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Entrepreneurs: take care of your mental health
Every October, the world pauses for Mental Health Awareness Day, but for South Africa’s entrepreneurs and small business owners, mental health issues are a daily reality and too often swept under the rug in the name of ambition. This past week, private hospital group Netcare
Just don’t buy your braai-day wors from Temu
This Heritage Day we need to put local SMEs before fast-fashion giants and fleeting bargains Buying locally is not just an act of patriotism; it’s an economic strategy — and a very good one, says the writer. Picture: 123RF South Africans love a good braai,
TAX 101 for Influencers & Creators
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has intensified its focus on tax compliance in the gig economy, sending a clear message to influencers, creators, and side hustlers: every rand earned must be declared. Sponsored content, brand collaborations, and other forms of income are now firmly
SMEs need a seat at the table for Africa’s growth story to be fully told
The opportunity is clear. The question now is whether governments, investors and SMEs themselves are ready to move from rhetoric to action Africa has some of the lowest default rates in the world, yet still pays some of the highest costs for capital. That contradiction,
Why Declaring Your Side Hustle Matters
With the rise of the gig economy and digital entrepreneurship, more South Africans are earning additional income through side hustles, freelancing, or influencer partnerships. But here’s the catch: SARS has made it clear that all income – even from social media collaborations, brand deals, or
Let them tax your side hustle, for your own good
SARS’s clampdown forces South Africans to see their side hustles as legitimate businesses with a rightful place in the economy In recent weeks South African influencers, digital creators and side hustlers have hit the headlines, not for their viral posts or glossy brand deals but
Tourism needs serious SME muscle
In a competitive global tourism market, it’s not enough to rely on past glory — execution is what matters Tourism has always been South Africa’s sleeping giant. In a global economy that’s shifting faster than ever, it remains one of our strongest assets, contributing about
Kaya FM 95.9: Kaya Biz – Influencer Income & Tax Truths
On Kaya Biz with Gugulethu Mfuphi (Kaya FM 95.9), Vantage Advisory MD Luncedo Mtwentwe breaks down SARS’s clampdown on the booming influencer economy. From declaring side income to structuring your business and avoiding tax pitfalls, he explains why transparency isn’t optional — it’s the key
Where will the next frontier of SA’s growth come from?
If we are intentional, and if we back key sectors with clear policies and bold investment, the next 30 years can and will look radically different As the national dialogue wrestles with the question of South Africa’s future there is one unavoidable reality, and that