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This week, reports suggested officials are exploring a mix of measures, including higher taxes on partnerships used by lawyers and accountants.

Lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, bankers, all should have been looking at this group and saying, hang on, this doesn't add up.

"There's just such a great work ethic in South Africa, and an energy about South Africans," says Simon Wheeler, a Durban-based chartered accountant who also works in the sector.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is considering changes to the tax system which would lead to some lawyers, accountants and doctors paying more, in next month's Budget.

The suggestions recommend escrow providers have relevant credentials, are subject to audits by certified accountants and have more than $10 million in bond coverage.