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Sappi’s share price surged over 9% on the JSE on Thursday after it forecasted an improvement in its 2026 financial year, following a loss for 2025.The woodfibre product manufacturer for global markets will focus on debt and strengthening its balance sheet through targeted cost savings, and operational efficiency improvements, CEO…

As South Africa approached the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) on 12 November 2025, experts highlighted the mounting financial pressure on consumers, particularly regarding tax policies, inflationary adjustments, and household debt.Hayley Parry, Money Coach and Facilitator at 1Life’s Truth About Money, said one of the most pressing issues for households…

South Africa stands at a defining moment in education and employment. The latest data from Statistics South Africa paints a worrying picture: youth unemployment remains stubbornly above 45%, and many of those who do find work often feel unprepared for the realities of the modern workplace.The problem isn’t a lack…

Black Friday has become a cultural phenomenon in South Africa, a retail ritual that promises unbeatable deals and thrilling midnight hunts. But beneath the glittering discounts lies a sobering reality: for many households, this annual shopping spree is a financial trap disguised as opportunity.Salem Nyati, consumer financial specialist at Momentum…

In an increasingly interconnected yet uncertain world, South African investors face a unique set of challenges. Local market volatility, political risks, and the persistent threat of a weaker currency have led many people to look beyond our borders for security and growth. However, offshore investing is far more than simply ‘chasing…

Do you have questions about your last will and testament? David Thomson, Senior Legal Adviser at Sanlam Trust, answers some of the key questions South Africans have raised with Sanlam during Wills Month.He says that with two-thirds of South Africans (66%) not having a will (according to the 2025 Sanlam Legacy…

The 2025 DebtBusters Money-Stress Tracker reveals that South Africans over the age of 45, earning more than R20 000 a month, are facing a growing debt crisis. These individuals are now among the most financially stressed in the country, with 48% spending nearly half of their take-home pay on debt…

Here’s a question for young working South Africans. What is your most valuable asset? No, it’s not your property, and it’s not your retirement savings. It’s you.Unless you are in retirement or close to retiring, your ability to work and earn an income is more valuable than the assets you…

Single motherhood is becoming the norm in South Africa, with 42.3% of households headed by women. But with the cost of raising a child hitting R1.6 million and women's unemployment at 35.9%, financial planning has become a matter of survival.Gerda van der Linde, Verso Wealth MD, says she and the…

Post-apartheid South Africa inherited both a promise and a paradox. The democratic transition of 1994 envisioned a capable developmental state rooted in accountability, transparency, and social justice. Yet, three decades later, the state apparatus is increasingly characterized by ethical decay, administrative inefficiency, and institutional capture. Ironically, while political and executive…