Mlangeni and Associates (Pty) Ltd
Mlangeni and Associates was established in 2022 as a financial services firm providing accounting, tax and advisory services. We offer services tailored to your individual needs, we are your designated partner with regards to all your financial services needs. We look forward to solving our clients problems by deploying a team of highly dedicated professionals…
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🎙️ RCCI | Rise Thrive Innovate Podcast Episode 2 🚀
In this week’s episode of the RCCI | Rise Thrive Innovate podcast, we are shifting our focus to the very ground we stand on. We explore how hyper-local action and community accountability are the keys to reclaiming our business hubs. Host Hillary Panashe sits down with the powerhouse of civil society, Mary Gillett-de Klerk –…
Water Outages: Dry Taps, Empty Promises
The promises are ambitious. The taps, however, keep running dry. Residents of Johannesburg and Randburg endured a punishing cycle of water outages throughout 2025 – disruptions stretching from hours into days, and in some cases weeks. This is not simply a story of bad infrastructure or unfortunate timing. It is the visible consequence of decades…
NST Total Compliance: What It Is and Why Your Business Needs It
NST Total Compliance is a South African certification body that helps businesses get internationally recognised ISO certificates. If you’ve ever searched the Internet for “how do I get ISO certified in South Africa,” you may have come across them. Here’s something that happens to Randburg business owners more than you’d think. A big tender lands…
Illegal outdoor advertising remains a challenge in Joburg
The Joburg Property Company (JPC), has intensified its citywide crackdown on illegal outdoor advertising, continuing with targeted enforcement operations along major routes. The operation focused on signs illegally connected to City Power infrastructure, structures erected without approval, and billboards placed on public land without required authorisations. The multidisciplinary team included JPC, Development Planning, JMPD, City…
Done deal: minimum wage 5% increase will take effect in March
The Department of Employment and Labour has published the latest adjustments to the National Minimum Wage(NMW), increasing the bare minimum that workers, including domestic and farm workers, can be paid. The National Minimum Wage council made recommendations in 2025 for the NMW to be increased by 5% taking the rate from R28,79 to R30,23. The…
The dos and don’ts of adopting tech for SA small businesses
For small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in South Africa, staying competitive requires more than hard work and great customer service, it also means embracing the right digital tools. Technology can help streamline operations, reduce costs and keep pace with customer expectations even in the face of unique challenges. While the phrase “digital transformation” may sound…
Electricity price hike looming
South African electricity users are on a countdown to see just how much more they will be paying for electricity in 2026, with a potential 10.5% price hike on the cards. Following a truncated public participation process that ended on 21 January, households and businesses will now have to wait until the end of the…
Massive VAT problem for South Africa
The most recent data from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) indicate that undisputed tax debts have reached a record high of nearly R500 billion, with Value-Added Tax (VAT) being the primary concern. The most recent SARS Debt Collection Data from December 2025 shows a total of R63 billion in cash collected from debt, thus…
Key developments to look out for in 2026
2026 promise to be a year of steady economic growth despite geopolitical tensions coupled with domestic challenges. The removal from grey listing, renewed commitment to infrastructure build, the strength to the Rand and lowering inflation are some of the positive developments the country was able to achieve in the past year. 1. Local Government Elections…
Rise Thrive Innovate Podcast – Episode 1
🎙️ Rise Thrive Innovate Podcast E01🚀 In the Rise Thrive Innovate (RTI) podcast, we’re diving deep into the trends and future of business in South Africa. In Episode 1, host Refilwe Rakoma welcomes Neil Pollock, Deputy President of the SA Chamber of Commerce. They explore: The “Second Wave”: Why South Africa is entering a new…