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Tax legislation is drafted by the National Treasury and administered by the country’s tax authority, the South African Revenue Services (SARS). The tax authority is able, where necessary, to draft guidelines, practice notes and interpretation notes. It does not, however, have the power to draft legislation, and its role is limited to administration...
Both the public and private sectors play significant roles in health care in South Africa. The country suffers from health problems commonly associated with extreme poverty, such as high maternal mortality rates, yet also boasts some of the world’s most elite facilities and doctors. Another trait that marks the health care challenge in the country...
Pay-TV in South Africa continues to enjoy substantial growth. MultiChoice, a subsidiary of Africa’s largest media company, Naspers, dominates the market. While several other television operators were awarded licences, only On Digital Media’s (ODM) TopTV is currently operational, and with limited audience share. On the other hand, DS tv, MultiChoice’...
The South African Revenue Services (SARS) is the country’s tax authority, which manages various taxes, some of which apply to some industries, but not others. The taxes governed by SARS are as follows:
Driven by high domestic demand, the poultry segment has been growing consistently and is now the biggest contributor to agriculture’s share of South African GDP. It is without a doubt a national success story, although the segment will have to navigate some tricky issues if it is to continue its trajectory in the coming years.
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