Tax@Tuks Executive Committee 2024/2025 closes term with awards and impact

Posted on October 16, 2025

The Department of Taxation at the University of Pretoria recently bid farewell to the outgoing Tax@Tuks Executive Committee (EC) for the 2024/2025 term, celebrating their remarkable contributions to students, the Tax Department, and industry networks.

Polish PhD student’s UP journey

Posted on June 27, 2025

Simba Show Mazongonda, a PhD candidate in Economics and Finance at the University of Lodz, Poland, was recently hosted by the Department of Taxation in UP’s Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences. His research, titled “Informal Sector Taxation Framework for Developing...

Prof Lisa Marriott strengthens ties with UP’s Department of Taxation

Posted on June 24, 2025

Prof Lisa Marriott, an extraordinary professor in the Department of Taxation, recently visited UP providing invaluable guidance to her current and former PhD students. She offered expert supervision and mentorship that advanced their research endeavours.

Bringing tax to life with virtual reality

Posted on June 16, 2025

A team from the Department of Taxation, alongside PhD candidate Makofe Lepheana, recently visited the University of Venda to offer second-year BCom Accounting students a unique learning experience through virtual reality.

Taxation honours students enjoy a day of learning and fun in the bush

Posted on June 12, 2025

UP Taxation honours recently spent an enriching day combining education with recreation on a game farm. Having recently covered the topic of farming taxes in class, they took part in a practical case study allowing them to apply their theoretical knowledge in a real-world context.

Empowering tomorrow’s tax leaders: Tax@Tuks and Unicus host inspiring industry dialogue

Posted on May 29, 2025

The University of Pretoria's Tax@Tuks student organisation, supported by the Department of Taxation, partnered with Unicus Tax Specialists SA to host an inspiring event themed “Shaping Future Leaders”.

UP proudly partners in the South African tax clinics project

Posted on May 20, 2025

The University of Pretoria’s (UP) Department of Taxation recently had the privilege of collaboratively hosting a LEGO® Serious Play® workshop, geared towards shaping a South African tax clinic framework.

Harnessing collective power for sustainable growth: Advancing women’s economic inclusion

Posted on March 27, 2025

UP Taxation expert Sumarie Swanepoel participated in the Post-Budget Review Conversation, highlighting the importance of gender-responsive fiscal policies and collective action in advancing women’s economic inclusion and sustainable growth in South Africa.