The DMRE’s mission is to promote the sustainable development of the mining and energy sectors in South Africa. This includes developing and implementing policies, regulations, and programs that will ensure that the sectors are safe, healthy, and environmentally responsible. The DMRE also works to promote investment in the sectors and to develop the skills and … Read more
The length of time it takes to get a mining permit in South Africa depends on the type of permit you are applying for and whether or not your application meets all of the requirements. However, these are just estimates, and the actual processing time may vary depending on the complexity of your application and … Read more
The application fee for a mining permit in South Africa is R100 (approximately $6.50 USD). This fee is payable as specified in regulation 75(1) (d) of the Mineral and Petroleum Resources Development Act, 2002 (Act 28 of 2002) (MPRDA). In addition to the application fee, there may be other costs associated with obtaining a mining … Read more
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has launched a new USSD service. Taxpayers can now request specific Personal Income Tax-related services by typing in a USSD string *134*7277# into their mobile devices. The benefits are that it is free of charge and you don’t need to have a smartphone. Taxpayers can now request specific Personal Income Tax related … Read more
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is the revenue service (tax-collecting agency) of the South African government. It was established by legislation to collect revenue and ensure compliance with tax law. SARS Application SARS App SARS status SARS tax number SARS Registration SARS documents SARS efiling SARS Appointment SARS refund SARS login SARS Claims SARS bank SARS … Read more
A television licence in South Africa must be renewed annually before the licence expires. The renewal process can be done online, at a Post Office, or at an SABC regional office. The renewal dates are spread over 12 months, with the renewal month determined by the first letter of your surname or the month in … Read more
In South Africa, if you pay your TV Licence late, you will incur a penalty of 10% per month to a maximum of 100% per annum. This means that if you miss your monthly payment of R28.00, you will be charged an additional R2.80 in penalties. This amount will continue to accrue each month that … Read more
Yes, you can pay for your TV licence in cash at various locations in South Africa. Here are some of the options available: When paying for your TV licence in cash, you will need to provide your TV licence account number. You can find your account number on your TV licence renewal notice or on … Read more
Yes, you can pay your TV Licence by phone in South Africa. You can do so by calling the SABC TV Licences Customer Service Centre at (011) 330-9555 between 08:00 and 18:00 on weekdays, or between 08:00 and 13:00 on Saturdays, excluding Sundays and Public Holidays. You will need to have your ID number and/or … Read more
In South Africa, the Broadcasting Act of 1999 requires anyone who has in their possession or uses a television set to have a valid television licence. This applies to all individuals, including students. However, there are a few exceptions. In the case of students, it is important to check the specific rules of the institution … Read more