Matt Balcomb, Sales Director SA, Smarsh. Organisations across regulated industries are managing increasing complexity across multiple communication vendors. What began as a practical use of point solutions has evolved into fragmented systems and workflows. As channels expand and regulations tighten, maintaining visibility and oversight is becoming more difficult. This can slow operations and limit access…
TransUnion Africa, a global information and insights company, has appointed Annemie Botha as General Counsel, effective 1 February 2026. In her role, Botha will lead TransUnion Africa’s Legal, Risk and Compliance function across South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, and Malawi. Her remit spans aligning legal and regulatory strategy with business objectives, strengthening…
Jonathan Leibbrandt, Senior Solutions Architect, TrueMark. Artificial intelligence has captured the imagination of businesses worldwide, but building real-world AI applications is far more complex than simply plugging in a model. That’s because the difficult parts of getting it done are unsexy and frequently overlooked. That’s according to Cape Town-based TrueMark Senior Solutions Architect Jonathan Leibbrandt,…
QuickEasy BOS supports integration between what happens in the business and what appears in the accounts. (Image: QuickEasy Software) If financial compliance matters to your business, the best ERP software is not simply the one with an accounting module. It is the one that helps you keep accurate records, control who does what and ensure…
South Africa’s long-awaited e-hailing regulations are finally nearing enforcement, with end-March set as the deadline by the national transport department for their implementation. But the industry is concerned that doesn’t leave sufficient time for them to prepare. The e-hailing sector has expanded rapidly, outpacing regulatory oversight rules. This has coincided with rising reports of assaults,…
Simeon Tassev, Managing Director and QSA at Galix. (Image: Galix) Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) compliance has often been viewed as something to focus on only when required, such as when a breach makes headlines or a bank requests proof of compliance. This reactive approach exposes organisations to avoidable risk. PCI DSS…
Moses Katende, Senior Manager, SoluGrowth, South Africa. Employer of record (EOR) services have become one of the fastest-growing segments in the global workforce environment. Once viewed as a purely administrative function, EOR today stands at the intersection of compliance, talent strategy, workforce agility and international expansion. The EOR market is strategically evolving, driven by a…
Carl Bosma, director for Risk Advisory Services and telecommunications lead at BDO SA. Cyber attacks, security breaches and technology disruptions are top global risks, and a reactive, compliance-led approach is no longer fit for purpose in today’s ‘permacrisis’ environment. This is according to new research from auditing and business services firm BDO. BDO Global’s 2025/26…
Mauritz du Toit, CEO, IIS. Infotech Integrated Solution’s platform was created to give financial service providers a simpler, smarter and more sustainable way to meet Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) compliance requirements. Rather than scrambling annually to prepare documents, gather evidence and chase security findings, the platform fosters continuous readiness, integrating monitoring, cyber security, reporting…
Learn important information about closing a company in South Africa legally and correctly. From SARS tax clearance to CIPC deregistration, banking, employees, and compliance — these steps will help you avoid penalties and ensure a clean closure. Facing the closure of your business can be one of the hardest decisions a business owner has to…
