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Unemployment – the slow poison
Marcus Rautenbach, Principal Investment Consultant at Simeka South Africa continues to confront one of its most entrenched socioeconomic challenges: unemployment. Despite...
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The case for sub-R16.00/$ – and why it may not last
Bianca Botes, Director at Citadel Global The rand extended its winning streak this week, rallying to levels as strong as R16.12/$. A confluence of factors has aligned in the local...
The February tax secret: How South Africans can cut their tax bill dramatically
Zander Loots, Financial Adviser at Alexforbes As we approach the end of February, phrases like ‘tax year-end,’ ‘financial year-end’ and ‘tax return season’ become part of everyday...
Withdrawal of the 2003 Determination by the Minister of Employment and Labour
Nazlie Seegers, Chief Experience Officer at Salt Employee Benefits Salt Employee Benefits (Salt EB) welcomes the withdrawal of the 2003 determination by the Minister of Employment and...
Financial dependency is key in allocating a death benefit
Lebogang Mogashoa, Pension Funds Adjudicator Marriage alone does not automatically qualify a spouse to receive a death benefit – financial dependency on the fund member is a critical...
The power of ‘I don’t know’: Investing in an age of AI uncertainty
James Bennett, Global Equity Analyst at Anchor Capital “I don’t know,” may be the three most liberating words in financial markets. I learned this in 1991 as a university...
Reset with confidence: Why your 2026 doesn’t need a new product, it needs a plan
Cebile Zibi, Head of Trade Marketing at Momentum Advice While January often arrives with the pressure of a "blank page," it is frequently a month of transition and recovery. True...
Headline and core inflation inched higher in December
Sanisha Packirisamy, Chief Economist at Momentum Investments Headline inflation, as reported by Statistics (Stats) SA, rose to 3.6% y/y in December 2025 from 3.5% y/y in November,...
Portfolio diversification key to achieving retirement goals
Wendy Myers, Head of Securities at PSG Wealth Diversification is a necessary tool for any investor seeking portfolio growth with limited volatility, as it helps to reduce risk, enhance...
Prioritising smarter healthcare decisions in 2026
Lee Callakoppen, Principal Officer at Bonitas Medical Fund For many South African families, January is a time to plan and budget for the year ahead and set smart financial goals. While...
Consumers are overestimating life insurance costs by 184%
Izak van der Westhuizen, Chief FInancial Officer at BrightRock January is when many people take stock of their circumstances. From reassessing budgets to setting goals, consumers...
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