Softline Pastel (or Sage Pastel International) is South Africa’s leading developer of accounting, payroll, ERP and business software for the small, medium and large enterprise market. Founded in 1989, Softline Pastel has developed an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the industry over the past 21 years, establishing itself as the market leader and the preferred choice of South African businesses. As a member of the Softline Group, which is owned by the UK-based Sage Group plc, Softline Pastel is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa, with branches in both Cape Town and Durban. In addition, Pastel has over 3 500 Channel and Business Partners within South Africa and is used by over 200 000 businesses around the world. Pastel’s reputation as the trusted name in accounting and payroll software is reaffirmed by the fact that 9 out of 10 accountants recommend Pastel.