Thabang Thaoge, Executive Head of Employee Benefits at FNB The idea that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can't offer their staff employee benefits is outdated and, quite...
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How can South Africans protect themselves against the risks of living longer?
Joretha Bothma, Head of Product Development, Underwriting and Claims at Momentum Life Insurance Comprehensive protection is critical to prevent the dilution of a carefully planned...
Income Protection: Extending the safety net to more South Africans
Jaco Oosthuizen, Co-founder and MD, YuLife South Africa If we take a hard look at the South African insurance landscape, one truth stands out: the people who need income protection the...
Why costs matter more than you think to corporate retirement funds
David Shochot, Head of Corporate Solutions at 10X Investments When companies assess the cost of running their retirement funds, the focus often falls on two familiar items: the levy on...
Why working to 80 could cost you far more than you think
Satish Antony, Chief Analytics and Strategy Officer at Medscheme Most South Africans will have to work until age 80 before they can afford to retire comfortably. That’s 15 years longer...
How to choose the right medical cover in 2026
Lee Callakoppen, Principal Officer at Bonitas Medical Fund As medical schemes unveil their 2026 product ranges, South Africans face a recurring challenge. Too many options, too much...
Fair Pay and the transparency paradox: What South Africa’s proposed bill means for executives
Suran Moodley, Group Managing Executive at Ariston Global The subject of executive remuneration remains both contentious and emotive, but a newly proposed bill may have unintended...
South Africa: Van Wyk reshapes parental leave – impact on retirement fund benefits and risk cover
Deirdre Phillips, Partner, Bowmans The Constitutional Court’s judgment in Van Wyk and Others v Minister of Employment and Labour places South Africa’s parental‑leave regime on a...
The hint is in the hug
Insaaf Daniels, head of human capital at redPanda Software The global economy is unsettled. After two years of uneven recovery, 2025 has been a mist of slow growth, high household debt...
The hidden billions of absenteeism – and how smarter cover can save employers
Lushan Sundram, Senior Sales & Business Development Manager at Essential Employee Benefits Absenteeism isn’t just about the occasional sick note, it’s a silent drain on South...
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