Understanding the importance of Wills: a guide for South African families
Ayanda Mboto|Published

Understanding the importance of Wills: a guide for South African families

Why investing in rural skills development is South Africa’s smartest move

Daniel Orelowitz|Published

Discover how investing in rural skills development can transform South Africa's economy, empower local communities, and create sustainable job opportunities.

Balloon payment uptake surges as affordability pressures mount for South African car buyers

Ashley Lechman|Published

As car buyers in South Africa face increasing affordability challenges, the use of balloon payments is on the rise. Discover how this financing option is shaping ...

Understanding South Africa's repo rate cuts: lifeline or debt trap?

Chris Coetzee|Published

Explore the implications of recent repo rate cuts in South Africa, examining how they can provide relief for households while also posing risks of increased debt. ...

Point of view: Cancer survivor triumphs in tribunal case against defective vehicle dealer

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Emma Attwell’s long and painful journey has finally come to an end. After three years of fighting for justice, while simultaneously undergoing chemotherapy for cancer, ...

South Africa's CPI inflation falls to 3. 3%, indicating potential rate cut tomorrow

Ashley Lechman|Published

This shift has heightened expectations for a potential cut in the repurchase rate (repo rate) at tomorrow’s South African Reserve Bank's (Sarb) Monetary Policy Committee ...

Citadel. South African Manager Of The Year.

Partnered Content|Updated

For a company like Citadel, this commitment to clients and partnerships is not just a strategy; it's a core value.

Watch VideoReconnecting South Africans with Their Unclaimed Dividends: The JSE Claim It Campaign

Partnered Content|Updated

In a transformative endeavour to reconnect South Africans with their unclaimed dividends, Claim It, a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Johannesburg Stock ...

Empowering youth: the need for financial education in South Africa

Nzwa Shoniwa|Published

Financial literacy is essential for the next generation. This article argues for the integration of financial decision making and retirement planning into South ...

The power of saying no: why not every deal is worth it

Zunaid Moti|Published

The truth is, saying no can be one of the most powerful business moves you can make. Not every deal is a good deal, not every partnership is worth the handshake, ...

How to explain investing to a fifth grader – and why we must

Fikile Mbhokota|Published

Discover how to introduce your children to the concepts of investing and compound interest through engaging activities and relatable analogies.

Is a property asking price always negotiable?

Staff Reporter|Published

If the property has been on the market for some time, then there might be an opportunity to get a discount on the asking price.

Sars reminds trustees of tax filing deadlines for trusts

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Sars has announced the official filing season for trusts, running from September 2025 to January 2026. Trustees are reminded of their legal obligations and the importance ...

South Africans getting worse at making a will, survey shows

Staff Reporter|Published

The 2025 Sanlam Legacy Wills Survey shows will-drafting has fallen to just 34% of the adult population, down from 39% last year.

Why everyone needs a will, not just the wealthy or old

Mariska Redelinghuys|Published

Not having a will can result in costly and complicated legal processes for your loved ones after your passing.

Unmarried couples: who gets what on the death of a partner?

Staff Reporter|Published

Family disputes over assets are common after a death, and for unmarried couples, the stakes can be even higher, says Shaka Zwane, head of insurance and fiduciary ...

One year in, the lessons from SA's two-pot retirement reform

Rob Southey|Published

While the new system faces some teething issues, including some administrative hurdles, monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are being applied to ensure its effectiveness. ...

How financial planning can help you realise your passion

Sean van Zyl|Published

Too often people think passions are something they’ll get to “one day” after covering the essentials like retirement and education

Rental growth cools but arrears fall to lowest on record

Staff Reporter|Published

Average rent increased to R9 218, up R433 from the same quarter last year, and crucially, growth remained well above inflation, keeping landlords in positive territory ...

In a world flooded with data, how safe is your personal information?

Martin Hesse|Published

Banks, credit bureaus, insurance companies, large retailers, market research companies – all have access to this wealth of information to some extent.