Data Sources
Last updated: May 2026
SumZA uses authoritative, publicly available South African data sources for all calculations. We verify our data regularly and update our calculators whenever official figures change.
Tax Data
- SARS Tax Tables 2025/2026 (March 2025 to February 2026)
- SARS rebates and thresholds
- Tax Thresholds: R95,750 (under 65), R149,549 (65-74), R166,338 (75+)
Employment Data
- BCEA minimum rates and overtime provisions
- UIF contribution rate: 1% of remuneration
- UIF earnings ceiling: R17,712 per month
Property Data
- SARS Transfer Duty rates (2026 thresholds)
- Prime lending rate: 11.75% (subject to change)
- Bond registration and conveyancing costs (average estimates)
Energy Data
- Eskom tariff schedules (Local Authority and Direct Customer)
- Fuel prices: Department of Energy monthly determination
Updating Our Data
Our Economic Variables panel in WordPress Admin allows instant updates when official rates change. All calculators automatically use the latest values.