Editor's Thoughts.

If you’re tempted, like me, to google “international news over the weekend” – rather don’t. There’s war, there’s a heatwave and there’s some soccer happening. I really want to act surprised, like it’s totally unexpected, but it seems the word of 2026 is 😲. Today, mostly by Belgian soccer fans (and players).

So, let’s ease into this week by sticking to some feel good SA stories. Rugby: ✓. Women’s T20 cricket: ✓. SA pensions framework: ✓

Today’s article by Johan Kriek (Quantum Leap) is a great summary of where the South African retirement system is right now in a global context. Johan shares his thoughts on some unfinished business in our framework and how steering defaults in the right direction could be the proverbial icing on the cake of a world class system.

As we consider our pensions model, I do think a conversation around independent decision making is a timely, and very necessary, one. SA pensions are valued at trillions of rands and are a big lever for the upliftment of individuals, communities and the country. Is there an argument that trustee boards should be professionalised? Register here to join our webinar tomorrow at 9am as we surface the pro’s and con’s (of the pros and cons?)

In other news, Matthew Spencer’s (Orbis) article reminds me of a conversation I had with a friend over the weekend. You don’t have to wait until you’re rich to start saving, or even necessarily understand all the technical stuff, what matters more than any of that is simple consistency. In this very noisy investment context, Matthew reminds investors of what is important.

Also important are this year’s tax deadlines. Gus Arnold (NMG Benefits) sets out the admin stuff you need to do to make sure you’re right with the taxman.

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