Accounting Compliance Software South Africa: 4 Truths from CIBA
If you’ve been searching for accounting compliance software South Africa firms can actually rely on, the timing of this article isn’t an accident. I’ve just wrapped four weeks on the road with CIBA (Chartered Institute for Business Accountants), stopping in Polokwane, Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town for their 2026 Practice Management Roadshow. It’s the kind […]
Inside Africa Tech Week 2026: The Real Future of African Business Software
Last week, Cape Town hosted Africa Tech Week 2026 – one of the more interesting snapshots of where African business and technology are heading right now. As a Bronze Sponsor at , the Intersect team spent two days inside conversations that stretched across AI, infrastructure, cybersecurity, venture capital, digital transformation, regulation, operational scalability and the […]
PAIA Manual Requirements in South Africa: What Must Be Included?
Meeting the PAIA Manual requirements in South Africa can look deceptively simple. Download a template, insert the company name, add the director’s details, save it as a PDF and place it on the website. The problem with that approach is that the purpose of a PAIA Manual is not to produce a document that happens […]
Does Every Company in South Africa Need a PAIA Manual?
Who needs a PAIA manual in South Africa? If you have been running a business here for a while, you may remember being told that your company was too small to need one. At the time, that advice may even have been correct. The problem is that the exemptions that created this distinction did not […]
PAIA Compliance in South Africa: What Businesses Actually Need to Do
Search for “PAIA compliance South Africa” and much of the advice you will find focuses on a single document. For many South African businesses, PAIA compliance starts and ends with a document saved somewhere called the “PAIA Manual”. Unfortunately, that is also where much of the confusion around PAIA begins. The Promotion of Access to […]
Intersect Named “Most Innovative Compliance Platform 2025 – South Africa” by Corporate Vision Magazine
Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at Intersect, it’s the engine behind everything we build. And now, for two weeks in a row, that commitment has been recognised on a global stage. We’re proud to announce that Intersect has been awarded “Most Innovative Compliance Platform 2025 – South Africa” in the prestigious Technology Innovator Awards hosted […]
Limited Liability: What It Really Means for South African Directors
Ask almost any new business owner what “Pty Ltd” stands for, and they’ll tell you it means limited liability. It’s the phrase that gives founders confidence to take risks — the idea that the company’s debts and mistakes won’t follow them home. But limited liability, while powerful, isn’t a magic shield. For directors, it comes […]
A Clear Guide to FICA’s Customer Due Diligence (CDD) Levels in South Africa
Complying with South Africa’s Financial Intelligence Centre Act (FICA) is essential to combat money laundering and terrorist financing. One core element of FICA compliance is Customer Due Diligence (CDD), the process of verifying your customers’ identities and assessing their potential risks. But with three distinct CDD levels – Simplified, Standard, and Enhanced – understanding what’s […]
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 […]
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 […]