Global risks are landing closer to home for SA businesses
While local risk rankings align with global patterns, infrastructure fragility, business interruption, and cybercrime leave SA firms particularly exposed to cascading disruptions.
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AI vaults from fringe concern to top-tier business risk
Small and mid-sized businesses face heightened AI risks, but targeted support from insurers and advisers can help bridge the gap.
ConCourt clarifies property rights when customary marriages become civil marriages
Antenuptial contracts signed after a customary marriage but before a civil ceremony are invalid without the section 21 process.
FSCA clears crowd-farming platform of unauthorised financial services
But the Authority fines Livestock Wealth and its CEO for displaying a partner FSP licence in a ‘misleading’ way.
Employers must handle return-to-office directives with care, court rules
The Labour Court weighs in on remote work, sick leave, and the moment an employer’s response crossed the line into constructive dismissal.
Being married isn’t enough to secure a death benefit
The Pension Funds Adjudicator draws a line between entitlement to a monthly spouse’s pension and the allocation of a lump-sum death benefit.
February deadline for lowering your tax bill and growing your savings
Contributing to an RA and maxing your tax-free savings account are the fastest ways to reduce taxable income while building tax-efficient wealth.
How insurers can anchor consumers in a changing risk landscape
Rapid, transparent claims processing and simplified policy wording are key to building trust. Firms that demonstrate protection consistently can contribute to a resilient market.
Classic Financial creditors see first dividend, just over 6%
The initial payout returns roughly 6 cents on the rand to creditors, with legal costs taking a large slice – but further recoveries may change the final dividend.
Ithala depositor payouts to continue through 2026 with three-year claim window
FNB has disbursed over R1 billion to Ithala customers and is sending about 5 000 SMS notifications per day to schedule branch visits.
A way out sought for consumers stuck in debt counselling
The National Debt Counselling Association is pushing for a regulated mechanism to remove consumers from incomplete debt counselling caused by life-changing events.
Ensure retirement products are an integral part of your estate plan
RAs and living annuities usually fall outside the deceased estate, which means the proceeds will not be tied up while the estate is finalised.
FSCA issues multiple public warnings about unauthorised operators
South Africans should verify anyone offering financial services or investment opportunities.
CMS says GEMS cannot cut 25% reserve requirement
The comment comes amid a growing standoff between organised labour and GEMS after the scheme announced a 9.8% contribution increase for 2026.
Open letter to Kieswetter highlights rising taxpayer frustration
The Office of the Tax Ombud is seeing the same delays, verification snags, and procedural irregularities highlighted by a tax practitioner.
US stocks: the bar for perfection is set very high, but opportunities abound
Historical trends suggest it could take up to three years for some sectors’ price-to-book ratios to normalise, says Ryk de Klerk.
Former Steinhoff director jailed for 5 years in R376m fraud case
Iwan Schelbert admitted to his role in generating a fraudulent invoice that helped to inflate Steinhoff at Work’s accounts.
