Court slaps Ithala for ignoring warnings, upholds repayment administrator’s authority
The High Court says the state-owned financier must comply with deposit controls while awaiting the Supreme Court of Appeal’s ruling.
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Sticky VAT thresholds create ‘economic distortion’
Tax specialists say stagnant thresholds have the opposite effect of policy aims – instead of freeing SMEs to scale up, they incentivise remaining under the threshold.
Why I turned bearish on risk assets
Stocks are tasting new highs – largely powered by IT and communications services – yet leading indicators point to weaker manufacturing and downside earnings risk.
Cyber threats: awareness high, but cover still low
Only a fraction of South African consumers and businesses have cyber cover, leaving a significant gap between awareness and protection.
Rapid growth of Ninety One fund signals rising demand for SA infrastructure debt
The SA Infrastructure Credit Fund has reached R2 billion in assets under management, with over 80% deployed into transport, energy, water, and digital projects.
Insurer told to withdraw advert that promoted discrimination
The ARB found that the ad’s analogy between greeting a taxi driver in the ‘wrong’ language and driving without insurance relied on a harmful stereotype.
Life insurers pay out R39.5bn, with 95.6% of death claims honoured
Policies subject to underwriting had the highest payout rates in 2024, reflecting lower fraud and non-disclosure and the value of comprehensive risk assessment.
‘No one is coming to save us’ – a call for women-led wealth networks
Biotech innovator Dineo Lioma urges female entrepreneurs to back one another, citing Africa’s $45bn funding gap and the power of women-led businesses to multiply capital and create jobs.
No blanket exchange control exemption for cryptocurrencies
The SARB will publish targeted frameworks to govern cross-border crypto flows and CASP reporting, says the Minister of Finance.
CIS industry tops R4 trillion as investors ride JSE rally
Only R23bn of the R146.13bn in annual net inflows was fresh capital, yet reinvested dividends and interest helped push AUM to R4.16 trillion.
MFSA: Buy Now, Pay Later operating in a regulatory void, putting millions at risk
BNPL’s credit-like features require the same statutory protections under the National Credit Act, says MicroFinance South Africa.
Buy now, panic later: a legal deep dive into SA’s payment revolution
This analysis examines whether BNPL falls under the National Credit Act or the FAIS regime, spotlights enforcement gaps, and considers how the pending COFI Bill could plug systemic vulnerabilities.
SARB sees path to growth: lower inflation, de-risking, and smarter debt
Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago says permanently lower inflation, fiscal consolidation, and reduced country risk could cut interest rates and create space for sustainable growth.
Capitec joins Pick n Pay banking network
While other banks scale back, Capitec is expanding its footprint – joining Pick n Pay’s in-store banking and actively opening new ATMs nationwide.
SA’s growth outlook brightens – but personal inflation could dim the gains
Old Mutual’s Johann Els says rising personal inflation could quietly erode household finances and retirement savings – making it vital to save early and more.
Tax disputes: compliance and the interests of justice trump rigid timelines
The Supreme Court of Appeal found in favour of SARS despite it ignoring a 45-day timeline for more than a year.
Poly-jobbing is the new normal as young South Africans hustle to make ends meet
Old Mutual reports that 75% of 18-to-29-year-olds earn from two or more jobs, with social-media selling and small businesses playing a growing role in income strategies.
