• Interim EMP501 Reconciliation submission period will commence on 18 September 2023 until 31 October 2023.

    The Employer Interim Reconciliation for Employers filing season commences on 18 September 2023 until 31 October 2023. During this period, all employers in private and public enterprises must reconcile their Monthly Employer Declarations (EMP201). …
  • Alert: How to Contact Official Sage Support to Avoid Third-Party Scams

    Scams are becoming more sophisticated in today's technologically advanced world. When working with Sage software support, it's critical to understand how to spot and avoid fraudulent practices. Here's your safety checklist: Bookmark…
  • 5 tips to manage your wellbeing when running your business

    Discover how to balance managing your well-being while focusing on building your business and making it profitable. Financial well-being is important when running a business but so is your health and wellness. In this article , we've shared five tips…
  • Sage South Africa attains ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification

    Sage South Africa has received the ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certification. The certificate ranks as a prestigious global certification, showcasing the unwavering dedication to the high standard of information security. The certification confirms that Sage South…
  • Mid Year Submission 2023-2024: August Preparation

    To have a successful Mid Year submission, you need to ensure that you have entered all your employee validations in Sage Business Cloud Payroll as incomplete Employee Validations may hinder you from proceeding with your Mid Year submissions. To clear…
  • How to use the search function in our Community Hub!

    By using the search function, you may discover that the question you have has already been asked. Furthermore, the search function can save you time by getting you answers quickly. Additionally, the function can be used to help create replies to…
  • Sage City is a great platform to become involved

    Welcome to our community! As a new member, you may be wondering what to do next. By joining us, you not only stay informed about important announcements, but also become part of an online community where customers connect, support one another, and engage…
  • The operation of the roll back and roll over function.

    Reminding all Sage Business Cloud Payroll users that if you want to move your payroll from one period to the next, you should conduct a rollover task, and if you want to move your payroll from your current period to the previous period, you should perform…
  • Sage Masterclass Season 2- Unlocking productivity continued

    We hope you are enjoying the content for Member Masterclass Season 2 - all about “Unlocking Productivity” and learning how to get more done without compromising quality. As a Sage member, you have automatic access to Member Masterclass and can tap into…
  • Sage Masterclass Video- The world -famous way of getting things done

    We launched Masterclass Season 2 back in March, which is all about “Unlocking Productivity” and learning how to get more done without compromising quality. This a reminder that Member Masterclass is here to support you and help your businesses grow…
  • UIF declaration error -8202 UIF number invalid

    8202 UIF number invalid, is an error you may experience when submitting your UIF declaration. This error message indicates that you did not either capture the following: Your UIF Payment reference number OR Your UIF Registration number All…
  • Employee's can be paid electronically using the ACB method.

    The ACB payment method has made it simple for you to pay your employees electronically. This payment method enables Sage Business Cloud Payroll users to export a file, which you will import into your business bank account to successfully pay your employees…
  • Making the most of the Sage City Community

    We want to answer your who, what, where, when, and how questions so that you have a better understanding of what the Sage City Community is all about. What exactly is a community (Sage City)? A community is an online platform where you (customers…
  • OID Earning Limits 2023/2024 - Correction

    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…
  • How to Generate Tax Certificates and Clear Validations.

    Tax submissions have been opened from the 1st of April 2023 till the 31st of May 2023. As Sage Business Cloud Payroll users you should be able to generate tax certificates however if you have any validations you won't be able to generate tax certificates…
  • 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 .
  • Extension date for the 2022 Return of Earnings Submission (March 2022 - February 2023)

    The Director General of Employment and Labour published a Government Notice extending the deadline for the 2022 Return of Earnings (Financial year 2022/2023) submission from 1 April 2023 to 31 May 2023 . The online ROE online submission portal will…
  • Streamlining your Monthly UIF declaration.

    Did you know that all registered employers are required to submit their employees' UIF returns to the Department of Employment and Labor by the 7th of each month? This can be done on U-filling, but as Sage Business Cloud Payroll users, all of this…
  • 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…
  • National Minimum Wage effective 1 March 2023

    The Minister of Employment and Labour published a Government Notice increasing the national minimum wage from R23,19 per hour to R25,42 per hour effective 1 March 2023. The R25,42 per hour rate also applies to farm workers and domestic workers, an increase…
  • Budget speech 2023-2024 South Africa

    We have summarised and made some tools available for the 2023/2024 tax year: Summary of the 2023/2024 Budget Speech Payroll Tax Pocket Guide for 2023/2024 Online Tax Calculator for 2023/2024 Excel Tax Calculators (current and previous tax years…
  • 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
  • Supporting our Community Hub through discussions

    Having joined our community, you probably have the following thought: "What should I do next? The answer is that once you've successfully joined our community, we'd appreciate it if you could participate in discussions by sharing some interesting and…
  • Business Partners: How to Improve Your Online Presence and Customer Relationships on Sage City

    The Sage City community is an excellent place for Business Partners to interact with customers and build relationships. It's also an opportunity for you to inform a customer about the industry you work in and highlight any special expertise. To get…
  • Low or Interest Free Loan/Debt Fringe Benefit - New Repo Rate Effective February 2023

    The repurchase rate (repo rate) increased from 7% to 7.25% on 27 January 2023. As of February , the ‘low or interest-free loan/debt’ fringe benefit should be calculated by using the new ‘official interest rate’. The ‘official interest rate’ as defined…