Covid SRD grant extended pending regulatory amendments
Draft amendments to the SRD Regulations have been published to give effect to the grant’s continuation from April 2026 to March 2027.
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Directors, step back: courts shut the door on DIY legal representation
The judgment delivers a warning to directors: act as your own lawyer without court approval, and your case may be struck out with costs.
Court halts SARS’s ‘pay now, argue later’ rule in R531m tax battle
The judgment clarifies that when a taxpayer offers over-collateralised security and SARS cannot explain real risk, suspension should follow.
Life cover nominations still valid despite administrative slip
A signed nomination received during the policyholder’s lifetime satisfied the contractual requirements despite an incorrect policy number.
Transfer of client data justified debarment, Tribunal finds
Transferring client data to a personal, unauthorised account is sufficient to undermine the trust and integrity required of a representative.
Only 15% make it: the six fault lines that break family businesses
Despite driving most of the world’s GDP, family firms rarely survive the fourth generation – here are the six predictable governance failures that undo them.
Two-pot reform does not unlock vested RA benefits – Tribunal
The system introduced limited access to savings components, but it did not change the longstanding withdrawal restrictions applicable to RAs.
High Court clarifies interpretation of amended Rule 4 in service matters
The Western Cape Division holds that affixing a summons does not automatically satisfy the amended service rule in default judgment applications.
PSG Financial Services announces board leadership change
Founder Willem Theron will step down as non-executive chairperson.
SA tops global fraud charts as FSCA flags social media investment scams
The FSCA warns South Africans to stay vigilant as unauthorised individuals and entities exploit social media and digital platforms to solicit high-risk investments.
Sizwe Hosmed: High Court blocks board comeback, new curator installed
The CMS frames the judgment as necessary to protect members, emphasising the scheme is compliant, operational and under close oversight.
MBSE hits the road: bringing F&I training directly to dealerships
MBSE visits automotive dealerships to equip F&I professionals with CPD, FICA, and POPIA training tailored for their workplace needs.
Study: investor behaviour improved in 2025, but anxiety remains costly
Momentum Investments’ latest behavioural research shows fewer portfolio switches and lower overall ‘behaviour tax’ last year.
Interest rate relief offers breathing space, not a turnaround in household finances
Despite easing inflation and lower borrowing costs, South Africans entering debt counselling use 71% of take-home pay to service debt, according to DebtBusters.
FSCA Consumer Advisory Panel releases inaugural annual report
The report details the Panel’s mandate, membership, and engagement with the regulator since its establishment in 2023.
Debarment set aside after Tribunal flags timing discrepancies
The effective date recorded on the FSCA’s register pre-dated any opportunity to make representations.
When insurance claims are declined: how exclusions work
A complaint reviewed by the National Financial Ombud Scheme highlights how exclusions linked to unlawful conduct are assessed.
