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.

FROZEN TAX TABLES: How a second year of inaction could impact South African taxpayers in 2025

Posted on February 21, 2025

For many years, it has been common practice for the government to adjust the progressive income tax tables for inflation in South Africa annually. Sumarie Swanepoel from the Department of Taxation at UP explains how a second year of inaction could impact South African taxpayers in 2025.

Paying tax is no game—but learning about it can be!

Posted on February 17, 2025

Teresa Pidduck and Nadia Bauer from Department of Taxation, Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences

Single Window stakeholder engagement event highlights progress and collaboration

Posted on December 11, 2024

The Department of Taxation hosted a stakeholder feedback session to discuss research findings on the implementation of the Single Window System in South Africa, an innovative electronic platform set to revolutionise South Africa’s international trade and transport processes.

UP academic contributes to gender-inclusive tax reform dialogue

Posted on November 29, 2024

Sumarie Swanepoel, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Taxation at the University of Pretoria, recently participated in a roundtable discussion bringing together thought leaders and experts to discuss the urgent need for gender-inclusive tax reform in South Africa.

Department of Taxation hosts an inspiring open lecture for future master's students

Posted on October 16, 2024

The Department of Taxation held its second annual open tax lecture for prospective master's students, allowing them to experience a lecture firsthand and engage with current students and lecturers.

UP academic participates in international tax and development workshop

Posted on October 15, 2024

Keamogetswe Molebalwa, a senior lecturer in the Department of Taxation, recently attended the International Centre for Tax and Development workshop on Research on Tax and Development.