Shaping corporate law: important revisions to the Companies Act
A comprehensive guide to the changes introduced by the Companies Amendment Act and the Companies Second Amendment Act.
Labour laws set for major overhaul
From stronger retrenchment safeguards to the inclusion of gig workers under formal labour protections, proposed amendments could redefine the future of work for millions of South Africans.
Proposed VAT increase: fiscal necessity or economic catastrophe?
Instead of hiking VAT, the government could fix its tax collection problems, improve state resource management, and stimulate the economy to boost revenue.
Video interview: New mutual insurer enters the market
CEO Michele Jennings says glu targets a wider audience with straightforward products and digital innovation.
Rand wobbles, markets react – but Budget delay isn’t a crisis (yet)
Financial planners weigh in on the fallout and why investors should stay calm.
Will a 2% VAT hike fix the Budget – or break consumers?
The VAT hike could add R58bn to government revenue, but with coalition partners clashing over its impact on ordinary South Africans, the debate over how to fund critical services without deepening the cost-of-living crisis is far from settled.
Tax adjustments, debt concerns, and relief measures: a look at the Budget that wasn’t
A postponed Budget Speech means uncertainty for taxpayers, but the VAT hike and personal income tax adjustments offer insight into the government’s fiscal strategy.
Health Minister signals opposition to low-cost benefit options for medical schemes
In its long-awaited report, the Council for Medical Schemes says its preferred recommendation is not to introduce LCBOs.
PA report contradicts Ithala and KZN Treasury’s solvency claims
A PA-commissioned solvency report questions Ithala’s financial health, raising concerns about its equity, loan book, and potential shortfall in repaying depositors.
BHF slams CMS report on LCBOs as flawed and politically motivated
The Board of Healthcare Funders questions the timing and content of the CMS’s report, claiming it ignores stakeholder input and the opposition to low-cost benefit options is politically motivated.
Expired driving permit was not material to the loss, non-life ombud rules
The insurer argued the hijacked vehicle should not have been on the road because the driver’s PrDP had expired.
Minister proposes interim framework for collective healthcare tariff-setting
The Board of Health Funders has ‘serious reservations’ about giving the Department of Health the power to manage the block exemption negotiation process.
The dark side of digital romance: how ‘pig butchering’ scams are targeting daters
From fake love to stolen funds, romance scams powered by AI and cryptocurrency are on the rise – find out how to protect yourself from this growing threat.
Old Mutual chief executive to take early retirement
Following 32 years with Old Mutual and nearly five as CEO, Iain Williamson is stepping down in August.
Warning of impersonation scam involving Nampak
The FSCA also advises the public to be cautious of World Option Crypto and JoziEx.
US bonds: when a dead asset comes alive
With the risk premium of bonds relative to equities at a 20-year low, US bonds – particularly medium-term ones – are regaining their relevance in diversified investment portfolios.
MPs push for deeper financial sector transformation
The Finance and the Trade and Industry committees will engage with roleplayers from across the sector before finalising a report that will be tabled in Parliament.
Funeral home fined R11.4m for unauthorised insurance business
The two directors were debarred for 20 and 10 years, respectively.
