The Compliance People

20/07/2026

We know compliance administration can bottleneck your core services, especially if you’re a financial manager, accountant, or bookkeeper who simply wants to focus on finalising financial statements, closing month-end, and keeping the books balanced instead of drowning in statutory paperwork.

We partner with practices to handle the time-consuming statutory work from PAIA manuals to complex CIPC amendments. We manage the red tape, so you do not have to.

Send us a message or email [email protected] to discuss how we can support your practice.

08/07/2026

How to Protect Your Company from Unlawful Springboarding

Your top employee resigns and immediately opens up a new business in direct opposition to you. Using your software, your client relationships and your business methods to springboard their new start-up and poach your clients.

We discuss, in the context of a recent High Court case, how our law can help you put a stop to that sort of unfair competition. And we share some tips on how to protect yourself from it in the future.

Read more: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/how-to-protect-your-company-from-unlawful-springboarding/

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24/06/2026

Couples who sign antenuptial contracts often believe they have permanently settled the question of money in their marriage. What is mine stays mine. What is yours stays yours.

Not so fast. The Constitutional Court recently expanded access to redistribution orders for spouses married out of community of property without accrual, particularly where strict enforcement of an antenuptial contract would produce unfair financial consequences at divorce. A 2025 KwaZulu-Natal High Court judgment shows what the redistribution remedy can deliver in practice.

Read the latest article: Married Out of Community of Property? You May Still Be Entitled to a Share https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/married-out-of-community-of-property-you-may-still-be-entitled-to-a-share/

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15/06/2026

We all know that a comprehensive estate plan, with a carefully crafted will at its heart, is essential to ensure that we’re on track to leave our loved ones financially secure. And that of course requires us to quantify not only our assets, but also the costs that our estate will have to pay out of those assets before any distribution can find its way to our heirs.

In assessing those costs, don’t forget the tax angle – the taxman gets his cut in death as in life! In this article, we’ll focus on a cost that can be substantial but is easily overlooked: Capital Gains Tax (CGT). We’ll even show you how to calculate the estate’s likely CGT.

Read the latest article: Estate Planning: The Ambush Tax Lurking in the Wings - https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/estate-planning-the-ambush-tax-lurking-in-the-wings/

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29/05/2026

Reckless Lending: You Could Lose Everything

Before you make a loan to anyone, be sure to comply fully with the strict requirements of the National Credit Act.

If you don’t, you could lose your loan entirely, with a recent High Court decision providing a stark reminder of the consequences. The Court declared a R430,000 loan to have been “reckless lending”, leaving the lender (a family trust) to write off the bulk of its loan, lose a decade’s worth of interest, cancel its security bond over a house, and pay legal costs. Why did that happen and how can you, as a lender, avoid the same fate?

Read More: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/reckless-lending-you-could-lose-everything/

27/05/2026

The SARS EMP501 deadline is only days away.
Incorrect or late submissions can trigger penalties, rejected declarations, and unnecessary admin for your business.

Read the full article to understand the new “hard‑stop” submission defects and the consequences of non‑compliance on our Founder’s page: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/annual-employee-tax-recon-due-29-may-emma-pardoe-ca-sa--cynmf

If your business needs accurate, timely employer tax compliance, The Compliance People can assist with:
• EMP501 bi‑annual & annual reconciliations
• IRP5 & IT3(a) certificate generation
• PAYE & SDL submissions
• Monthly payroll processing
• UIF registration & compliance

Secure your compliance before the deadline. Visit our website to get started.

The SARS EMP501 deadline is end of May. Discover how to avoid penalties and new submission defects with expert help from Emma Pardoe CA(SA).

27/05/2026

She Fell Out of a Safari Vehicle: When Disclaimers Fail

Think a disclaimer will protect your business from liability? Not so fast. Our courts have made it clear that a disclaimer is only enforceable where consent is properly obtained, risks are clearly disclosed, and the wording is specific enough to cover the conduct in question.

These principles matter for businesses operating in high-risk environments, and for consumers who may assume they have signed away more rights than they actually have. A case brought by a woman who fell from her safari vehicle in Botswana illustrates this point.

Read More: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/she-fell-out-of-a-safari-vehicle-when-disclaimers-fail/

25/05/2026

Why Every South African Also Needs a “Digital Will”

Estate planning in South Africa has followed a well-trodden path: we draft a will, appoint an executor, and ensure our physical assets – the house, the car, the Krugerrands – are accounted for.

However, in an era where our lives are increasingly hosted in the cloud, a significant portion of our estates is becoming invisible. Without a “digital will” or a comprehensive folder, your heirs may find themselves locked out of your financial, sentimental, and professional life.

Read More: https://thecompliancepeople.co.za/why-every-south-african-also-needs-a-digital-will/

23/05/2026

New SARS Border Rules: Effective 1 June 2026
From 1 June 2026, SARS is introducing compulsory online vehicle declarations for all foreign-registered vehicles moving across SA borders.

The Essentials:
🔹 Pre-clearance is digital: Must be done online via the TMS portal before arrival.
🔹 Who is affected: All regular cross-border commuters (business, work, family).
🔹 Frequent travelers: Can get a 6-month multi-crossing permit.
🔹 Enforcement: Zero tolerance for non-compliance means major delays and penalties.

Avoid delays. Avoid penalties. Get accurate vehicle declarations with your personal compliance partner.

👉 Connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/TheCompliancePeople (Link in Bio)

18/05/2026

Introducing The Compliance People — Your Corporate Compliance Partner

Navigating South Africa’s regulatory landscape can be a minefield. Compliance demands time, precision, and continuity—resources better spent growing your business.
That’s where we come in.

Based in Somerset West, we provide reliable, end to end statutory governance and outsourced compliance support. From Beneficial Ownership submissions to complex CIPC structures, we handle the red tape so you can operate with confidence.

Our core services include:
• CIPC & Company Secretarial
• Beneficial Ownership Submissions
• Public Officer & SARS Liaison
• Trust Registrations & Amendments
• VAT, PAYE, UIF & COIDA
• PAIA, POPIA & FFC
• B BBEE & EME Support

Let’s simplify your corporate compliance.

👇 Connect with us today
🌐 thecompliancepeople.co.za
📧 [email protected]
📞 083 809 6070 | 021 934 1174
📍 Somerset West, South Africa