This week, Simon Brown delves into the complexities of donations tax. He clarifies how it operates, points out significant exemptions, and clears up some frequent misunderstandings surrounding it. Brown also takes a closer look at Sasol’s latest financial results, which, unfortunately, haven’t stirred much excitement. Meanwhile, the substantial acquisition deal involving Just Eat Takeaway.com by Prosus has caught some attention, and Brown explores that as well. He also addresses the ongoing challenges faced by platinum group metals (PGMs).
Switching gears, there’s a thorough examination of the South African Rand as it struggles around the 18.30 mark against major currencies. Insights gathered from a recent Ashburton Investments event add further depth to this issue. This analysis is brought to you courtesy of Standard Bank Global Markets and Shyft.
Originally published on Just One Lap, the content aims to shed light on tax intricacies and provide a nuanced understanding of current market trends.