Silver: We saw the hysteria, will panic follow?
Inventory shifts and short covering drove the surge. With stocks rebuilding and hedging normalising, the market may be settling, says Ryk de Klerk.
Income tax brackets, medical tax credits adjusted for inflation
The government finally cuts payers of personal income tax some slack – and increases the medical scheme tax credits.
Zero-rated chicken will have minimal impact on tax revenue, report finds
Advocates say including certain chicken products in the zero-rated food basket will directly benefit poorer households that rely on bone-in cuts and offal.
Only 15% make it: the six fault lines that break family businesses
Despite driving most of the world’s GDP, family firms rarely survive the fourth generation – here are the six predictable governance failures that undo them.
Two-pot reform does not unlock vested RA benefits – Tribunal
The system introduced limited access to savings components, but it did not change the longstanding withdrawal restrictions applicable to RAs.
High Court clarifies interpretation of amended Rule 4 in service matters
The Western Cape Division holds that affixing a summons does not automatically satisfy the amended service rule in default judgment applications.
PSG Financial Services announces board leadership change
Founder Willem Theron will step down as non-executive chairperson.
SA tops global fraud charts as FSCA flags social media investment scams
The FSCA warns South Africans to stay vigilant as unauthorised individuals and entities exploit social media and digital platforms to solicit high-risk investments.
Full Bench adds weight to challenges against RAF medical expense directives
Internal directives cannot displace court orders or long-standing principles governing compensation, says the Western Cape High Court.
Ruling leaves key exchange control questions unresolved in crypto arbitrage dispute
The case focuses attention on how the exchange control framework applies to crypto platforms that facilitate offshore trading through loans.
Sizwe Hosmed: High Court blocks board comeback, new curator installed
The CMS frames the judgment as necessary to protect members, emphasising the scheme is compliant, operational and under close oversight.
MBSE hits the road: bringing F&I training directly to dealerships
MBSE visits automotive dealerships to equip F&I professionals with CPD, FICA, and POPIA training tailored for their workplace needs.
Study: investor behaviour improved in 2025, but anxiety remains costly
Momentum Investments’ latest behavioural research shows fewer portfolio switches and lower overall ‘behaviour tax’ last year.
Interest rate relief offers breathing space, not a turnaround in household finances
Despite easing inflation and lower borrowing costs, South Africans entering debt counselling use 71% of take-home pay to service debt, according to DebtBusters.
FSCA Consumer Advisory Panel releases inaugural annual report
The report details the Panel’s mandate, membership, and engagement with the regulator since its establishment in 2023.
Debarment set aside after Tribunal flags timing discrepancies
The effective date recorded on the FSCA’s register pre-dated any opportunity to make representations.
When insurance claims are declined: how exclusions work
A complaint reviewed by the National Financial Ombud Scheme highlights how exclusions linked to unlawful conduct are assessed.
Why King V matters for retirement fund boards
King V may be voluntary, but for retirement fund boards it has emerged as a critical standard for credible governance, fiduciary oversight and long-term value creation.
