Medihelp’s turnaround: How the scheme rebuilt its business before its balance sheet
Twelve months after reporting a solvency ratio of just 20.99%, Medihelp returned above the statutory threshold while almost nine-folding its operating surplus.
Funeral insurance Bill moves to Parliament, but questions persist
The proposed reforms could require significant operational changes for insurers, but industry experts believe they address only part of the problem.
Focus on COFI at Moonstone’s Regulatory Update Webinar
The webinar will explore the latest regulatory developments and what they mean for future supervisory expectations.
FSCA provisionally withdraws Mixirite’s licence
The regulator’s concerns include alleged high-pressure sales tactics, unrealistic return promises, and inadequate disclosures to clients.
Ithala enters next phase as repayment administrator’s role comes under review
As the National Treasury-backed repayment programme for Ithala depositors nears completion, KZN Treasury says the Prudential Authority will review the repayment administrator’s role.
ConCourt confirms limits of VAT relief for second-hand gold
Refining does not erase the legal significance of earlier manufacture into non-prescribed forms such as jewellery.
Could your Uber ride be processed as an international payment?
The SARB is proposing new rules to address situations where local services are paid for through offshore payment networks.
Consumers fear they are running out of financial breathing room
A Debt Rescue survey suggests many households have little capacity left to absorb higher borrowing costs, adding to concerns about rising food, fuel, and electricity expenses.
Seven-year R5.5m fraud exposes dangers of unchecked payment controls
Businesses should regularly review user permissions and payment approvals to reduce opportunities for financial misconduct.
SCA’s property rights ruling has lessons for new expropriation law
The ruling was decided under the 1975 Act, yet commentators say its constitutional principles will remain relevant when the new law eventually takes effect.
Living benefits dominate claims among under-30s
Discovery’s claims data highlights how illness and disability can disrupt a young adult’s financial future long before retirement planning begins.
High Court upholds medical schemes’ recovery powers
The ruling preserves a key anti-fraud tool that industry bodies say protects member funds and helps contain healthcare costs.
MBSE marks a milestone with first in-person graduation ceremony
As graduates celebrate their success, prospective students have until 29 June to enrol for the second semester of the 2026 academic year.
Connected data is strengthening the fight against tax evasion
Advanced data matching is helping SARS to identify businesses and individuals whose tax affairs do not align with their activities.
Tax filing season will put new security measures to the test
After concerns over profile hijackings and fraud, SARS says stronger security measures are central to its digital-first tax-filing strategy.
When a misdirected email becomes a POPIA enforcement case
The enforcement notice suggests that internal, accidental disclosures can still become reportable security compromises with formal regulatory consequences.
Tribunal draws line between enforcement powers and personal redress
The decision highlights the distinction between punishing misconduct and compensating consumers who claim to have suffered losses.
How close is South Africa to a digital rand?
While research into a retail CBDC continues, the SARB believes modernising the payment infrastructure will deliver greater near-term benefits.
