TAX AND ECONOMIC SOLUTIONS AFRICA
Bridging Tax, Fiscal Policy & Public Finance
Building a More Informed South Africa
We’ve worked on improving the lives of over 25,000 young people through direct practice.
What we do
Tax Literacy & Education
We develop educational programmes that make South Africa's tax system easier to understand. Our initiatives support learners, students, small businesses and the general public, helping them better understand taxation, taxpayer rights and responsibilities. From school-based Tax Career Days to webinars and workshops, we take tax education beyond the traditional boardroom.
Research & Advocacy
TESA engages with issues affecting tax administration, fiscal policy and public finance in South Africa. Through research and evidence-based advocacy, we contribute to conversations around how public finances are raised, allocated and managed. Our objective is to encourage informed dialogue around fiscal policies that affect government, businesses and communities.
Public Dialogue & Convening
We bring together tax professionals, economists, policymakers, business leaders, academics and members of the public to discuss the economic issues shaping South Africa. Our events create spaces where complex fiscal announcements can be unpacked, questioned and understood.
SME & Business Support
We help small and medium-sized businesses better understand the tax, financial and economic environment in which they operate. Through practical workshops, funding clinics and educational initiatives, TESA connects entrepreneurs with information and resources that can support better decision-making around tax compliance, business finance and access to funding. Our goal is to help SMEs engage more confidently with the systems, institutions and opportunities that influence their growth.
ABOUT TESA
Tax & Economic Solutions Africa NPC
Founded in 2025 by Shillyboy Mothiba, CA(SA), MCom (Taxation), TESA was established as an independent non-profit platform focused on tax literacy, fiscal policy dialogue, public finance research and advocacy.
Shillyboy is a Chartered Accountant with a Master of Commerce in Taxation from the University of the Witwatersrand and professional experience in tax advisory, SARS tax disputes, trust taxation, private wealth and family business structuring.
TESA opened its operational doors with The Budget Debrief in Sandton, Johannesburg, and has since expanded its work through events, webinars, workshops and community-based education initiatives.
OUR VISION
A More Informed, Transparent & Accountable South Africa
To be South Africa’s leading independent platform for tax literacy, fiscal policy dialogue and public finance research, contributing to a more informed, transparent and accountable tax administration system for all.
OUR MISSION
To design and deliver research, advocacy and educational initiatives that build tax literacy, promote sound fiscal policy and strengthen public finance transparency across South Africa.
From the boardroom to the classroom.
Our Partners
GIVE US A HAND
LET'S BUILD A MORE INFORMED SOUTH AFRICA
Whether you want to partner with TESA, sponsor an event, collaborate on research or bring a tax literacy programme to your school, business or community, we’d like to hear from you.