Treasury director Yanga Mputa appointed as the new Tax Ombud
The ombud’s office is a crucial mechanism for ensuring fairness, accountability, and transparency in the tax system, finance ministry says.
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Discovery loses bid to force RAF to resume paying medical scheme members’ claims
The administrator is seeking interim relief until the Constitutional Court rules on the matter.
Why NHI will restrict freedom of choice when it comes to private health care
Health department deputy director-general says NHI could function as efficiently as Sars or the Airports Company.
‘Road Accident Fund is in ICU with one foot in the grave,’ says Scopa chairperson
Ministry of Transport instructed to appoint a new board after Members of Parliament witness ‘a national disaster’ at the fund’s offices.
Vagaries surrounding NHI benefits may provide grounds for a constitutional challenge
The lack of clarity over the benefits package means one cannot determine whether the state is fulfilling its obligation to provide access to health care.
‘Win’ for health department in battle over NHI-linked Certificate of Need
The High Court will have to revisit the constitutionality of certificates that determine where doctors can work.
The groundwork for risk-on investment strategies is being laid
The relationship between the percentage of US banks tightening or reducing their lending criteria and momentum in world stock markets.
NHI Bill is a ‘charade’ that will collapse eventually, says BLSA
Department of Health director-general says NHI can be built despite the dire condition of the public healthcare system.
Regulator rules on Budget Insurance’s Faf in a Speedo advert
Two members of the public complained that the image of De Klerk in his ‘underwear/costume’ was distasteful and caused them discomfort.
Unit trust portfolios that attracted the most money over the past 12 months
Assets under management increase to R3.27 trillion.
Sanlam Umbrella Fund expects group risk premiums to fall over the next two years
What is a fair long-term profit margin on group risk business?
No, you did not receive a WhatsApp from the head of the FSCA
The impersonator pretends to have information about an investigation … and solicits a ‘settlement payment’.
Benchmark Survey: 1 in 5 South Africans doubt they will be able to retire
Report also flags the decline in employers making it compulsory for employees to join a medical scheme.
Shift in Discovery Life claims as Covid moves from pandemic to endemic
The reduction in Covid-19-related death claims in 2022 was offset by increasing morbidity trends.
Why I’ve turned positive on the rand
Most of the bad news seems to be reflected in current market prices.
Organised crime and illicit trade are sucking billions out of the economy
The lockdowns provided illicit traders with a golden opportunity to expand their activities, report says.
Sanlam notes uptick in sickness, disability claims among younger South Africans
The total value of claims in 2022 was 23% lower than in 2021, partially because of a marked decrease in Covid-related claims.
