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Experts slam the idea of a VAT increase, pointing to a record tax burden and bloated expenditure. From uncollected billions to inefficient governance, the real fix lies in reining in waste, not squeezing taxpayers.

South Africa is yet to demonstrate ‘sustained effectiveness’ in investigating and prosecuting serious money laundering and terrorist financing activities.

Despite a 20-year debarment, a R143m fine, and even losing a leg in a motorcycle accident, the former director of Classic Financial Services is allegedly still defrauding investors under a new alias.

After months of speculation, Sanlam has officially partnered with Fedhealth as its exclusive open medical scheme provider.

Recent media reports over the future of NHI have been contradictory and hard to make sense of. Spotlight chased up those in a position to know where things stand – it seems the ANC has not made any major concessions on NHI. There is, however, agreement that medical schemes won’t be phased out in the next few years, something that likely wouldn’t have happened in any case given the poor state of the economy and the long timeline for NHI implementation.

The Supreme Court of Appeal did not address the substantive issues, finding that a change in circumstances rendered the appeal moot.

Missing the provisional tax deadlines can lead to steep penalties and interest. This article outlines the key dates and payment rules to help you stay ahead.

The information will help the Authority to monitor the extent to which insurers are delivering fair outcomes for consumers.

A comprehensive guide to the changes introduced by the Companies Amendment Act and the Companies Second Amendment Act.

Instead of hiking VAT, the government could fix its tax collection problems, improve state resource management, and stimulate the economy to boost revenue.

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Watch Moonstone Update for an overview of some of the stories covered in the past week's Moonstone newsletters.

In this week's episode:

• Rand wobbles, markets react – but Budget delay isn’t a crisis (yet)
• Will a 2% VAT hike fix the Budget – or break consumers?
• Tax adjustments, debt concerns, and relief measures: a look at the Budget that wasn’t
• BHF slams CMS report on LCBOs as flawed and politically motivated
• Health Minister signals opposition to low-cost benefit options for medical schemes
• Funeral home fined R11.4m for unauthorised insurance business
• PA report contradicts Ithala and KZN Treasury’s solvency claims
• MPs push for deeper financial sector transformation