Updated 11 August 2025 Getting dismissed means your employer ends your job. In South Africa, your rights and next steps depend on the Labour Relations Act (LRA) and your contract. Here’s what to expect—written for mobile screens and load-shedding days. Common SA Google searches“How much severance pay in South Africa 2025”“Can I claim UIF after… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Lost your 10-digit SARS tax number? Don’t queue; grab it in minutes with these phone-friendly steps. Where else your tax number hides Common SA search phrases“SARS tax number USSD code”“How to get tax number from phone”“Forgot SARS tax number eFiling login”“SARS WhatsApp tax number retrieval” Bottom lineUse USSD 134*7277# or… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Need an official unemployment letter (often called a UI-19 or proof of unemployment) for a new job, UIF claim, bank application or SASSA grant? Here’s the fastest, load-shedding-proof way to get it—on your phone or in person. B. WhatsApp (no queues) C. Walk-in (back-up) Bottom lineIf your employer uploaded your… Read More »
Updated 11 August 2025 UIF (Unemployment Insurance Fund) is SA’s short-term safety-net that pays you when you lose your job, go on maternity leave, fall ill or adopt a child. Here’s a plain-English, mobile-friendly breakdown. Bottom linePay 2 % now, claim up to 12 months of income later. Keep your UI-19 handy and register on… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Ready to claim UIF benefits from your phone? Activating your UIF account on uFiling takes less than 10 minutes once you know the shortcuts. Follow the steps below; written for South African mobile users and load-shedding-proof. 1. Get connected 2. Tap “Register” 3. OTP & e-mail verification 4. First-time login… Read More »
Updated 11 August 2025 Not sure how many paid sick-leave days you still have this year? Our mobile-friendly sick-leave days calculator guide spells out the exact number based on South Africa’s Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) and your company’s rules. How sick leave works in SA Quick sick-leave calculator on your phone Spreadsheet trick… Read More »
• Updated 11 August 2025 Need to speak to a SARS agent without spending hours on hold? Here’s the quickest, mobile-friendly way to reach the South African Revenue Service call centre; plus a few back-up options if the lines are jammed. Main SARS call-centre numbers Operating hoursMonday; Friday: 08:00–17:00 (closed weekends & public holidays). Load-shedding… Read More »
Updated 11 August 2025 Can an employer still file a manual UIF declaration in South Africa or is everything online now? The short answer: the Department of Employment and Labour has moved almost every step to the UIF Easy-Aid portal, but there are still a few situations where a paper form is accepted. What counts… Read More »
Updated 11 August 2025 Need to know what the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) will pay you if the worst happens? Our quick UIF payout calculator guide shows you how to work out your monthly benefit in rands and cents, right on your phone. What the UIF actually paysUIF is the short-term safety net for South… Read More »
Registering your business with the Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF) is a legal requirement for all employers in South Africa. This guide walks you through the UIF registration process, required documents, and key deadlines to ensure compliance. Who Needs to Register for UIF? ✔ All employers with one or more employees✔ Domestic employers (household workers)✔ Temporary and part-time workers (working more than 24 hours/month) Note: Registration… Read More »