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.