14 appear in court over alleged R3.99m VAT refund fraud
The case forms part of Project Jan Vas, a wider investigation into an alleged organised criminal network targeting the tax system across several provinces.
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Brendan Dunn ‘goes one step further’ to win 2026 Planner of Year Award
Here are all the award-winners announced at the Financial Planning Institute’s gala dinner on Wednesday night.
Sanlam offers R505 a share to take Santam private
Sanlam wants to take full ownership of Santam in a deal that values minority shareholders’ exit at a 26.6% premium.
Sizwe Hosmed enters 2027 with 40% solvency and self-administration in place
Contributions will increase by between 7.5% and 8.5%, with Essential Copper introducing a lower-income band.
Momentum Corporate to acquire full ownership of Verso
The deal gives Momentum full ownership of the retirement fund administrator despite Verso’s recent losses, with scale and complementary businesses central to the rationale.
FSCA investigates Sanus after receiving client complaints
The regulator is examining possible contraventions involving the provider, which operates the EZInvest and Financix trading platforms.
Your future self is counting on you
World Financial Planning Day is a timely reminder to reflect on your retirement plan, with MBSE’s Julette Wentzel asking whether your future self will thank you for today’s decisions.
Financial control improves, but households still have little room for error
The latest Sanlam index shows that greater control over monthly commitments does not necessarily mean people are better prepared for an unexpected financial shock.
FIC provides practical guide to RMCP submissions under Directive 12
The FIC has laid out the practical steps for accountable institutions facing their first RMCP submission deadlines under Directive 12.
Bonitas raises contributions by 8.7% as new service model takes shape
Four months after a troubled administrator switch, Bonitas is betting on new products, tighter managed care, and a stronger digital offering to rebuild member value and trust.
Discovery Health’s 2027 plans: 8.2% average increase and a new option
Two out of three beneficiaries will face increases below 8%, while Discovery is adding a new lower-cost plan and expanding its personalised health platform.
Medihelp sets 7.5% weighted average increase for 2027
Most members will face increases of 7% or less, while the scheme is adding benefits in mental health, maternity, preventive care, and emergency treatment.
Most parents have an education plan, but few are prepared for the full cost
FNB’s survey suggests that underestimated expenses and reliance on current income leave many plans vulnerable as children progress through the education system.
A drafted will is not necessarily a valid will
Discovery found execution errors in 18% of returned wills, while adviser-linked clients completed the journey from drafting to secure storage 22% faster.
Private markets: SA has the opportunity, but not yet the architecture
Expanding access to private assets could broaden investment and funding options, but South Africa must grapple with valuation, liquidity, data, and regulatory challenges.
Before you judge someone else’s will, check your own
As World Financial Planning Day highlights the value of turning financial goals into action, MBSE’s Tyrone Ford asks whether your own estate plan would leave your family knowing what you wanted – and what to do next.
Housing purpose alone does not secure a pension-backed loan
The Adjudicator upheld a fund’s reliance on affordability requirements but cautioned it about poor service delivery and delayed communication.
