Spam calls are now electronic communication: guidance note closes direct marketing loophole
The Information Regulator’s Guidance Note on Direct Marketing under POPIA classifies traditional phone calls as electronic communication.
Author: Moonstone Information Refinery
SCA upholds order to release full Steinhoff forensic report
The judgment highlights the impact of Steinhoff’s collapse on retirement funds and the public’s right to understand the nation’s biggest corporate scandal.
Small businesses gain relief under Employment Equity Act amendments
The amendments to the Employment Equity Act will come into force on 1 January. Employers must navigate new compliance requirements and prepare for the road ahead.
Financial pressure shapes South Africans’ views on two-pot options
Survey finds that 57% are comfortable with having access to their savings, while 29% are concerned about the impact on their long-term savings.
Tribunal ruling draws clear line on Adjudicator’s jurisdiction over unapproved disability claims
The ruling underscores that disputes over unapproved disability claims underwritten by insurers through employer-held policies must be addressed with employers and insurers.
‘Enhanced member engagement’ yields higher inflows for Alexforbes
Profit from operations increased by 13% despite higher operating expenses attributed in part to implementing the two-pot system.
Two pots: most Alexforbes members who have claimed will do so again
The company says 32% of its membership base have submitted claims with a value of about R6.5 billion.
SARB warns of the risks if SA fails to exit the grey list by June 2025
The bank’s Financial Stability Review also flags the growing financial distress among households and SMMEs and the vulnerabilities in the commercial real estate sector.
FIC report on how to identify and avoid holiday scams
The report highlights patterns, red flags, and practical steps to avoid holiday rental and travel scams.
Vaping epidemic among teens fuels debate on Tobacco Control Bill and insurance impact
A UCT-led study finds that nearly one-third of Grade 12 learners regularly engage in vaping.
Judge rebukes bank for ‘high-handed’ approach to credit agreement reinstatement
Credit providers must quantify their reasonable enforcement costs promptly to allow for an agreement to be reinstated.
Santam to acquire stake in MultiChoice’s insurance business
Santam will pay Sanlam Life R925 million to buy 60% of the A1 ordinary shares in NMS Insurance Services.
NCC warns shoppers of fraudulent suppliers this festive season
From 1 December, the NCC’s contact centre hotline will be zero-rated for three months to help consumers report fake or expired foodstuffs.
DBE pushes ahead with matric results publication amid privacy debate
Despite an enforcement notice from the Information Regulator, the Department of Basic Education says it will publish the 2024 matric results in newspapers.
Choosing the best life cover for your clients: key questions to ask
Choosing the best life insurance for your clients is about more than comparing prices. It’s about ensuring the cover meets their unique risks and needs, from income protection to cancer care, says Bidvest Life’s Mark Neil.
Video Interview: Should the two-pot system result in new investment strategies?
Old Mutual’s Andrew Davison highlights why the two-pot system could lead to better retirement outcomes – and what trustees and advisers need to consider to make it happen.
State takes action against ex-SAA audit chair for irregular tender
Yakhe Kwinana has appeared in court charged with fraud for failing to disclose conflicts of interest in an SAA auditing tender.
