Financial Resources

Official South African government and financial institution links

SARS

SASSA

NCR

Credit Report

UIF

JSE

Government Institutions

South African Revenue Service (SARS)

Tax registration, returns, payments, and refunds. eFiling for online tax submissions.

Tax returns eFiling Tax clearance Customs

South African Reserve Bank (SARB)

Central bank responsible for monetary policy and financial stability.

Repo rate announcements Exchange control Financial statistics

SASSA (Social Security Agency)

Social grants including Old Age, Disability, Child Support, and SRD grants.

Grant applications Payment dates Status checks

Department of Labour

Employment laws, UIF claims, and workplace rights.

UIF claims COIDA Labour laws Minimum wage

National Treasury

Government budget, economic policy, and public finance.

Budget speech Economic data Retail bonds

Financial Regulators

National Credit Regulator (NCR)

Regulates the credit industry and protects consumers under the NCA.

Debt counsellor register Credit provider complaints Consumer education

Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA)

Regulates financial institutions and protects consumers.

FSP register Complaints Investor alerts

Prudential Authority (PA)

Supervises banks, insurers, and financial institutions for safety and soundness.

Bank licensing Insurance regulation

Council for Medical Schemes (CMS)

Regulates medical schemes and protects members' interests.

Scheme comparisons Complaints PMB information

Information Regulator (POPIA)

Enforces the Protection of Personal Information Act.

Data protection complaints POPIA compliance

Credit Bureaus

TransUnion

One of SA's largest credit bureaus. Get your free annual credit report.

Free credit report Credit score Fraud alerts

Experian

Credit bureau offering credit reports and scores.

Credit report Identity protection Dispute resolution

Compuscan

Credit bureau and analytics company.

Credit reports Consumer portal

XDS

Credit bureau focused on the South African market.

Credit reports Data verification

Major Banks

ABSA

One of South Africa's big four banks.

Banking Home loans Insurance Investments

Standard Bank

Africa's largest bank by assets.

Banking Home loans Vehicle finance Investments

First National Bank (FNB)

Known for innovation and eBucks rewards.

Banking Home loans eBucks Insurance

Nedbank

One of the big four banks with green focus.

Banking Home loans Investments Insurance

Capitec

Retail bank known for simplicity and low fees.

Banking Credit Savings Insurance

TymeBank

Digital bank with no monthly fees.

Digital banking Savings Send money

Investment & Retirement

JSE (Johannesburg Stock Exchange)

South Africa's securities exchange for shares, bonds, and derivatives.

Market data Listed companies Investor education

Allan Gray

One of SA's largest independent investment managers.

Unit trusts Retirement annuities TFSA

Coronation

Leading asset manager with local and global funds.

Unit trusts Retirement funds Offshore investing

Sanlam

Financial services group offering insurance and investments.

Life insurance Investments Retirement

Old Mutual

One of Africa's largest financial services companies.

Insurance Investments Banking

Easy Equities

Low-cost platform for investing in shares and ETFs.

Share trading ETFs TFSA Offshore

Consumer Protection

National Consumer Commission (NCC)

Enforces the Consumer Protection Act and handles complaints.

Consumer complaints Product recalls Consumer rights

Ombudsman for Banking Services (OBS)

Resolves disputes between banks and their customers.

Banking complaints Dispute resolution

Credit Ombud

Resolves credit-related disputes between consumers and credit providers.

Credit disputes Debt collection complaints

FAIS Ombud

Handles complaints against financial advisors and intermediaries.

Financial advice complaints Investment disputes

Important Contact Numbers

Tax & Revenue

SARS: 0800 00 7277
SARS Fraud: 0800 00 2870

Social Grants

SASSA: 0800 60 10 11
SRD Grant: 0800 60 10 11

Consumer Protection

NCR: 0860 627 627
Credit Ombud: 0861 662 837

Disclaimer

SA PLUK is not affiliated with any of the organizations listed above. These links are provided for informational purposes only. Always verify you are on the official website before entering personal information.