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As financial pressures intensify across South Africa, a growing number of households are experiencing the profound personal and societal effects of sustained financial strain. Beyond tightening budgets, it erodes confidence, focus, and well-being, influencing how people think, feel, and behave when money is scarce. The newly released 2025 Cumulate Financial Resilience Index sheds…

From our homes to our cars and livelihoods, insurance is meant to safeguard the things that matter most to us. However, many South Africans still misunderstand what that protection really includes. These misconceptions around cover can create a false sense of security, only to surface as costly surprises when one…

Many South African senior citizens have spent decades working hard, saving diligently, and investing wisely to build a secure financial future. Retirement should be a time to enjoy the fruits of their labour without the looming threat of financial loss due to fraud, according to Chris Boxall, FNB head of…

Today’s investment landscape is increasingly complex for South African investors, amid heightened market volatility and political uncertainty. Offshore investing remains a critically relevant strategy for preserving and growing wealth while managing risk. Diversifying beyond South African borders is not just a luxury; it’s a necessary consideration for prudent portfolio management.Why…

SMMEs – typically the most vulnerable of commercial enterprises – must fortify themselves to both survive and take advantage of an evolving business landscape. From rising inflation, geopolitical conflicts and a recalibration of global trade hierarchies – to technological breakthroughs and rising climatic risk, the pace of change is unrelenting. In…

The South African Post Office.The finalisation of a strategic private-sector partner for the South African Post Office is imminent, pending the court’s review of the Business Rescue Practitioners’ (BRPs) report and the completion of processes to appoint the entity’s board.Minister for Communication, Digital Technologies and Innovation, Solly Mahlatsi, said at…

The 2025 Cumulate Financial Resilience Index released on Wednesday indicates that money-related pressure has impacted the mental health of South African consumers.The Index polling of  6 800 South Africans with healthy income levels indicated  that 29% say money-related pressure has harmed their mental health— impacting their relationships at home, sleep,…

Well known South African cellphone company Cell C plans to raise about R7.7 billion through a listing on the main board of the JSE, this after a long period of restructuring.Although a date was not yet disclosed, a market source indicates the listing may be “imminent.” The company, the fourth…

Red Meat Industry Services (RMIS) announced on Tuesday that it officially rolled out Phase 2 of the RMIS Traceability Platform today. RMIS at the launch said that this will bring South Africa’s red meat industry closer to full livestock traceability, improve disease response and support market access as South Africa…

Hiring your first employee is a defining moment in your small business’s story. Although this big step could help you to accelerate growth and improve profitability, it also comes with some risks. Finding the right person will help you reach your business goals, but the wrong hire could sap your momentum, strain…