SARB Cuts Rates, But SA Economy is Still Stuck
August 4, 2025
The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7.00% offers modest relief to the residential property market.
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Two Pot or Not Two Pot? That is The Question Tax Implications and Rules under South Africa’s Two-Pot Retirement System
September 11, 2024
South Africa’s Two-Pot Retirement System, introduced on 1 September 2024, fundamentally changes how retirement savings can be accessed and taxed. This system divides retirement contributions
Preservation remains a vital part of any successful retirement plan
August 3, 2022
As the world begins the process of gradually putting the main health and financial challenges of Covid-19 behind it, many people are contemplating how they
How will the fuel price increase impact consumers, savers, and retirees?
July 6, 2022
Consumer prices in South Africa are rising at an alarming rate on account of the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. These events have contributed to
Early access to retirement savings in South Africa is a risk: here’s why
November 15, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has put a financial strain on businesses, households and individuals. It’s leading more older adults to retire early, according to recent research.
Investment vehicles you should consider for your retirement plan
November 8, 2021
The retirement landscape has changed significantly over the past few decades. For one, medical advances mean that, on average, people are living longer. That means
Kekana encourages a culture of saving, investment
September 27, 2021
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Pinky Kekana, has encouraged South Africans to inculcate a culture of saving and investment in order to realise the ideals
Less than 6% of middle-income customers have sufficient emergency savings – FNB
May 3, 2021
Having savings on hand is one of the most effective ways of building financial resilience, to be able to cope with any unexpected event or