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As we approach the end of the annual 16 Days of Activism, it’s worthwhile to keep in mind that violence against women and children continues, unabated, 365 days a year, and spikes over the December festive season. This is according to Mara Glennie, Founder and CEO of TEARS Foundation, which offers…
Pick n Pay Smart Shopper has introduced ‘Smart Hopper’ which is a video game in its relaunched app where customers can play daily to win vouchers, helping them save even more.The gameplay involves customers navigating through several levels, reminiscent of classic arcade games, as they hop between…
South African retirees had R625.9 billion of their retirement savings invested in living annuities at the end of 2022, which marks an increase of 47.3% from the R424.8bn invested in living annuities at the end of 2018, says the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa)The number…
AfriForum intensifies fight against NHI after NCOP approves the billAfriForum said it was ready to wage the fiercest battle yet against the National Health Insurance (NHI) after the bill completed the last round of parliamentary approval.The civil rights organisation said it had sent a letter to…
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FCSA) said it received about 93 licence applications from crypto asset financial services providers (FSPs) in October in a bid to legally trade in South Africa.According to the regulator, these applications include new applications from entities applying for…
Have you ever thought to yourself: “Why isn’t there a product for such-and-such?” A problem with our financial institutions is that all too often the customer is expected to fit the product instead of the product being designed to fit the customer. While products have proliferated over the past two…
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana, in a letter, proposed that Parliament extend the date of implementation of the two-pot system from March 1, 2024, to September 1, 2024.The new proposed two-pot system intends to allow members of retirement schemes the flexibility to access one-third of their…
By Bjorn LadewigWhile South Africa’s rising short-term interest rates have inflicted some financial pain on consumers by increasing the cost of living, long-term bond yields have also risen, which means life companies are able to offer higher annuity rates.A guaranteed, or life, annuity is a pooled…
As part of Investor Day held on December 6th, the Sber team reviewed the results of the company's 2021-2023 strategy and talked about its new development strategy to 2026. Taking part in the event were:Herman Gref, CEO and Chairman of the Executive Board;Kirill Tsarev, First Deputy Chairman of the…
Businessman and billionaire investor Zunaid Moti’s acclaimed MotiMoves business mentorship webinar is ready to host its last highly anticipated business webinar for the year. Ending off the year fast and furious, Daytona CEO Justin Divaris will be joining Moti for the session, bringing his 25 years…
As the festive season rolls in, it's time to embrace the joy of giving and New Year's resolutions.HUAWEI’s range of tried and tested tech products is an ideal gift for those looking to enhance their digital experience in the coming year.For the road warrior, home office hero, or studious learner,…
The recently published insurance fraud statistics by the Association of Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa), showing that most fraud cases in 2022 were perpetrated by dishonest financial advisers, raises serious questions about ethics in the advisory industry and underlines the importance…
Old Mutual yesterday confirmed it had reached an amicable agreement with former employees who were dismissed during the height of the Covid-19 crisis, in the wake of the declaration of the Disaster Management Act.“This settlement is, therefore, neither an admission of liability nor linked to the…
Business Unity South Africa (Busa) and B4SA are preparing to submit a petition to President Cyril Ramaphosa, requesting that he refer the NHI Bill back to the National Assembly for amendment.Business groups said yesterday that the bill, in its current format, was not only unworkable,…
Fxview, a leading Forex and CFD industry player operating under the Finvasia Group financial conglomerate, shakes up the financial scene in South Africa with its innovative product suite. In a strategic initiative to expand its outreach in the African region, the multi-asset brokerage continues its…
FSCA issues a public warning against Ever Grow Matrix (Pty) Ltd The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) warns the public to be cautious when conducting financial services business with Ever Grow Matrix (Pty) Ltd (Ever Grow).The FSCA said it received information that Ever Grow invites members…
The South African government’s main weapon to battle obesity in the country was the implementation of a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) known as the Health Promotion Levy (HPL).This came into effect back in April 2018, following a recommendation made by the World Health Organization, in an…
Standard Bank consumer green funding approaches R3 BillionStandard Bank Personal and Private Banking has announced that its consumer green lending book has grown by over 26% to R2.9 billion.The bank’s LookSee Solar Loan features personalised interest rates capped at a maximum of Prime plus 2.5% on…
1. The Centre for Affordable Housing in South Africa states that there are 6 738 520 residential properties on South Africa’s deeds registry, valued at approximately R6.26 trillion. This compares to the total market capitalisation of the Johannesburg Stock Exchange of approximately R7 trillion. (…
By: Capo CassidyMy troubled relationship with money stems from my childhood. As a family, we lived beyond our means. My sisters and I didn’t understand the numbers, but we knew we were living recklessly. We felt that things could go terribly wrong at any moment. It was similar to living with an…