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🐇 When 2000 Payslips Feel Like 2

Most people expect “free” to mean slow, limited, or watered down. openHR proves otherwise. In fact, we’ve recently clocked over 2000 payslips generated in just 4 minutes and 30 seconds - without cutting corners, and without charging a cent. That’s not a stress test - it’s everyday reliability. read more


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No Need to Prove Your UIF Number - openHR Does the Heavy Lifting

When it comes to UIF compliance, simplicity matters. Employers shouldn’t have to jump through hoops, upload documents, or manually re-format reference numbers just to get their declarations accepted. That’s why openHR takes care of the details for you. read more

August 4, 2026

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📞 openHR Makes Telephone Extensions Smarter

At first glance, telephone extension management might sound like one of those “basic” HR features. You pick an employee, add their office extension, and you’re done. Simple, right? read more

August 3, 2026

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BooksToday: Free Accounting, Transparent Reporting

At openHR, we’ve always stood for clarity, compliance, and user‑first design. Now, those same values have inspired a new platform: BooksToday, which officially soft‑launched. 🎉 read more

August 1, 2026

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Notes & Audit Trails That Keep Your Payroll Honest

One of the things I love showing off in openHR is how it doesn’t just store your data - it tells the story behind it. Every entry, whether it’s a salary adjustment, a leave request, or a disciplinary note, carries its own little companion: a document note and a detailed audit trail. read more

July 31, 2026

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📄 How to generate IRP5s for Free with openHR

When September rolls around, businesses across South Africa prepare for mid‑year reconciliations. With openHR, generating your IRP5s is not only free - it’s quick and effortless. read more

July 30, 2026

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⚡ Rolling, Rolling… Still Rolling?

If you’ve ever sat through a payroll system’s “Rolling…” screen, you know the frustration. Minutes pass, deadlines loom, and you’re left waiting for the system to catch up. Payroll doesn’t wait. Employees don’t wait. SARS definitely doesn’t wait. read more

July 29, 2026

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🧾 Why Accountants, Auditors, and Payroll Firms Love openHR

When we first launched openHR, our focus was on making payroll and HR software accessible to everyone - no hidden fees, no gimmicks, just transparent value. Over time, something interesting happened: accountants, auditors, and payroll firms began adopting openHR in growing numbers. read more

July 29, 2026

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Listening Made Easy: Free Surveys in openHR

Running a business isn’t just about numbers and compliance - it’s about people. The best way to understand your team is to ask them directly, and openHR is more than just free payroll, we also make surveys effortless with built‑in surveys. No third‑party tools, no hidden costs, just simple feedback collection that helps you stay connected. read more

July 28, 2026

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No More Messy Spreadsheets: Free Expense Claim Management with openHR

Managing employee expenses shouldn’t feel like detective work. With openHR’s free expense claim management, businesses can streamline the process - from capturing claims to running reports - all in one place. Whether you need a signed paper trail or prefer digital convenience, openHR makes it effortless. read more

July 27, 2026

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🚀 Elevate Your Team with Free Performance Reviews

openHR doesn’t just give you free payroll - it empowers you with the HR tools that make managing people smarter and more transparent. read more

July 26, 2026

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👔 Free Clothing Report in openHR

In industries like farming, automotive, and hospitality, uniforms aren’t just about appearance - they’re essential for safety, branding, and professionalism. Managing them, however, can be surprisingly complex: sizes, orders, replacements, and ensuring every employee has what they need. openHR’s Clothing Report takes the guesswork out of this process and giving you more than just 100% free payroll. read more

July 25, 2026

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Stay Compliant and Covered with openHR’s Free Permit Tracker

Running a business means juggling more than just payroll and HR - it also means staying on top of legally required permits and licenses. Missing a renewal can expose your company to compliance risks, insurance headaches, and even operational downtime. That’s where openHR’s free permit manager steps in. read more

July 24, 2026

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📚 Training Registers & SDL Claims

Investing in employee development isn’t just good for growth - it’s also a smart way to unlock financial benefits for your business. With openHR’s free training registers, you can easily track every workshop, course, or skills program your team completes. And because these records are structured and audit‑ready, they don’t just help you manage training - they also support your SDL claims, turning compliance into opportunity. read more

July 23, 2026

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💰Free Salary Advance Management That Keeps You Compliant

Managing salary advances or employee loans can quickly become a compliance headache. Labour law requires that any deduction from an employee’s pay must be in writing and signed by the employee. For many businesses, this means juggling paperwork, tracking repayment schedules, and hoping nothing slips through the cracks. read more

July 22, 2026

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🛡️ Free Disciplinary Code & Warning Register in openHR

Running a business isn’t just about payroll and compliance - it’s also about maintaining a fair, respectful workplace. That’s why openHR includes a built‑in disciplinary code and transgression register, completely free for every user. Making issuing employee warnings for free as simple as a few clicks. read more

July 21, 2026

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📲 openHR is Ready for WhatsApp Usernames

WhatsApp Business usernames are finally opening for registration - and openHR is ready. For employees, usernames mean no more random numbers: finding HR self-service is as simple as searching for openHR. It’s clean, official, and instantly recognisable. read more

July 11, 2026

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How to Deal with a Demotion: An Employer’s Guide

Recent headlines remind us that demotion isn’t just a political reality - it happens in workplaces too. For employers, handling a demotion is one of the most delicate stewardship tasks you’ll face. Done poorly, it can damage morale, trust, and retention. Done well, it can become a turning point for growth and integrity. read more

July 1, 2026

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🚨 Watch Out for Quick AI‑Generated “Payroll Apps”

In recent months, we’ve seen a wave of new payroll apps appear, many of them clearly spun up with the help of AI coding tools. They look slick, promise simplicity, and often claim “SARS compliance.” But here’s the truth: payroll compliance isn’t something you can generate with an AI prompt by companies out to just make a quick buck. read more

June 19, 2026

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When is my tax return due for 2026?

 SARS has officially published the deadlines for the 2026 year of assessment in Government Gazette No. 54598 (Notice 7422, 30 April 2026). What you need to know. read more

May 5, 2026

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🚀 Orbital Data Centers: Can Laws Keep Up With Tech?

SpaceX and other players are floating the idea of data centers in orbit - promising abundant solar power, reduced cooling environmental and economic costs, and a futuristic edge for AI workloads. But before we get swept up in the vision, we need to ask: can users truly trust their data when it’s stored beyond Earth’s borders? read more

May 5, 2026