Silence is Golden in This Year’s Budget Speech

What matters more than the contents of this year’s budget is what has been omitted from it. Its greatest virtues are four days less tax, no NHI, and liberated electricity markets. The budget does not, for instance, provide for two huge burdens promised by the government—the draft electricity plan (IRP2023) and the National Health Insurance […]

Paying Salaries: What Can Go Wrong?

South African businesses face unique payroll challenges. From strict regulatory requirements to the specific needs of a diverse workforce, managing payroll requires precision, understanding, and the right approach. Here are some critical payroll mistakes businesses often encounter and our expert advice on how to avoid them: Misclassifying employees In South Africa, the distinction between independent […]

The Perils of Using Chatgpt in The South African Legal Practice

Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (ChatGPT), a powerful language generation model developed by OpenAI, has garnered significant worldwide attention and utilisation across various industries and professions. In South Africa, the legal profession is no exception. However, employing ChatGPT in legal practice comes with its own set of risks and dangers. This article sheds light on the […]