Becoming an Information Officer: What You Need to Know Before You Say “Yes”
Congratulations! You’ve either volunteered or been appointed as your organisation’s Information Officer (IO). It’s a significant responsibility—and one worth fully understanding before diving in. Since South Africa’s POPIA (Protection of Personal Information Act) and PAIA (Promotion of Access to Information Act) have come into full effect, the visibility and importance of the IO role have […]
From Pitch to Platform: What the Proteas’ ICC Test Championship Victory Teaches Us About Building a SaaS Startup
Introduction The South African Proteas have just made history by winning the ICC Test Championship for the very first time. For decades, they’ve weathered heartbreak, near-misses, and reinvention. Their recent triumph isn’t just a sporting milestone it’s a powerful metaphor for every founder and team building something from scratch, especially in the high-stakes world of […]
6 Key Steps to Perfect an Automated Workflow for your Accounting Firm
In the modern world of accounting, the demand for efficiency, accuracy, and transparency has never been greater. Traditional manual processes, once a staple of accounting practices, increasingly stand in the way of productivity and growth. Today, forward-thinking firms are embracing automation to revolutionize how they serve their clients and manage their internal operations. But what […]
On the Road with Intersect: What We Learned from Accountants at the Xero Roadshow
Over the past two weeks, the Intersect Connect team joined the Johannesburg and Cape Town legs of the Xero Roadshow; and what an experience it was. We weren’t just there to demo our product. We went to connect with the people who use (or might soon use) Intersect, to better understand their challenges, their goals, […]
Avoiding the Next Kleuterzone: A Due Diligence Checklist for Investors
Last week, one of our Intersect users reported a system bug, only to discover that their client’s legacy share certificate, contained an incorrect company registration number. Thanks to Intersect’s automated CIPC – Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (a member of the dtic Group) verification, they were alerted to the discrepancy and were able to rectify […]
Intersect Joins the Xero App Store as an Official Connected App Partner
We’re proud to share that Intersect is now a certified Connected App Partner on the Xero App Store — a major step forward in our mission to transform how compliance is managed in South Africa. This exciting certification recognises Intersect’s robust integration with Xero and affirms our shared commitment to making life easier for accountants, business owners, […]
Intersect lands #4 TOP 10 Startups of The Year in Delaware, US
We’re thrilled to share that Intersect Connect has been awarded 4th place in the Delaware, US category of HackerNoon’s Startups of the Year 2024 competition! This recognition is a testament to the hard work of our team, the trust of our customers, and the power of our mission to automate and simplify compliance for businesses […]
Learning from Athletics South Africa’s Deregistration: Why Every Business Must Stay Current with CIPC Annual Returns & Beneficial Ownership Filings
In February 2025, Athletics South Africa (ASA) made headlines when it was officially deregistered by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) for failing to file its annual returns for two consecutive years. This oversight — codified in Government Gazette Publication 2025‑299 — led to ASA losing its legal personality and jeopardising funding for events, […]
What’s new in Intersect – March 2025 & Q1 Wrap
Product Ideas💡 – New features introduced to increase your user experience This month, we’re thrilled to unveil more exciting enhancements with you. We’ve been listening to your feedback and working hard to deliver updates that address some of the most popular Intersect product ideas. Whether you’re looking to compliance processes, improve how you communicate with […]
Understanding Affected and Non-Affected Companies: Beneficial Ownership Compliance in South Africa
The introduction of Beneficial Ownership (BO) disclosure requirements by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) has placed new compliance obligations on South African companies. However, not all entities are subject to the same level of scrutiny. The Companies Act, 2008, distinguishes between Affected Companies and Non-Affected Companies, and this classification determines the extent of […]