advi