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The third quarter of 2023, to the end of September, was a disappointing one for investors in local and offshore markets.Locally, investment performance echoed the subdued sentiment on the state of the South African economy. The SA Reserve Bank kept interest rates high at 8.5% as inflation came off…
By: Palesa DubeWhen you leave your job, your group life benefits end, or at least that's what many believe. The truth is: not necessarily.If you are retrenched, venturing into entrepreneurship or changing jobs, it may be worthwhile exploring the benefits of exercising the continuation options (…
South Africa’s constitution promises justice for all, but as we know, in practice, pursuing justice through the courts is a course of action open only to the rich and powerful. Unless a civic organisation can provide support in a dispute against a big financial firm, for example, which may employ…
ACCORDING to Wikipedia, soft skills are defined as “a combination of people skills, social skills, communication skills, character traits, attitudes, career attributes, social intelligence and emotional intelligence quotients… that enable people to navigate their environment, work well with others…
ACCORDING to Wikipedia, soft skills are defined as “a combination of people skills, social skills, communication skills, character traits, attitudes, career attributes, social intelligence and emotional intelligence quotients… that enable people to navigate their environment, work well with others…
Higher interest rates continue to squeeze the finances of most households, and this could dampen Black Friday and Christmas spending, according to Altron FinTech Household Resilience Index (AFHRI).According to the report, 11 of the 20 constituent indicators of the AFHRI have declined year-on-year,…
Pranisha SalikramAs we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, it is essential to reflect on the incredible women who have been trailblazers in breaking barriers and attaining leadership positions across various industries.Women have defied societal norms, shattered glass ceilings, and proven time…
Pranisha SalikramAs we celebrate Women’s Month in South Africa, it is essential to reflect on the incredible women who have been trailblazers in breaking barriers and attaining leadership positions across various industries.Women have defied societal norms, shattered glass ceilings, and proven time…
Despite South African employers spending millions on wellness initiatives every year and increasing their spend by 20% since the pandemic, 55% of professionals still believe that their employer is not doing enough to combat stress in the workplace.Professionals at riskAccording to a recent poll of…
Despite South African employers spending millions on wellness initiatives every year and increasing their spend by 20% since the pandemic, 55% of professionals still believe that their employer is not doing enough to combat stress in the workplace.Professionals at riskAccording to a recent poll of…
By Feroza PetersenTHE issue of banking misconduct that continues to reverberate through South Africa’s financial sector is one in which the Competition Commission has dragged a select group of international banks, including the surprising inclusion of Nedbank, into the spotlight.The accusation was…
If you’ve never heard of the term Girl Math, neither have I until recently. It is a social media trend where young women (and Generation Z in particular) justify how they spend their money, especially on non-essentials.The latest discourse to hit social media revolves around spending, consumerism…
By: Claudia MendesThere are still several types of visas available such as the D7 retirement or passive income visa. Whichever route you choose, you need to review your wealth planning and the tax implications of moving beforehand, possibly restructuring your wealth and ensuring that you are tax…
It is the last week of wills month, which is an annual awareness campaign around a very important part of estate planning. Planning one’s own mortality is often the last thing on anybody’s mind, but failing to draw up a valid will or a proper plan can leave questions around your dying wishes – and…
Retail and e-commerce sectors globally have the highest number of companies that offer the option to purchase through cryptocurrency, according to a new report by crypto tax software CoinLedger.The study compiled a list of more than 300 major companies which are known to accept cryptocurrency…
Car insurance is a deeply personal thing, influenced by your personal habits, preferences and individualistic features like your driving record, place of residence and even your credit score.Many drivers are unaware of the link between their credit score and their car insurance, while some people…
By Di HaidenThe greylisting of South Africa is now very definitely in place, and it has had more of an impact than we would like to believe! It was already an onerous process dealing with anything cross-border related, but it has been made much more complicated and lengthier following the…
There seems to be huge confusion and various interpretations of which types of trust beneficiaries to include as “beneficial owners” after new measures were hastily introduced in an attempt to avoid greylisting and meet the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) requirements. Do trustees have to…
: The Government Employees Pension Fund chairperson Dondo Mogajane launched the GEPF’s Transformation Policy last week, marking a watershed move for economic transformation in South Africa. The policy, unveiled at the GEPF Annual Thought Leadership Conference 2023 in Cape Town, will throw the full…
IN THE realm of law and justice, Aristotle’s timeless aphorism that, “The law is reason free from passion” stands as a guiding light, urging us to uphold the principles of impartiality, fairness and rationality.In today’s world, however, these principles face an arduous test as the justice system…