Who does and does not have to submit a tax return in 2024
Pay attention to the conditions that must be met to be exempt from filing a return.
Appeals Board ruling puts Centriq–Dis-Chem partnership on the line
In Circular 48, the CMS signals tougher enforcement against exempted insurers, warning that non-compliant branding and failure to notify regulators will attract decisive action.
Comprehensive insurance ‘is a necessity as kidnappings skyrocket’
It has become crucial for companies and individuals to secure specialised coverage for kidnapping risks, says OLEA South Africa.
Doing clients ‘a good turn’ doesn’t deserve debarment, rep tells Tribunal
Dismissed adviser says she helped her clients pay their premiums so they could keep their life cover while experiencing temporary financial challenges.
Sygnia grows assets under management despite net outflows doubling
Introducing prescribed assets for retirement funds won’t solve South Africa’s solvency problems, directors say.
Individual auditors can be fined up to R10m for improper conduct
The Minister of Finance has re-issued the Notice setting out the maximum fines, after inserting the omissions.
Two more charged in connection with BHI Trust Ponzi scheme
The Hawks have indicated that further arrests are likely in the wake of the apprehension of Rubicon director Sona Pillay and Global & Local founder Michael Haldane.
Research points to the need for regular reviews to ensure a living annuity will last
Simply setting an initial low percentage drawdown and hoping for the best is unlikely to result in a stable income in real terms, ASSA finds.
Loadshedding: ‘It is going to be a tight winter’
Old Mutual Insure unpacks the impact of loadshedding on the insurance industry and the outlook for a stable electricity supply.
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Wife organised hit on her husband to get insurance policy payouts
The three teenagers hired by Kedibone Nyathi testified for the State after their conviction and sentencing.
Solar panel surge holds opportunities and risks for insurers
Old Mutual’s Clive Hogarth says insurers need to ask critical questions about the quality of installations.
Here are the filing deadlines for the 2024 tax season
Auto-assessment notices will be sent out from 1 July, SARS says.
Eastern Cape floods: Santam receives more than 250 claims
The number of claims is expected to rise, and storm-hit policyholders in KwaZulu-Natal will also be filing claims.
Final report on racial profiling allegations ‘to be released soon’
Nearly four years since the investigation into allegations of racial profiling began, the Council for Medical Schemes has indicated that the final report is almost complete.
Ninety One’s AUM dips again, but net outflows lower than in 2023
The higher-for-longer interest rate environment has kept investors away from risk assets, particularly in emerging markets.
Momentum Metropolitan reports jump in single-premium business
The reduction in the number of tied agents knocked recurring-premium sales, the group says in a trading update.
Discovery Insure faces social media uproar after personal data breach
Criminals are impersonating policyholders and requesting copies of their policy schedules and claims histories.
