The regulator says it is monitoring the situation and sees signs of improvement, but some members continue to report difficulties accessing healthcare and resolving claims.
South African households’ real net wealth increased by an estimated R1 009.1 billion (R1.009 trillion) from the onset of the second quarter of 2020 (Q2 2020) to the end of the year (Q4 […]
“When you consider that most South Africans retire without sufficient savings, a lack of decent increases will exacerbate the problem,” according to Twané Wessels, Product Actuary at retirement income specialist, Just. Salary increases […]
“Overall, I think the Minister had a very tough task to start with in trying to increase tax revenue and reduce costs. I think he has probably done the best he can with […]
“Overall, I think the Minister had a very tough task to start with in trying to increase tax revenue and reduce costs. I think he has probably done the best he can with […]
Last week, the Minister of Finance tabled the 2021 Budget, which, according to many experts was more optimistic than expected. “It is important to understand the context,” says Sandy McGregor, portfolio manager at […]
Last week, the Minister of Finance tabled the 2021 Budget, which, according to many experts was more optimistic than expected. “It is important to understand the context,” says Sandy McGregor, portfolio manager at […]
Failure to disclose material terms and conditions has been the downfall of many an adviser when a complaint is laid with the FAIS Ombud. Admittedly, 20/20 vision is only possible in hindsight as […]
Failure to disclose material terms and conditions has been the downfall of many an adviser when a complaint is laid with the FAIS Ombud. Admittedly, 20/20 vision is only possible in hindsight as […]
A recent article on the distinction between private, business and commercial motor insurance raised a few questions from our readers: “According to this article we all have to insure our vehicles for business […]
A recent article on the distinction between private, business and commercial motor insurance raised a few questions from our readers: “According to this article we all have to insure our vehicles for business […]
Substance abuse is on the increase in South Africa and at least 15% of South Africans are said to have a substance abuse problem according to 2016 statistics. Alcohol, marijuana (dagga), cocaine, tik […]
Substance abuse is on the increase in South Africa and at least 15% of South Africans are said to have a substance abuse problem according to 2016 statistics. Alcohol, marijuana (dagga), cocaine, tik […]
During the prime of an individual’s life, you don’t give much thought to situations in which you become ill or are facing the end of your life. Sickness and death are not easy […]
This original article appeared a couple of years ago in Standard Bank’s Biz Connect online publication. We’ve seen a number of changes to our working and social environments since then. Furthermore, there has […]
This original article appeared a couple of years ago in Standard Bank’s Biz Connect online publication. We’ve seen a number of changes to our working and social environments since then. Furthermore, there has […]
It is that time of the year again, when we hold our breaths to see what the 2021 Budget speech will deliver against a backdrop of the devastating loss, sacrifice and hardship for […]
On the eve of the Budget, with a vaccine programme to fund, Carla Rossouw, tax lead at Allan Gray considers what levers government has to pull. What are the revenue drivers in SA? PIT, corporate tax […]
