The SARB has forfeited to the state cash totalling R42m from Berdine Odendaal’s bank accounts, as well as her R18m property in Paarl’s Val de Vie estate.
Read moreThe International Cricket Council released a media statement on Tuesday, following the meeting to discuss the far-reaching proposals put forward by the boards of Australia, India and England. The ICC Board unanimously supported […]
The latest determination by the FAIS Ombud provides clear proof that non-compliance with one’s obligations under the FAIS Act and the General Code of Conduct can be a very costly affair. The information […]
We frequently receive enquiries about legislative changes, specifically regarding Treating Customers Fairly (TCF) and the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPI). Some product providers have even requested advisors to sign TCF declarations. As […]
The South African Rugby Union (SARU) confirmed on Friday that a group of 17 players were contracted for the 2014 Springbok season. The seven newly-contracted players are Marcell Coetzee (loose forward), JJ Engelbrecht […]
On Thursday, January 16, President Goodluck Jonathan sacked his high command and brought in fresh blood. The president was spurred by infighting among his military commanders that hindered the fight against Boko Haram […]
The Financial Services Laws General Amendment Act, Act No. 45 of 2013, was published on 16 January after extensive consultation with various role players and affected parties. The preamble to the publication states […]
The following article is reproduced from Talking Point, a publication issued by Walkers Attorneys in Cape Town, with their kind permission. Sangoma training and work ethic by Amien Hoosain Kiewits Kroon Country Estate […]
The long-standing battle by the Council for Medical Schemes to have gap cover and hospital plans clearly demarcated as insurance, and not medical products, is indicative of its determination to ensure that clients […]
The proposal by India, Australia and England to usurp power in the world of cricket may be a case of making official what may very well already be standard practice. There is little […]
An article on the Norton Rose Fulbright website poses an interesting and challenging question to trustees in terms of their obligation as far as the distribution of death benefits is concerned. Prior to […]
A recent press release by the FSB named nine funeral services providers who appear to be acting outside of the law. Is it only the Regulator’s duty to expose such transgressors, or do […]
In 2000, the authorities governing our industry placed restrictions on medical aid fees. It was 3% with a cap of R50. Some 14 years later the cap is R69 (last I looked). I […]
RAM SLAM News The Warriors and the Lions drew in an epic match at Buffalo Park on Sunday. The defending Champions, the Lions, are yet to win their first match in this year’s […]
The Heritage Foundation and Wall Street Journal released the 2014 version of the Index of Economic Freedom on January 14. Globally, this measure of economic freedom is improving, with the global average freedom […]
The regulatory examinations took precedence for most people in the industry, and may have averted the focus from the qualification requirement, particularly in the case of representatives working under supervision. Industry demands for […]
A fairly humorous article on a serious topic recently appeared in the Natal Mercury. The following synopsis was published in Legalbrief Today: A fraudulent insurance claim for R4 500 for a water-damaged cellphone […]
