• Free Webinar: OID

    Don't miss the opportunity to join us for an informative webinar on OID, which will take place tomorrow, March 20th, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am . During this session, we will share valuable insights and knowledge on OID, including how to download…
  • New Update release - Pastel Payroll 2024 Update 2b

    We are pleased to announce that Pastel Payroll 2024 update 2B is set to be released during the day (04-12-2023) To download click Here Some of the features included in this update are: Improved speed on Payroll Run New RWC 2023 Victory Public…
  • STOPPED: 2024 Update 2a

    Please note that the Automated Update for 2024 Update 2a has been stopped due to an error received. 2024 Update 2a was released late on Wednesday, 22 November, and on Thursday, 23 November some customers had reported an error when attempting to roll…
  • Employment Verification Services Overview

    Employee Verification enables employees to share verified information about their employment and income directly with financial institutions. Read more in the link below: Employment Verfication Services Overview (Pastel Payroll).pdf
  • Upcoming Update: 2024 update 2 (Release date: 19 September 2023)

    The latest update to Sage Pastel Payroll is now available and it includes loads of new features that will help you to process your payroll more quickly. What’s new Councils • Electrical – A new transaction, transaction template and changes to the…
  • Mid Year Submission 2023-2024: August Preparation

    It is important that you are on 2024 Update 1b before you submit your August EMP201. The Bi-Annual Submission dates will be announced on the SARS website . Prepare your Payroll for the August Submission: Update to 2024 Update 1b or later Clear…
  • Answering all your How to questions on Self Service

    Answering all your how-to questions through videos: Self-service is an online app that Sage Pastel Payroll users can use so that their employees can apply for leave, travel, retrieve their pay slips online, and many more. However for a better understanding…
  • OID Earning Limits 2023/2024

    It has been noted that two different OID earning limits were published by the Department of Employment and Labour for the 2023 year (March 2023 - Feb 2024). Government gazette 48065 – R563 520 Government gazette 48187 – R568 959 The PAGSA (Payroll…
  • South Africa: Annual Employer EMP501 Reconciliation submissions

    The EMP501 Annual Reconciliation submission period for 2022/2023 is from 1 April 2023 until 31 May 2023. For more information, please click here and review the timeline section of the South Africa Revenue Service (SARS) PAYE page.
  • Latest Release: 2024 Update 1 (Released: 07 March 2023)

    We’re thrilled to let you know that Sage Pastel Payroll: 2024 Update 1 is now available to download and install. What’s new This update includes: 2023-2024 South African Tax tables applicable 01 March 2023. Employment Verification Services has been…
  • Welcome to the new-look Sage City!

    We’ve made some changes to make it easier for you to navigate, join forums, participate in discussions and find resources. We’ve streamlined product pages and simplified product lists, improved visibility of announcements so you can access product notifications…
  • Tax year-end: Preparation and Procedure

    After the Minister of Finance's (Enoch Godongwana) Budget speech, you're probably wondering what to do next. We've put together a comprehensive guide to help you from start to finish Learn more about this by clicking here.: Knowledge Base Article…
  • BCEA earnings threshold increase effective 1 March 2023

    The Minister of Employment and Labour published a Government Notice (No. 3067, published 20 February 2023) increasing the BCEA earnings threshold from R224 080.48 per annum to R241 110.59 per annum effective 1 March 2023. Therefore, effective 1 March…
  • Anticipation on the budget speech

    Tomorrow, all eyes will be on South Africa's finance minister, Encoh Godongwana, as he delivers the national budget speech. The focus is on what the budget will encompass. What are your thoughts? Leave a comment below Country Community Lead
  • OID earnings threshold 2023-2024 tax year

    The Director General of Employment and Labour published a Government Notice , increasing the OID earnings threshold from R529 264 per annum to R563 520 per annum effective 1 March 2023 (2023/2024 year of assessment). Please refer to the Government Gazette…
  • Webinar Schedule for Fiscal Year 2023

    As members of our community, we believe that preparation is key. As a result, we're sharing the dates and times for all of our Pastel Payroll webinars throughout the year with you. Also, keep an eye out in the community for reminders about a week before…
  • Let's create an amazing community

    Welcome to Sage City - a place to learn and connect with and get advice from other members. We would greatly appreciate it if all our members participated and responded to new Sage City questions that are posted here. How cool will our community be…
  • Getting a helping hand through our Digital Resources

    Using our Resource Center has made it easier for you to receive supportive care from us We are aware that you may require our immediate assistance on occasion, which is made simple and painless. As a result, we recommend that you use our Knowledge Base…
  • Adding a message on your employees pay-slip!

    We would like to wish all our Sage customers and Business Partners a blessed holiday, a happy New Year, and a well-deserved break during the festive season! Thank you for your support this year. We'll see you in 2023 as we continue providing you with…
  • Everything you need to know about Leave and Bonus processing!

    Many employers are preparing for their leave and bonus runs as the holiday season draws near. You should be aware of the following information to complete your upcoming leave and bonus run with confidence: To see all the guides and videos in one simple…
  • Sage Pastel Payroll Update- Date Change for the Webinar

    The planned webinar for today has been postponed until tomorrow due to technical issues. The topic, link, and time to join the webinar remain unchanged except for the date. The new date for the webinar is November 24, 2022. We deeply regret the delay…
  • Tip Tuesday-Midyear submissions made easier

    Pastel Payroll makes submitting your midyear returns easy. If you’re not familiar with the process or need some help getting started, we have the perfect resources to get you started. Check them out now: Bi-Annual: Submission Checklist knowledgebase…
  • MIBFA Provident Fund Percentage

    It has been brought to our attention that the Percentages for the Pension and Provident fund codes on our 2020 Update 1a release was changed to the wrong percentages. Our Development department has fixed this issue and has released an MSI file to address…
  • Phone lines down - Saturday 30 March

    We are unfortunately currently experiencing a building wide power outage resulting in our phone lines being down for the time being. This unfortunately means that our Saturday Support team are unable to take any calls or attend to any client support…