High Court: Minister’s power to set VAT rate is unconstitutional
The declaration of invalidity was suspended for 24 months and referred to the Constitutional Court for confirmation.
Deepfake profits and ‘overwhelming’ illegality: Banxso liquidated
The High Court finds Banxso knowingly benefited from deepfake adverts, misled clients about its licence and returns, and is ‘hopelessly insolvent’.
Bonitas-Medscheme court battle stalls as application removed from urgent roll
Medscheme’s bid to halt Bonitas’ administration transition has been delayed after procedural lapses and unresolved interlocutory issues forced the matter off the urgent roll.
Last call for accessible FAIS-aligned entry qualifications at MBSE
With applications closing on 15 June, MBSE’s FETC NQF 4 programmes offer a final chance to secure recognised FAIS credits before more restrictive replacements take effect.
FIC publishes draft communication on travel rule compliance for CASPs
The draft PCC reinforces zero-threshold travel rule application, mandatory real-time monitoring, enhanced controls for unhosted wallets, and strict freezing obligations.
New ‘MyWealth Method’ group surfaces as investigations grind on
A Telegram group reviving the MyWealth name is promoting crypto investment opportunities, as the FSCA’s investigations linked to earlier enforcement actions continue.
Ombud Council issues new rules for Pension Funds Adjudicator
The framework formalises complaint-handling procedures, introduces mechanisms such as conciliation and summary dismissal, and will be implemented in phases.
Medical scheme vs medical insurance: the risk conversation advisers can’t avoid
In this edition of Cover to Cover, we unpack the structural, regulatory, and underwriting differences that advisers must clarify before recommending either healthcare funding option.
Budget strengthens saving for retirement, says Sanlam
The changes include the increase in the annual tax-deduction cap, and new annuitisation and living annuity commutation thresholds.
Gig workers risk claim rejections by choosing the wrong cover
Opting for personal cover to save on premiums can backfire. Insurers may reject claims if income-generating use was not disclosed.
Draft PCC 122 clarifies FICA obligations for special purpose vehicles
SPVs designated as accountable institutions must comply with FICA in full, including independent registration and adherence to RMCP and reporting requirements.
Kamlana reappointed as FSCA Commissioner for a second five-year term
The terms of two deputy commissioners were also renewed, while the third deputy will step down at the end of May.
FST sets aside debarment after finding contradictions in forensic evidence
Sanlam found that the client’s signatures were forged, but its own handwriting expert came to a different conclusion.
Budget 2026: why advisers should revisit every client plan
From CGT thresholds to small business tax and foreign allowances, Ronald King identifies the changes that could materially reshape financial plans.
Former Steinhoff executive Stéhan Grobler fined R358.75m
The FSCA says Grobler contravened the Financial Markets Act by publishing false or misleading financial statements between 2014 and 2017.
Holding the line: fiscal discipline takes centre stage
National Treasury Director-General Duncan Pieterse says South Africa’s core fiscal challenge is structurally low economic growth that trails population expansion.
Smart tech boosts compliance, yet R646bn tax debt looms large
Using AI and third-party data, SARS identified some 100 000 high-income earners who were not registered for tax.
A ‘new’ world order that looks a lot like the old one
For investors, geopolitics is no longer background noise. It is a core driver of supply chains, inflation, and sovereign risk premia, says Momentum’s Sanisha Packirisamy.
