Terms of use
Last updated: 25 September 2026
1. Introduction
Welcome to the website of Thabethe Accountants (“Thabethe Accountants”, “we”, “us” or “our”).
These Terms of Use govern your access to and use of https://thabetheac.co.za/ (“the Website”).
By accessing or using this Website, you acknowledge that you have read and understood these Terms of Use and agree to use the Website in accordance with them and with applicable South African law.
If you do not agree with these Terms of Use, you should discontinue use of the Website.
2. About Thabethe Accountants
Thabethe Accountants is a South African professional accounting and financial services firm providing services that may include:
- Accounting and bookkeeping;
- Payroll and secretarial services;
- Tax and SARS compliance;
- Audit readiness and compliance support;
- Financial reporting;
- IFRS and IFRS for SMEs advisory;
- Business and financial advisory services; and
- Other related professional services.
The exact nature, scope and terms of any professional services provided to a client are governed by the applicable engagement letter, agreement, mandate or other written arrangement concluded with that client.
3. Purpose of This Website
This Website provides general information about Thabethe Accountants, our areas of expertise, professional services and related business or financial topics.
Information published on the Website is intended for general informational purposes only.
Nothing on this Website constitutes accounting, tax, legal, audit, investment, financial or other professional advice applicable to the particular circumstances of any person or organisation.
4. No Professional Engagement Created
Accessing this Website, submitting an enquiry, downloading information, communicating through a website form or receiving general information from us does not, by itself, create an accountant-client, tax practitioner-client, adviser-client or other professional relationship.
A professional engagement is established only when Thabethe Accountants and the relevant client have agreed to the scope and terms of an engagement through an appropriate written arrangement.
5. Accuracy of Information
Thabethe Accountants endeavours to present information that is accurate and relevant at the time of publication.
Accounting standards, tax legislation, SARS requirements, regulatory requirements, financial reporting standards and other professional requirements may change.
Accordingly, information on this Website may not always reflect the most recent legislative, regulatory, accounting or industry developments.
We do not represent that all Website information will at all times be complete, current, error-free or suitable for a particular user’s circumstances.
6. Professional and Regulatory Information
Any references on this Website to professional designations, registrations, affiliations or memberships relate to the person or entity specifically identified in connection with those credentials.
Nothing on the Website should be interpreted as representing that Thabethe Accountants holds a professional registration or accreditation unless that registration or accreditation is expressly stated and applicable.
Where a service is subject to statutory, regulatory or professional requirements, the service will be performed subject to the applicable requirements and the agreed professional mandate.
7. Intellectual Property
Unless otherwise stated, the Website and its original content, including text, branding, graphics, layout, documents, logos and other materials, are owned by or lawfully used by Thabethe Accountants and are protected by applicable intellectual-property laws.
You may view, download or print Website content for legitimate personal or internal business use.
You may not, without prior written permission:
- Reproduce substantial portions of the Website for commercial purposes;
- Republish our original content as your own;
- Modify or misrepresent our content;
- Use our trademarks or branding without authorisation;
- Sell or commercially exploit Website content; or
- Use the Website in a manner that infringes the rights of Thabethe Accountants or any third party.
8. Acceptable Use
You may not use the Website:
- For unlawful, fraudulent or malicious purposes;
- To interfere with the operation or security of the Website;
- To introduce viruses, malware or harmful code;
- To attempt unauthorised access to the Website, servers, systems or accounts;
- To collect information from the Website unlawfully;
- To impersonate another person or organisation;
- To submit false, misleading or unlawful information; or
- In any manner that infringes applicable law or the rights of another person.
9. Enquiries and Information Submitted Through the Website
Where you submit information through an enquiry, consultation or contact form, you confirm that the information supplied is accurate to the best of your knowledge and that you are authorised to provide it.
Information submitted through the Website will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Policy and applicable data-protection requirements.
You should not submit confidential client files, tax records, passwords, banking credentials or highly sensitive information through a general website enquiry form unless specifically requested through an appropriate secure process.
10. Third-Party Websites and Services
The Website may contain links to external websites, platforms or resources operated by third parties.
Such links may be provided for convenience or reference.
Unless expressly stated otherwise, Thabethe Accountants does not control and is not responsible for the availability, content, privacy practices, security or accuracy of third-party websites.
A link to an external website does not necessarily constitute endorsement of that website, organisation, product or service.
11. Electronic Communications
By contacting Thabethe Accountants electronically, you acknowledge that communications may take place through electronic means.
Electronic communications are subject to the ordinary risks associated with internet and email communication, including delay, interception, corruption, transmission failure or unauthorised access.
Nothing in these Terms excludes obligations imposed by applicable South African legislation governing electronic communications and transactions.
12. Privacy and Personal Information
Thabethe Accountants respects the privacy of users and processes personal information in accordance with applicable South African data-protection legislation, including the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA).
Further information about how personal information is collected, used, stored and protected is contained in our Privacy Policy.
Requests for access to records may also be subject to the Promotion of Access to Information Act 2 of 2000 (PAIA) and the firm’s applicable PAIA Manual.
13. Website Availability and Security
We take reasonable measures to maintain the availability and security of the Website.
We do not guarantee that:
- The Website will be continuously available;
- Access will always be uninterrupted;
- Every error will be immediately corrected;
- The Website will be free from all harmful components; or
- Information transmitted over the internet will always be completely secure.
We may suspend, restrict or change access to any part of the Website where reasonably necessary for maintenance, security, operational or other legitimate purposes.
14. Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, Thabethe Accountants will not be liable for loss arising solely from reliance on general Website information without obtaining appropriate professional advice relevant to the user’s particular circumstances.
Nothing in these Terms is intended to exclude or limit liability that cannot lawfully be excluded or limited under South African law.
The terms governing liability in respect of professional services supplied to a client are dealt with in the applicable engagement terms or agreement.
15. Changes to Website Content
Thabethe Accountants may update, amend, replace or remove Website content from time to time.
Information previously available through the Website may therefore be changed or withdrawn without prior notice.
16. Changes to These Terms
These Terms of Use may be updated periodically to reflect changes to the Website, our operations or applicable legal requirements.
The latest version will be published on this page together with the date on which it was last updated.
Continued use of the Website after publication of updated Terms constitutes use of the Website subject to the updated Terms.
17. Governing Law
These Terms of Use and use of this Website are governed by the laws of the Republic of South Africa.
Any dispute relating to these Terms or the Website will be dealt with in accordance with applicable South African law and the jurisdiction of the appropriate South African courts.
18. Contact
Questions regarding these Terms of Use may be directed to:
Thabethe Accountants
Suite N, 4th Floor
Menlyn Corporate Park
175 Corobay Avenue
Pretoria, South Africa
Email: info@thabetheac.co.za
Website: www.thabetheac.co.za/