South Africa’s rising divorce rate and the 2024 two-pot retirement system have significant implications for retirement savings. Experts explain how pension interests are calculated, divided, and protected during divorce, highlighting the importance of understanding legal requirements and seeking financial guidance.

The South African Insurance Association (SAIA), with partners, hosted a Money Smart Week 2025 activation at Olifantsfontein Primary, equipping over 200 Grade 7 learners with practical, engaging financial literacy skills to build lifelong money management confidence and resilience.

PPS Investments’ Fran Troskei highlights the “longevity liability” women face, living longer but often retiring with less wealth. She calls for tailored strategies, extended growth phases, and greater financial education to ensure women can sustain themselves well beyond working life.

Nick Wolmarans highlights South Africa’s inherited financial habits, poor saving, debt reliance, underinsurance, and urges a mindset shift toward long-term wealth, strategic planning, and professional advice, showing how the nation can turn resilience into sustainable financial prosperity.

Citadel Chief Economist Maarten Ackerman unpacks the SARB’s decision to hold interest rates. Despite easing inflation, global risks and long-term pressures tipped the balance toward caution, leaving consumers without relief but keeping South Africa attractive to yield-seeking investors.

With over 70% of South Africans lacking a will, Tyler du Plessis of Allan Gray explains why drafting one is vital. A valid will protects loved ones, prevents disputes, ensures guardianship for minors, and gives you the final say.