Paylio Blog

Payroll, compliance and running a school — explained simply.

Practical guidance for South African schools, from the team behind Paylio.

Compliance5 min read

UIF and SDL for School Payroll: What South African Schools Need to Know

A plain-English breakdown of UIF and SDL contributions for school staff — what you owe, who's exempt, and how it fits into your monthly payroll run.

1 September 2026

Compliance4 min read

POPIA Compliance Checklist for South African Schools

A practical checklist for keeping your school's staff and parent data POPIA compliant — without needing a dedicated compliance officer.

20 August 2026

Product3 min read

Why Schools Are Moving Payroll to WhatsApp

No new software, no training, no separate login. Here's why more South African schools are choosing to run payroll directly from WhatsApp.

5 August 2026