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In honour of Women’s Month, 1Life Insurance set out to uncover the true state of South African women’s relationship with money - how they earn it, spend it, and secure their futures. The findings are staggering! Women are leading their families financially, often without support, and under intense…
Winter season has officially settled in across South Africa, and homeowners and motorists are encouraged to take proactive steps to prepare their properties and vehicles for this colder season. Winter often brings with it a range of unexpected challenges, many of which can be avoided with a little…
Women’s Month offers a powerful opportunity to honour the resilience, leadership, and growing impact of women across South African society. With close to 20 years of experience in the financial services sector, Kim Gibb, CEO of Prescient Management Company, shares her journey of growth, grit, and…
Nearly half of business leaders have reported a rise in employee turnover after postponing salary increases for professionals and white-collar workers, according to new research by global talent solutions firm Robert Walters.According to the group, in a tough economic climate, many employers are…
Unlike financial freedom – which means never having to stress about money again – financial independence is more about having your own safety net or personal buffer to fall back on during those tough times. It’s a more realistic and attainable goal. Yet the reality is…
As sole breadwinners responsible for the welfare of minor children, single mothers face a uniquely challenging financial landscape. Without a partner’s income as a safety net, and with the emotional strain of shouldering the family’s finances alone, the pressure can be immense. Yet, in our…
Are you a do-it-yourself investor or toying with becoming one? You may be relatively young, with a promising career path ahead of you, but have not, until now, seriously considered investing a portion of your monthly salary cheque with a financial goal in mind. Or you may have received a large sum…
The importance of women in the workplace, not just because of the so-called softer skills they bring into an often testosterone-filled environment, but also because they nurture young talent, cannot be overstated.Many studies cite the benefits of women mentoring other women. Others note that having…
There’s a quiet but powerful shift happening in South Africa’s financial landscape, and it’s being led by women. We’re not just participating in the economy, we’re shaping it, one decision at a time. From buying homes and cars to managing insurance and investments, women are increasingly taking…
Every year, Women’s Day invites us to pause, reflect, and honour the women who’ve shaped our country’s history and the women in our lives. But it also calls us to celebrate the women who are shaping its future, quietly, boldly, and often without fanfare. In the world of personal finance, that…
Employed South Africans are demonstrating renewed financial optimism and resilience amid persistent economic challenges, according to the latest Old Mutual Savings & Investment Monitor (OMSIM) report released this month.The 2025 OMSIM study, which surveys working South Africans earning at least…
On 28 July 2025, the South African Revenue Service (Sars) issued another notice specifically aimed at South Africans abroad concerning their tax residency status. It deals with how an individual who is a non-resident taxpayer on the Sars system should complete their tax return this filing season.…
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Service (SAFPS) has issued a stern warning to the public, urging greater vigilance during the tax season. According to the SAFPS, tax filing season in South Africa is traditionally viewed as a period of economic accountability and fiscal discipline. …
In a bid to dramatically reduce the cost and simplify sending money across borders for the country's 2.4 million migrants, Capitec Bank has announced a partnership with remittance fintech Mama Money. The partnership is set to address a critical need in South Africa's financial…
Forty-two percent of South African households are headed by women, and 7.5 million South African women are either the sole or the main income earners in their families. Making sure that all the bills are paid, the future is secure, and everyone’s needs are taken care of can be physically, mentally…
Once enacted, the much-anticipated Conduct of Financial Institutions Bill (COFI) will introduce a significant shift in the legislative and regulatory landscape of South Africa’s financial services sector, according to Webber Wentzel Financial Regulatory Practice Group.…
Fewer than 10% of South Africans retire with enough money to maintain a comfortable standard of living, according to news data from Discovery Corporate and Employee Benefits.According to Discovery, this figure has long raised alarm among financial experts and policymakers. However, new data paints…
Despite South Africa’s tough economic backdrop, working citizens are showing a notable resurgence in financial confidence, both in sentiment and action, according to the 2025 Old Mutual Savings and Investment Monitor (OMSIM). The data from OMSIM reveals a shift among middle-income earners who…
FSCA and IFC join forces to advance climate reporting in South AfricaThe Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), part of the World Bank Group, have entered into a strategic partnership to bolster sustainability and climate-related reporting in…
While the South African Reserve Bank’s (SARB) decision to cut the prime lending rate to 10.5% is a welcome reprieve for consumers – especially those with debt or looking at buying houses – it must be seen in the context of an exceptionally difficult economic environment. SARB’s 0.25 percentage…