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RAF drops audit fight as investigation into R1bn media contracts heats up

The Road Accident Fund has withdrawn its challenge to the Auditor-General and accepted adverse findings.

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Video interview: New mutual insurer enters the market

2025 FPI Convention Highlights with Lelané Bezuidenhout and Ronald Matande

Key compliance issues for FSPs in 2025/26

ANC and its ministers reject reports of NHI ‘concessions’

Recent media reports over the future of NHI have been contradictory and hard to make sense of. Spotlight chased up those in a position to know where things stand – it seems the ANC has not made any major concessions on NHI. There is, however, agreement that medical schemes won’t be phased out in the next few years, something that likely wouldn’t have happened in any case given the poor state of the economy and the long timeline for NHI implementation.

Akani-CINPF dispute with NBC: SCA states reasons for dismissing appeal

The Supreme Court of Appeal did not address the substantive issues, finding that a change in circumstances rendered the appeal moot.

Provisional tax simplified: key deadlines and compliance strategies

Missing the provisional tax deadlines can lead to steep penalties and interest. This article outlines the key dates and payment rules to help you stay ahead.

FSCA wants to know number of personal lines claims in 2024

The information will help the Authority to monitor the extent to which insurers are delivering fair outcomes for consumers.

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.

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.

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.