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The effectiveness of AI depends on the quality of the underlying data, the systems with which it interacts, the quality of the models, the skills of the people using them and the governance surrounding their use.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

SARS AI expansion: What taxpayers must expect

Experts explain what taxpayers can expect as SARS expands its use of AI in tax compliance and enforcement.

  • Given Majola
7 min read
Sasol’s locally concentrated value chain shows how industrial investment can support regional economies—but also raises difficult questions about dividends, reinvestment, ownership and South Africa’s long-term energy transition.
SASOL

Sasol’s value chain raises questions about who benefits from South Africa’s resources

Sasol’s locally concentrated value chain shows how industrial investment can support regional economies—but also raises difficult questions about dividends, reinvestment,…

  • Dr Pali Lehohla
6 min read
A photo of seized illicit tobacco. An Econometrix study estimates that illicit trade in South Africa displaces formal production and tens of thousands of jobs.
ILLEGAL TRADING
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Illicit economy costs South Africa R68 billion

A new Econometrix study estimates that illicit trade costs South Africa billions in annual tax revenue, while displacing formal production and tens of thousands of jobs.

  • Tawanda Karombo
3 min read