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André van Niekerk

Associate, Estate Planning & Commercial

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Mossel Bay

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André van Niekerk

Associate, Estate Planning & Commercial,

BOOK CONSULTATION PROFILE

Mossel Bay

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044 601 6900

No borders, no rules? Cryptocurrency and South African law

05 August 2025

Crypto might be borderless, but South Africa’s laws aren’t. Find out why exchange control regulations don’t apply to cryptocurrency (yet)... and what could change soon.

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Selling your property? Watch out for lurking capital gains tax

01 July 2025, André van Niekerk

Before you count your profit, watch out for what’s quietly lurking beneath — capital gains tax. Here’s what every homeowner,... investor, and trustee should know before signing on the dotted line…

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Owing SARS money? Here’s what you need to do

30 June 2025

Owe SARS more than you can pay? You might be able to negotiate your way out of it—legally. Learn how... a compromise could offer a second chance.

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Capital gains distributions between trusts – who gets taxed?

03 December 2024

Can the conduit principle be used in structures where there are multiple trusts? This issue has recently been heard by... the Constitutional Court in the case of Thistle Trust v Commissioner for the South African Revenue Service (CCT 337/22) [2024] ZACC 19 which has guided how to tax capital gains in multi-tiered trust structures.

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Preserving your art legacy: Tax tips for collectors

02 September 2024

For art collectors planning to pass their cherished collection down to heirs, it’s crucial to understand the tax implications involved.... While your artwork may hold sentimental and financial value, ensuring a smooth transfer requires navigating potential tax liabilities.

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Unlocking a hidden gem in the Income Tax Act

23 July 2024

Hidden gems in the form of tax deductions do exist in the Income Tax Act 58 of 1962 (“ITA”). With... escalating taxes, any hidden tax breaks are always welcomed by taxpayers. One such gem is buried in section 24O of the ITA. In this article we share the opportunities section 24O holds by focusing on its use and application to those acquiri

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No borders, no rules? Cryptocurrency and South African law

05 August 2025

Crypto might be borderless, but South Africa’s laws aren’t. Find out why exchange control regulations don’t apply to cryptocurrency (yet)... and what could change soon.

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