Santam, SAWS partner to expand weather monitoring network
Nine weather stations have been installed across South Africa to improve early warning systems as severe weather events intensify.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
SARS, NCC join forces to tighten grip on non-compliant imports
A new SARS–NCC agreement strengthens enforcement against non-compliant imports as authorities tighten controls on e-commerce and customs risks.
NHI case hinges on one question: was the public truly heard?
The Constitutional Court must decide whether Parliament’s NHI process met constitutional standards – or whether the law must go back for a redo.
FSCA withdraws SA Army Foundation licence, fines officials R44.7m
The Authority debars two senior officials for 30 years after finding unlawful financial practices linked to the SANDF group life insurance scheme.
SCA ruling revives rejected RAF claims – and backdates the bill
A Court-ordered reset of the RAF claims process may force recognition of previously excluded liabilities, with potentially severe consequences for the Fund and the fiscus.
Exam prep that works: How to get the most out of your time
As exams begin, MBSE shares practical strategies to help students use their study time more effectively.
FIC opens portal for submission of risk and compliance returns
The specified accountable institutions have until 30 June or 31 July to complete and submit their RCRs.
3Sixty wins lifeline in accreditation dispute with CMS
The High Court finds the Council must disclose the material it relies on before taking a decision that affects the provider’s ability to operate.
Information Regulator signals tougher POPIA and PAIA enforcement
Werksmans says the Regulator’s performance plan points to stricter oversight of breach reporting, direct marketing, PAIA compliance, and cross-border transfers.
Global insolvency surge to filter into South Africa – Allianz
The trade credit insurer says local business failures remain historically low, but global geopolitical tensions are creating a more fragile operating environment.
Motorists cut fuel use after April price shock
Discovery Insure data points to immediate behavioural shifts, with fewer trips and reduced travel.
SARS publishes tax filing deadlines for 2026
The Notice also sets out who does and does not have to submit a tax return.
Are you a credit provider? Moonstone webinar explains what the RCR requires
Attend this practical session on PCC 23A, Directive 11, and the steps needed to submit a complete and defensible return.
SIU findings expose widening municipal governance failures
Investigations across four provinces reveal recurring irregularities, with recovery and prosecution still lagging far behind the findings.
Clientèle proposes to delist, citing thin trading and valuation gap
The insurer offers to repurchase shares – while restructuring ownership through an empowerment issue and a management share scheme.
Commentators flag key uncertainties in draft exchange control proposals
Exchanges say the draft could affect routine crypto use, while one legal analysis questions whether the framework is truly more permissive.
The evolution of financial advice: why empathy matters as much as expertise
As financial advice shifts beyond technical solutions, advisers are increasingly valued for their ability to guide clients through behaviour and life’s defining moments.
