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Family Law

ConCourt widens scope for pension interest redistribution on divorce

Deirdre Phillips 23 Oct 2026

Source: Pexels.

Economy

The hidden cost of retirement: when pensioners become the family safety net

21 Oct 2026

A degree certifies competence in everything except money: SA educating graduates for work, not wages

Higher Education

A degree certifies competence in everything except money: SA educating graduates for work, not wages

Prof Suné Ferreira-Schenk, Prof Jacques de Jongh, Issued by North-West University (NWU) 15 Sep 2026

Source: Supplied. Nic Whittles, senior employee benefits consultant at BDO Wealth.

Financial Services

Two-pot turns two: What South Africans are risking — and preserving

7 Sep 2026

Source: Pexels.

Finance

Beyond the pay gap: What’s driving women’s retirement shortfall

Paul Mafisa 25 Aug 2026

Finance

Treasury targets unclaimed retirement benefits in proposed R88bn overhaul

24 Aug 2026

Walter van der Merwe

Insurance & Actuarial

Fedgroup challenges traditional group risk model with first-of-its-kind benefit for SA

Issued by Fedgroup 20 Aug 2026

Image source: Ion Chiosea –

Remuneration & Payroll

Stop reporting the pay gap: Fix the system causing it

19 Aug 2026

Source: Supplied. Shameer Chothia is the principal consultant at Momentum Consultants and Actuaries.

Finance

Beyond tax-free pensions: Rethinking retirement income in South Africa

Shameer Chothia 4 Aug 2026

Source: Reuters.

Finance

PIC leadership crisis deepens as Masondo steps down

Katja Hamilton 24 Jul 2026

Source: Supplied. Asavele Gwele, senior investment consultant at 10X Investments.

Finance

The longevity economy is here — but is South Africa ready for longer retirements?

Asavela Gwele 13 Jul 2026

Source: Pexels.

Taxation & Regulation

Two-pot withdrawal warning: your “cash boost” may not be tax-free

6 Jul 2026

Samro Retirement Annuity Fund calls on members to update their details

Music

Samro Retirement Annuity Fund calls on members to update their details

Issued by SAMRO 10 Jun 2026

Dipping into your retirement savings repeatedly could cost you far more than you realise

Financial Services

Dipping into your retirement savings repeatedly could cost you far more than you realise

Issued by Securitas® Financial Group 21 May 2026

Consumers prioritise essential goods as inflation strains finances - TransUnion study

Banking & Finance

Consumers prioritise essential goods as inflation strains finances - TransUnion study

21 Apr 2026

Source: Supplied. Rigitté Van Zyl, Executive: FundsAtWork and Group Insurance, Momentum Corporate.

Taxation & Regulation

South Africans turning to ‘Two-Pot’ system: A deep dive into retirement savings trends

Rigitté Van Zyl 16 Mar 2026

Source: Supplied. Jurgen Eckmann, wealth manager at Consult by Momentum.

Budget Speech

#Budget2026: SA's actual growth numbers are not yet cause for celebration

Jurgen Eckmann 26 Feb 2026

Source: GCIS. Finance Minister, Enoch Godongwana.

Finance

#Budget2026: Offshore investment limits doubled - what it means for your portfolio

26 Feb 2026

Source: Reuters.

Markets & Investment

How South Africa's G20 triumph defied a US boycott

Hugh Hacking 26 Nov 2025

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Labour Law

No dishonesty, no deduction: Tribunal upholds pension protection

Mzwakhe Poswa 24 Nov 2025

Finance

Are you losing money? The hidden fees in your retirement fund

David Shochot 24 Oct 2025

Source: Supplied. Kerry King; Advisory Partner: Citadel.

Finance

Timing your retirement withdrawals

30 Oct 2025

4 changes in 30 years still shaping recruitment in SA financial services

Talent Acquisition

4 changes in 30 years still shaping recruitment in SA financial services

Issued by Capital Assignments 6 Oct 2025

Taxation & Regulation

How the two-pot retirement system changes divorce settlements in South Africa

3 Oct 2025

Source: Mike Adsetts, Global Chief Investment Officer: Momentum Investments.

Finance

Rethinking South Africa’s Two-Pot system: Lessons from abroad

Mike Adsetts 22 Sep 2025

Retire financially free through buy-to-let property investment

Markets & Investment

Retire financially free through buy-to-let property investment

Issued by IGrow Wealth 29 Aug 2025

Source: Supplied. Judge Dennis Davis kicked off the opening of the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa Conference at the CTICC by moderating a panel discussion critically examining whether pension funds are contributing to local infrastructure development, creating positive community impact while generating sustainable returns for members.

Finance

#IRFA2025: Pension funds harness trust to drive infrastructure investment on the continent

26 Aug 2025

#BizTrends2025: Discovery CEO Hylton Kallner on the future of spending

Marketing

#BizTrends2025: Discovery CEO Hylton Kallner on the future of spending

15 Apr 2025

Source: Supplied. Rex Cowley, director and co-founder of Overseas Trust and Pension (OTAP).

Markets & Investment

Foreign pensions: An effective tool for global wealth diversification and asset protection

25 Feb 2025

Source: Supplied. Blessing Utete, managing director of Old Mutual Corporate Consultants.

Budget Speech

Budget 2025: Employers eye tax cap hike, clarity on retirement reform

13 Feb 2025

Plan thoughtfully for a secure future

Financial Services

Plan thoughtfully for a secure future

Issued by Securitas® Financial Group 6 Feb 2025

Economy

Think you’ll retire at 65? 80 is SA’s real retirement age

28 Jan 2025

Economy

The average take-home pay reaches highest level yet in September

25 Oct 2024

Financial Services

The two-pot lid is lifted – and providing for education is a priority for South Africans

17 Oct 2024

Financial Services

Metropolitan takes the lead by making the first payouts in the new ‘two-pot’ system

18 Sep 2024

Consumer confidence recovers to pre-pandemic levels, survey shows

Retail

Consumer confidence recovers to pre-pandemic levels, survey shows

Prerna Bedi 17 Sep 2024

Financial Services

Two-pot is hiding another nasty tax surprise

Paul Menge 17 Sep 2024

Financial Services

Two-pot system triggers R4.1bn in emergency claims, Sars reveals

12 Sep 2024

What you need to know about wills

Law of Succession

What you need to know about wills

Issued by Capital Legacy 9 Sep 2024

Source: Supplied. Chantal Marx, head of investment research, FNB Wealth and Investments.

Finance

The two-pot system: Implications for SA equities

Chantal Marx 30 Aug 2024

Financial Services

Savvy alternatives to employee two-pot withdrawals

Koketso Mahlalela 14 Aug 2024

Source: Clevva.

Financial Services

Could intelligent automation smooth the transition to SA’s two-pot retirement system?

Ryan Falkenberg 26 Jul 2024

Economy

Drop in take-home pay for June, but pensions improved

25 Jul 2024

Image source: rawpixel –

Legislation & Regulation

Presidency signs Pension Funds Amendment Bill into law

22 Jul 2024

The biggest challenges facing the local entrepreneurship sector

Entrepreneurship

The biggest challenges facing the local entrepreneurship sector

12 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Lytania Johnson, chief executive officer of FNB Personal Segment.

Financial Services

Nearly 50% of South Africans lack a retirement plan, FNB survey

11 Jul 2024

Source: Supplied. Chief executive officer of Sanlam Corporate, Kanyisa Mkhize.

Finance

Sanlam Benchmark 2024: 50% of participants have cashed in all their retirement funds

8 Jul 2024