Jaco van Tonder, Deputy Chair of the ASISA Marketing and Distribution Board Committee, reports that South African living annuity policyholders withdrew an average of 5.6% of invested capital in 2024, the lowest since ASISA began tracking, highlighting strong investment growth and encouraging prudent income drawdowns.

Zwelethu Nkosi, Head of Marketing at Allan Gray, highlights how South African women can take courageous steps toward financial security. Through learning, seeking guidance, and taking small, consistent actions, women can build habits that grow wealth and empower future generations.

Enrico Louw, General Practice Principal at Old Mutual Personal Finance, explains why a “do-it-yourself” approach can leave South Africans exposed. He highlights the importance of integrating financial products into a clear, personalised plan to safeguard against unexpected life events.

Four female leaders from PSG, share strategies to overcome financial stress, improve literacy, and build resilience. Their insights emphasise confidence, planning, and disciplined investing as keys to achieving lasting financial wellness.

The Constitutional Court’s Mutsila judgment marks a watershed for South African pension law, clarifying how and when dependency is determined under section 37C of the Pension Funds Act, strengthening protections for vulnerable families reliant on death benefits after a breadwinner’s passing.

Multiply has appointed Maria Pouroullis Carpenter as Head of its wellness rewards programme, marking a bold step in reshaping South African healthcare. With a proven record in digital health innovation, she brings visionary leadership to drive proactive, sustainable wellbeing.