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Focus in October
In this new edition, we’re covering software updates, Mid-year submissions, legislation updates, Annual labour law & practice update webinar.

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Reminder: SARS Mid-Year Submission Deadline Approaching

The deadline for the Employer Interim Reconciliation submission (EMP501) for the first half of the 2025/2026 tax year is 31 October 2025. 

All employers must ensure their payroll data is accurate and aligned with SARS requirements before submitting via SARS eFiling.

• Visit our Mid-year center

Annual Labour Law & Practice Update Webinar

A must-attend webinar for HR & Payroll professionals.

This session brings together experts to explore key legal updates and their impact on South African workplaces. 

• Register on one of our available dates

South Africa’s New Parental Leave Law (2025) 

The Court replaced the BCEA’s fragmented system with a unified “parental-leave pool” of four months and ten days, shared by all parents or legal guardians recognised under South African law regardless of gender or how they became parents.

• For more information

Sage compliance documents

If you require the BEE certificate, bank verification or other compliance documents from Sage, you can request them here.

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