September 15, 2025

Navigating the 2025 tax-filing season

As SARS ramps up efforts to close a R75-billion budget gap, taxpayers are urged to ensure accurate, timely submissions. Allan Gray’s Meagan Fraser highlights the importance of verifying auto-assessments, preparing documents, and understanding compliance rights and responsibilities this tax season.
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September 15, 2025

Young professionals favor investments over long-term insurance

Despite their strong savings habits, young South Africans are overlooking life cover. Liberty, part of Standard Bank Group, highlights why under-35s should balance investment with protection, and how affordable insurance now can secure long-term financial resilience.
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July 23, 2025

What life insurance gets wrong about education cover

Rising education costs demand smarter solutions. This article explores why traditional life insurance may fall short—and how education insurance offers a purpose-built, future-focused alternative to ensure your child’s academic journey stays on track, no matter what life brings.
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September 15, 2025

How South Africa can achieve a savvier savings and investment culture

During National Savings Month, Steven Amey explores the urgent need for better savings habits in South Africa and highlights the evolving role of Independent Financial Advisors (IFAs) and Discretionary Fund Managers (DFMs) in guiding retail investors toward long-term financial security.
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July 18, 2025

Strengthening South Africa’s sustainable finance framework

Exploring the FSCA’s drive toward sustainable finance, this article outlines key developments in ESG disclosure, challenges like greenwashing, and the regulatory steps being taken to align South Africa’s financial sector with global climate and sustainability goals.
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July 15, 2025

Reforms are due in South Africa’s Higher Education system

Marking 20 years of impact, the Old Mutual Education Trust reflects on South Africa’s education challenges. Head Leonie Sampson calls for bold, collaborative reform—emphasising student-centered support, systemic change, and a future-focused approach to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving world.
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