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2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) next week
Johann Els, Chief Economist at PSG Financial Services Revenue and fiscal outlook Tax revenue is running well ahead of expectations, and it is not just mining taxes benefiting...
Recent Reads.
2026 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) next week
Johann Els, Chief Economist at PSG Financial Services Revenue and fiscal outlook Tax revenue is running well ahead of expectations, and it is not just mining taxes benefiting...
Cohabitation & financial protection: What every couple needs to know before moving in together
Ilse Smuts, Business Development Head at FNB Cash Investments & Heather Muller, Estate Product Head at FNB Fiduciary As more South Africans choose to live together without getting...
AI is no longer a standalone investment theme – it’s everywhere
Stephen Lamprecht, Founder of VS Nova While information and communications technology (ICT) accounted for the bulk (62.7%) of all Southern African venture capital (VC) deals in 2025,...
Gambling threatens financial security at every income level
Bertie Nel, Head of Financial Planning and Advice at Momentum When money is tight, the promise of a quick win can feel like a lifeline. A bet on a phone takes seconds, costs little to...
Retirement planning: Your future self is counting on you
Derek Pillay, Retirement Funds Principal Consultant at Aon South Africa Retirement can feel a long way off when there are bills to pay, children to support and immediate financial...
Constitutional Court delivers landmark judgement impacting pension interest redistribution orders at divorce
Lize de la Harpe, Senior Legal Advisor: Sanlam Life & Savings: Regulatory Unit Introduction The Constitutional Court on 9 October 2026 delivered a landmark judgment paving...
So where is the AI jobs shock?
Linda Eedes, Investment Executive at Foord Asset Management The US economy added 162,000 jobs in August 2026, well ahead of forecasts of around 65,000, while unemployment remained at...
Death benefits, dependants and due diligence
Mariska Redelinghuys, Employee Benefits and Fiduciary Specialist at PSG Wealth The distribution of pension fund death benefits has come under renewed scrutiny following a recent ruling...
French fiscal follies and other fears
Izak Odendaal, Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth A sell-off in the government bond market can cause substantial problems for the real economy, resulting in negative feedback...
Awareness helps you act early. Preparedness helps you cope with what comes next.
Marie van Schalkwyk, Marketing Manager at Momentum Life Insurance This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, knowing your risk, being alert to changes and getting screened can all play a role...
