• 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 »
Understanding overtime pay rules is crucial for both employees and employers in South Africa. The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets clear guidelines, but recent updates and sector-specific variations can create confusion. Here’s everything you need to know about overtime compensation in 2025. Who Must Receive Overtime Pay? Current Overtime Pay Rates South African law mandates… Read More »
Wondering when and how much overtime pay you’re entitled to in South Africa? The Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) sets clear rules, but thresholds and rates can vary by industry. Here’s what employees and employers need to know. Who Qualifies for Overtime Pay? Overtime Pay Rates Under the BCEA The law requires the following compensation for extra hours… Read More »