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Point of view: South African youth aim to break generational debt cycle, 1Life survey finds
Dieketseng Maleke|Published

Point of view: South African youth aim to break generational debt cycle, 1Life survey ...

Lower oil prices may ease inflation pressure, but households should not expect immediate relief

Ashley Lechman|Published

Falling global oil prices and a stronger rand are improving the inflation outlook, although debt experts warn consumers may wait months before seeing meaningful ...

South African youth raise concerns over life insurance complexity and cost

Sean Hanlon|Published

A BrightRock study shows young South Africans view life insurance as complex, costly and hard to trust, despite recognising its importance. Key concerns include ...

Pension plain: can a girlfriend receive retirement fund death benefits instead of a spouse?

Brett Ladouce|Published

A recent ruling involving the BECSA Provident Fund highlights a crucial principle in South African retirement fund law: marriage alone does not guarantee a share ...

When a divorce isn't a divorce

Nicola Mawson|Published

Millions of South Africans are living together without legal protection. When it ends, there is no divorce court to turn to.

Datatec plans a R7.1 billion special dividend following a refinancing to position it for growth

Edward West|Published

Datatec's share price surged by 5.87% after announcing a special dividend of up to R7.1 billion, following a significant refinancing deal with General Atlantic. ...

Study reveals South Africans sacrificing essentials, borrowing money to fund online gambling

Yogashen Pillay|Published

A recent study by Yazi highlights the troubling reality of online gambling in South Africa, revealing that many gamblers sacrifice essentials and resort to informal ...

SA hedge fund industry grows to R216bn as retail investors drive record gains

Dieketseng Maleke|Published

The latest annual hedge fund statistics released by the Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (Asisa) show that industry assets increased by 17% from ...

What the Tongaat Hulett rescue can teach South African business

Henico Schalekamp|Published

The Tongaat Hulett rescue highlights the importance of recognising enterprise value beyond financial statements. This article explores the broader economic implications ...

Why multi-strategy hedge funds matter in today's markets

Kamini Naidoo and Sponsored Content|Published

As investors navigate heightened market volatility, persistent inflation and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty, multi-strategy hedge funds are emerging as a valuable ...

Henkel SA advances carbon neutrality with major emissions reduction at Alrode factory

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Henkel South Africa has reached a significant sustainability milestone by reducing carbon emissions at its Alrode manufacturing facility by nearly 40%, achieving ...

Steel industry backs new industrial strategy but warns policy must be matched by action

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Seifsa expresses cautious optimism regarding South Africa's new Industrial Development Strategy, highlighting the need for stakeholder consultation and clearer policy ...

Tau calls for innovation-driven industrialisation to boost growth and create jobs

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Minister Parks Tau emphasises the need for collaboration among government, industry, and academia to harness innovation for South Africa's economic growth and job ...

Chery’s acquisition of Nissan Rosslyn plant gets backing of Competition Commission

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Chery International's proposed acquisition of Nissan South Africa's Rosslyn manufacturing plant has been recommended for approval by the Competition Commission, ...

New tourism safety officers deployed to strengthen visitor protection in Nelson Mandela Bay

Siphelele Dludla|Published

Nelson Mandela Bay has graduated a new group of Tourism Safety Officers, aimed at enhancing visitor safety and supporting the local tourism industry. This initiative ...

Sarb opens new museum to demystify central banking and preserve SA’s economic history

Siphelele Dludla|Published

The South African Reserve Bank has unveiled its new museum and renovated head office in Pretoria, with President Cyril Ramaphosa highlighting the importance of the ...

The challenges of using AI for financial advice in South Africa

Vera Nagtegaal|Published

Explore the limitations of AI in providing financial advice in South Africa and discover the pressing need for accessible, human-driven financial guidance.

Prosus reaches profitability across all internet ecosystems

Edward West|Published

Construction has commenced on the R650 million GrandWest Mall in Cape Town, marking a significant investment in the local economy and enhancing the GrandWest entertainment ...

Empowering South African youth: the importance of financial literacy

Qhawekazi Mdikane|Published

Explore how financial literacy can empower young South Africans to navigate economic challenges and seize opportunities, even in uncertain times.

Construction begins on R650 million GrandWest Mall in Cape Town

Edward West|Published

Construction has commenced on the R650 million GrandWest Mall in Cape Town, marking a significant investment in the local economy and enhancing the GrandWest entertainment ...