SAICA member, Dr Muneer Hassan CA(SA); Chartered Tax Advisor (CTA); Deputy Chair of the SAICA National Tax Committee; Deputy HOD Accountancy and Senior Lecturer Taxation at UJ delves into this much debated question.

Business confidence in its most basic form is the optimism or pessimism of business in future economic conditions. This in most instances drives their willingness to invest, hire people and expand operations. According to a report by United Nations Trade and Development (UNCTAD), several factors beyond economic determinants are increasingly shaping investment decisions. These include trends in global value chains, technological advancements, geopolitical dynamics, and environmental concerns.

Johannesburg, 28 February 2025 – The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is proud to announce the pass rate for the 2024 Assessment of Professional Competence (APC). This year, 3,147 (73%) of the 4,323 candidates who wrote the APC in December 2024 successfully demonstrated their competence.

Johannesburg, 13 February 2025 - Those in the know say building a house can cost anything from R10 000 to R20 000 per square meter, with factors such as location, quality of the material used and design complexity capable of significantly raising costs (with high end houses costing upwards of R25 000 per square meter). A hefty price to pay, but one well worth it when sitting in the confines of your beautiful investment. Despite the actual cost of your house, what’s clear to many is the importance of building a house within your price range, one that your income is capable of maintaining as the years roll on.

While South Africans turn their focus to the upcoming Budget Speech in February 2025, many are wondering how expected increased Government expenditure can be financed.

SAICA is deeply saddened to have learnt about the passing of Mr. Mava Shude CA(SA), the Chief Financial Officer of Langeberg Municipality, who tragically passed away after a car accident on Friday, 6 December 2024.