New Feature: Self-Onboarding
We’ve introduced Self-Onboarding, a faster way to get new employees set up by inviting them to complete their own details. Read more in our blog.
2026
Official Interest Rate Change for Employer Loans – September 2026
The repo rate has been increased by 25 basis points. This will affect the taxable benefit calculated on Employer Loan items on payslips from 1 October 2026.
Employer Interim Filing Season 2027
The Employer Interim Reconciliation filing season for 2027 will run from 21 September to 31 October 2026. Read more in our blog.
New Feature: Regular User Access Reviews
We’ve introduced automated access reminders and a downloadable audit report so that you can keep better track of who has access to your SimplePay account.
Display SARS Codes for Custom Payslip Items During Setup and Use
We’ve made it easier to see the SARS codes applied to your custom payslip items during setup and when adding them to payslips. Read more in our blog.
Feature Improvement: Managing Users
We’ve made several improvements to the Manage Users screen to make it easier to find and manage users on your account.
Feature Improvement: Custom Reports
We’ve made quality-of-life improvements to our Custom Reports feature. Read our blog to find out how they can save you time and effort.
Official Interest Rate Change for Employer Loans – May 2026
The repo rate has been increased by 25 basis points. This will affect the interest rate applicable to our Employer Loan item on payslips from 1 June 2026.
New Quarterly Employment Statistics Report
Our new QES Report consolidates all required information in one place, making your preparation for the submission to Stats SA more efficient. Read more in our blog.
COID ROE Annual Limit Increase
The earnings thresholds for both Compensation Fund assessments and the Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA) have been increased. Read more in our blog.