New Updates Are Live!

Quick Summary 

We’ve rolled out several exciting updates to make your work easier and more efficient.

Highlights include:

• Automatic overnight downloads of SARS correspondence

• More control over bulk email senders

• A brand-new Audit Schedule and dashboard

• A smarter Monday To‑Do email

• A powerful new Save & View button

• The official launch of DataGrows Namibia

We also share an important update on the SARS IRP6 API, along with performance improvements, new tasks, reports, and usability upgrades.

Important Update: SARS IRP6 API

Many of you have been waiting patiently for the launch of the new Provisional Tax (IRP6) within the SARS API.

We’re happy to share that we passed the testing phase. Unfortunately, we discovered issues in the live SARS environment that are outside of our control. There is currently a problem with this version of the SARS API, which causes IRP6 requests to fail.

Because of this:

• We’ve temporarily removed the IRP6 request and submission features from DataGrows

• You won’t be able to create new IRP6 records for calculations at this time

Please know that:

• Development on our side has been ready for weeks

• We are actively pushing SARS to resolve the issue

• The moment the problem is fixed, we will release the feature

Thank you for your patience. We are committed to delivering a working, reliable feature that saves you time and a few grey hairs.

Let’s Get to the Upgrades...

SARS Correspondence: Automatic Downloads

DataGrows will now automatically download new SARS correspondence every evening.

If you’re expecting a letter during the day, you can still manually download it using the client action; otherwise, let DataGrows handle it overnight.

Introducing the Audit Schedule

Planning audits just got easier.

• Each client now has an Audit Start Date you can use as a yearly placeholder

• Once your team is assigned, you can schedule them directly in the Audit Schedule

• This creates a dashboard view showing team workloads across your selected date range

You can now manage resources more clearly and plan ahead with confidence.

Your Monday Morning To‑Do Email Just Got Better

For firms with multiple SA CRM databases, you’ll now receive:

• One consolidated Monday report

• Tasks grouped per staff member

• Tasks shown per database

Thank you to the firm that requested this; it’s a big win for deadline management in larger groups.

New Feature: Save & View Button

We’ve added a brand-new Save & View button to all existing records.

What this means:

• Save & Close = the old Save button

• Save & View = save your changes and immediately see the updated record

This is perfect when:

• Editing a CIPC Annual Return and wanting to see the calculated fee

• Updating a client and checking which tasks were scheduled

For new records, your chosen option (Save & New, Save & Edit, or Save & Close) now completes the action in a single click. You no longer need to select the option and then click.

DataGrows Namibia Is Live!

We’re incredibly proud to announce the official launch of our Namibian Practice Management & CRM Tool

• It has its own landing page

• Built specifically to support Namibian accounting practices

If you’re a South African firm with Namibian clients, reach out. We can set you up with a Namibian database. Please also help us spread the word; we’re excited to support Namibian accountants just as we support you.

Fixes & Improvements

• Major speed and usability improvements to the Filter function

• In-line edit tables now remember column settings (drag and expand) in the same way our standard tables do.

Other Additions

New SARS Tasks

We’ve added new SARS-related tasks you can track and bill for:

1. Check SARS correspondence

2. Load additional SARS payment

3. Tax compliance status check

These tasks can be assigned rates for automated billing.

New Report: Staff Timesheet

The new Staff Timesheet Report helps team members:

• Track hours worked and overtime

• View overtime summaries per person.

• It includes an approval section if you download it.

Please ensure the Staff Rates table is completed for the current billing year so overtime calculates correctly.

Improved Dark Mode (High Contrast)

Dark Mode in High Contrast Mode is now easier to read.

If you struggle with bright screens or standard dark mode, you can enable High Contrast mode on your PC and continue using DataGrows comfortably. Reach out if you need help setting this up.

Excel Uploads Got a Facelift

We’ve improved several Excel templates:

• Client Roles: No longer includes inactive clients, and downloads clients per firm

• Rates: Downloads per firm, with dropdowns extending to the end of your rates, whether there are 200 rows or 200000

• Clients Template:

  • Clearer guide row text

  • Improved flow of required fields

Cleaning up and maintaining your data has never been easier.

Need Help?

If you need assistance setting up or cleaning your data, please reach out. We’re happy to help.

That’s all for now, but there’s always more on the horizon. 

For questions, suggestions, or feedback, email us at support@mydatagrows.com

We Value Your Input. Your feedback shapes every update. Keep the ideas coming, we love hearing from you.

Warm regards,

The DataGrows Team