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The Silent Donation: What Every Trust Beneficiary Needs to Know About Section 7C

How a 2017 amendment is quietly generating donations tax in thousands of South African family trusts

An interest-free loan to your family trust is not a neutral act. Since 1 March 2017, Section 7C has deemed the interest shortfall a donation, triggering annual donations tax on balances that have never been reviewed. A technical briefing with a worked example.

April 2026 · 8 min read · Technical Briefing

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5 Cash Flow Mistakes That Kill Growing Businesses

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business. The same patterns emerge again and again in growth-stage companies. Here are five of the most common and the disciplines that prevent them.

Cash Flow

Why Profitable Businesses Still Run Out of Cash

Profit and cash flow are closely related, but they are not the same thing. Understanding the difference is one of the most important financial lessons for any growing business.

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When Does Your Business Need a CFO?

Many growing businesses reach a point where accounting alone is no longer enough. Here are the key indicators that it is time for financial leadership.

Industry

The Fractional CFO Advantage: Senior Talent, Startup Budget

A look at how one common scenario plays out for South African founders, and why the fractional model is changing how growth-stage businesses access financial expertise.

Fractional CFO

Fractional CFO South Africa: A Complete Guide

What a fractional CFO does, how engagements work, what to look for when choosing one, and why the model is gaining traction among South African SMEs.

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