Jooste’s death raises questions about the fate of seized assets and Steinhoff prosecution
A fiduciary expert discusses the legal complexities surrounding attached assets in the wake of Markus Jooste’s death.
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Primary health insurance policies can be sold for another year
The exemption will remain in force for 12 months unless a decision is made on low-cost benefit options before 31 March 2025.
Tax collection in 2023/24 comes in at R10bn more than expected
SARS rakes in more from personal income and VAT, but corporate tax slumps by almost 9%.
RAF claims ‘out of ICU’, but hundreds of millions still owed to medical scheme clients
Despite Parliament’s commitment to prioritise the Road Accident Amendment Bill, there has been no further communication about the comments submitted on the draft legislation.
RAF’s legal rope nearing its end as High Court tells fund to pay R33 million
The recent ruling by the High Court underscores the Road Accident Fund’s obligation to reimburse medical scheme members for past medical expenses covered by the injured person’s medical scheme after a motor vehicle accident.
Old Mutual prepares to shake up banking sector with new bank
South Africa’s second-largest insurer is set to launch a bank that will focus on capturing the mass market segment.
Public warned against doing investment business with these entities
The unlawful impersonation of authorised FSPs to convince the public to part with their money is increasing.
Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years’ imprisonment for FTX fraud
The judge criticised Bankman-Fried for his lack of remorse and stated that he knew his actions were criminal.
Rise in life policy uptake despite economic pressures
Lapses and surrenders fell slightly in 2023, while consumers purchased more risk and savings policies than they did in 2022.
Entities that don’t take clients’ data security seriously are playing with fire
Dis-Chem is in the clear. TransUnion was issued with an Enforcement Notice, and the Information Regulator is investigating the data breach at the CIPC.
Jooste’s death won’t affect Steinhoff investigation
A former Steinhoff executive appeared in the Specialised Commercial Crimes Court on Friday charged with fraud and racketeering.
NHI will ‘definitely’ be funded once the Bill becomes law – Godongwana
National Treasury will work with the Department of Health on the funding scenarios outlined in the 2017 White Paper.
Interest rate cuts only likely in the third quarter of this year
The drier El Niño weather pattern is emerging as one of the biggest risks to the outlook for food inflation.
SA’s financial literacy challenge: navigating debt, unemployment, and education
The ASISA Foundation strives to empower individuals and communities to navigate financial complexities and make informed decisions.
The global investment landscape four years after Covid
The long, painfully slow post-bubble recovery of the Japanese market forces us to ask whether there is a similar risk to the euphoria over AI.
Unpaid commission: High Court rejects FSP’s set-off defence
The insurance marketer was an independent contractor – no mutual indebtedness existed between him and TWK Agri.
An insurer is not a supplier under the Consumer Protection Act
When seeking compensation from an insurer because of alleged third-party negligence, the best course of action is to pursue the matter in court, the National Consumer Tribunal says.
