How the Two-Pot System is Reshaping Retirement

How the Two-Pot System is Reshaping Retirement

Rob Southey, Head of Asset Consulting at Momentum Consultants & Actuaries, reflects on how the Two-Pot System is driving the retailisation of South Africa’s...
Leonie van Pletzen, CEO of MFSA

The compliance crisis: Increased ID verification fees proposed by Department of...

MicroFinance South Africa (MFSA) is urging immediate engagement by national policymakers following the Department of Home Affairs’ (DHA) recently gazetted announcement to increase identity...
Leonie van Pletzen, CEO of MicroFinance South Africa (MFSA)

Protecting borrowers by protecting lenders – why fair regulation matters

Access to affordable credit is essential for financial inclusion, which plays a critical role in improving financial stability and driving economic participation in South...
Women Investment Network (WIN)

Women Investment Network (WIN) Launches with a Bold Call to Action...

The highly anticipated launch of the Women Investment Network (WIN) took place on Wednesday, 26 March 2025, at The Venue in Greenpark, Sandton, marking...
Dr Shahiem Patel, Dean of Regent Business School

The Postponement of South Africa’s National Budget Speech: A Critical Juncture...

The recent postponement of South Africa’s national budget speech marks a defining moment in the country’s financial and governance framework. This delay, the first...
Marc Lubner, Executive Chairperson, Afrika Tikkun

AFRIKA TIKKUN CALLS FOR A MORE SUSTAINABLE AND PRODUCTIVE APPROACH TO...

"Simply handing out money is not enough. Social Grants must drive employment, not entrench dependency” says Marc Lubner, Executive Chairperson, Afrika Tikkun. Friday, 7 February...
The Faded Rainbow: 30 Years into South Africa’s Democracy

The Faded Rainbow: 30 Years into South Africa’s Democracy

Three decades into our constitutional democracy, the remnants of our dark past continue to lurk in the layered echelons of our unequal society. In...

Leaders dedicating themselves to  self-mastery will help build a better South...

Self-mastery, as defined by the Collins dictionary, is 'the ability to take control of one's life without being blown off course by feelings, urges,...
Taxi Industry and the complexity of Tax Compliance

Taxi Industry and the complexity of Tax Compliance

The South African taxi industry, a cornerstone of the nation's transport landscape, has long been under scrutiny for its apparent underpayment of taxes. However,...
Impact of the Conference of Parties (COP) on tobacco control in South Africa

Impact of the Conference of Parties (COP) on tobacco control in...

The 10th Conference of the Parties (COP) convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) will be taking place in November 2023 to discuss the...

OSTI encourages drivers to review their vehicle cover for the coming...

As the easter holiday season approaches, many families will be planning their long-distance trips to visit relatives or to go on holiday. These trips...
China’s Alibaba Shrugs Off .75b Antitrust Fine, Shares Rally

China’s Alibaba Shrugs Off $2.75b Antitrust Fine, Shares Rally

Alibaba Group Holding Ltd does not expect any material impact from the antitrust crackdown in China that will push it to overhaul how it deals...