This is collection of popular and largely free accounting software for use in South Africa. Please visit the individual sites to learn more about each offering:

http://www.limeledger.co.za/
http://www.freeaccounting.co.za/
http://www.pbs-easybooks.com/accounting-software.htm
http://southafrica.smetoolkit.org/sa/en/content/en/53155/Accounting-Software-for-the-smallest-of-business-
http://www.entrepreneurmag.co.za/entrepreneur-today/free-accounting-software-for-small-business/
http://www.omniaccounts.co.za/
http://www.msbaccounting.co.za/
http://www.adminsoftware.biz/customercomments.shtml
http://www.cashbooklite.com/