Dieketseng Maleke

Content Editor for Personal Finance

Point of view: how women are redefining financial independence in South Africa

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Discover how women in South Africa are transforming the financial landscape, from home ownership to vehicle financing, and redefining independence through financial ...

Editor's note: A tribute to the financial empowerment of women

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This Women’s Day, we honour the financial courage of women shaping their futures, celebrating their milestones and advocating for financial literacy as a right, ...

Understanding the COFI Bill: essential insights for financial institutions

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Discover the key implications of the Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI) for South African financial institutions. This article outlines essential preparations ...

Women face greater retirement challenges, reveals Discovery data

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New data from Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits reveals that South African women face significant retirement savings challenges, retiring with 21% less than ...

How to protect yourself from tax scams this Sars filing season

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With tax season upon us, the Southern African Fraud Prevention Service warns of a surge in scams targeting unsuspecting taxpayers.

Quick reads for this week

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PF highlights the quick reads for this week.

Capitec Bank partners with Mama Money to simplify cross-border remittances

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Capitec Bank has teamed up with Mama Money to offer South African migrants a more affordable and efficient way to send money home, addressing the high fees and complexities ...

South Africans take bold action toward financial freedom, latest OMSIM report shows

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Despite economic challenges, South Africans are experiencing a resurgence in financial confidence, as revealed by the 2025 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor. ...

Labour Court rules against 'just following orders' defence in South Africa

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The South African Labour Court has ruled that employees cannot use the defence of 'just following orders' when faced with misconduct charges, reaffirming the necessity ...

Point of view: avoiding scams when buying a second-hand car in South Africa

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Discover the top seven red flags to watch for when buying a used car in South Africa, ensuring you avoid scams and make a smart purchase.

Asisa reports a rise in insurance fraud cases despite reduced losses

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South African life insurers and investment firms successfully prevented R1. 4 billion in fraud in 2024, despite facing R131. 6 million in actual losses. This article ...

Why South African taxpayers should double-check their auto-assessments

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With millions of South Africans auto-assessed by Sars in 2024, financial experts warn of potential errors that could cost taxpayers. Discover how to ensure your ...

Point of view: the promise and pitfalls of digitising South Africa’s Master of the High Court

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South Africa’s Master of the High Court is undergoing digital modernisation, yet many families still face delays in estate administration.

National Financial Ombud warns of unsustainable debt levels among South African consumers

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With rising consumer debt levels in South Africa, the National Financial Ombud Scheme warns of the dangers of reckless lending and offers essential tips for managing ...

Impact of the latest interest rate cut on South Africa's economy

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Following a unanimous decision by the Monetary Policy Committee, South Africa's interest rates have been cut to 7. 0%. This article explores the implications of ...

WesBank warns car buyers of resurgence in online auction scams

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WesBank issues a critical warning to South African car buyers about the rise of TikTok-based vehicle auction scams, offering essential tips to help consumers protect ...

Unlock your tax savings: a guide to navigating auto-assessments

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Discover why blindly accepting your auto-assessment could cost you money this tax season. Financial experts share essential tips to ensure you claim all eligible ...

FSCA warns public about fraudulent Telegram group impersonating PSG Wealth

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The FSCA has issued a warning about a fraudulent Telegram group falsely claiming to be affiliated with PSG Wealth, urging the public to remain vigilant against financial ...

Point of view: JSE warns of deepfake videos impersonating financial leaders

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South Africans are facing a new wave of online scams involving deepfake videos that impersonate trusted financial figures. The JSE has issued a warning, urging the ...

University of Pretoria study shows South Africans satisfied with life insurance services

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Research from the University of Pretoria reveals that South African life insurers are performing exceptionally well, with an overall customer satisfaction score ...

How to protect yourself from tax season scams and eFiling fraud

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With the 2025 tax filing season underway, learn how to protect yourself from rising scams and fraudulent schemes targeting taxpayers.

Point of view: why the Fair Pay Bill could transform recruitment practices in South Africa

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The Fair Pay Bill aims to revolutionise recruitment in South Africa by prohibiting employers from asking for salary history, promoting transparency and equity in ...

Point of view: PFA orders pension fund to reassess death benefit allocation due to inadequate investigation

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The Office of the Pension Funds Adjudicator has ordered a pension fund to reassess its death benefit allocation after finding it failed to properly investigate the ...

How to protect yourself from online romance scams in South Africa

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Discover how online romance scams are costing South Africans millions and learn essential tips to safeguard your heart and finances.

Drinks Federation of South Africa urges action against illicit alcohol trade

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The Drinks Federation of South Africa calls for urgent collaboration between government and the private sector to combat the alarming rise of the illicit alcohol ...