When wealth extends beyond a payslip

South Africa’s luxury property market is thriving, with high-net-worth individuals – many of them self-employed – viewing property as an important part of their broader asset portfolio. However, substantial wealth does not always translate neatly into a conventional home loan. Buyers with multiple income streams and more intricate financial structures...

Business

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Banking

SMB study: Small banks lead in AI – but scale lags

As AI use proliferates in the SMB sector, small...

Standard Bank Angola marks entry into the equity market with ‘Ring the Bell’ ceremony

Standard Bank Angola (“SBA”) today commemorated the admission of...

Diversified, quality growth: Capitec lifts headline earnings 19% to R9.5 billion

Personal Banking, Business Banking, Fintech and Insurance all grow...

Standard Bank Group Technology Hackathon 2026 gets underway with challenge to solve Africa’s biggest AI opportunities

The 2026 Standard Bank Group Technology Hackathon officially got...

More flexibility when it matters most, FNB enhances eWallet Cash Advance and introduces FNB Connect Prepaid Advance

As household budgets remain under pressure, FNB has enhanced...

Standard Bank Hackathon 2026 showcases Africa’s next wave of AI and banking innovation

Record 1,208 ideas submitted as 50 teams prepare to...

Standard Bank and Java Capital partner to build an integrated real estate advisory and co-investment platform

Strategic partnership combines Standard Bank’s strong balance sheet, extensive...

Beyond Correspondent Banking: how global payments are being rewired

Global payments are entering one of the most significant...

Savings & Investing

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Insurance

Life changes. Your healthcare protection should too.

Life rarely stands still. Our personal circumstances, households, finances...

You insure your car. Your home. Even your phone. But what about your income?

For most people, their salary is doing a lot...

Momentum Health announces 2027 benefits focused on affordability, prevention and digital access

Momentum Health today announced its 2027 healthcare solutions offering....

Read the Disclaimer. Do Not Diss the Claim

It was a beautiful day and “A Hard Day's...

Why peace of mind requires more than insurance

As the risks facing South African households and businesses...
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Fintech

Onafriq joins FINASA to support the growth of cross-border payments in South Africa

Onafriq, Africa's largest payments network, connecting more than 40...

Technical debt is now a boardroom metric, not an IT one

As AI ambitions collide with ageing architecture, technical debt...

Moving to cloud does not change your compliance obligations

When a financial institution moves Jira, Confluence, or Jira...

Building the leadership pipeline for Africa’s digital future

Africa has the youth population and emerging digital sector...

Wealth

Foundation Family Wealth approved as an FPi approved Professional Practice™

The Financial Planning Institute of Southern Africa (FPi) is...

Why earning more won’t make you wealthy

The biggest mistake I see young professionals make is...

When children emigrate, family trusts may need a fresh look

As South African families become increasingly global, long‑established financial...

Iress partners with Thoughtworks to accelerate platform modernisation

Iress today announced a strategic partnership with global technology...

Wills

A Will is only the beginning: will your family have access to cash?

Why what you own, what your beneficiaries inherit and...

You’ve protected your future. But have you told your family what happens next?

Many of us spend years putting the right financial...

An outdated will can be almost as risky as no will

Most people don't put off drafting or updating a...

Where does your will live?

Every September, South Africans are reminded of the importance...

If you died tomorrow, would your family know what to do?

The conversation during National Wills Week almost always focuses...

Could a Mauritius trust complement your South African Will?

Every South African should have a valid Will and...

Money Basics

What happens to your debt when you die

Most of us think of debt as a today...

Five budget moves to make as year-end pressure builds

South African household budgets are heading into the final...

The Financial Lessons Seniors Wish They Had Learned Earlier

Many South Africans in the twilight of their careers...

The comparison trap – is your money funding someone else’s life?

One of the most expensive financial mistakes you can...

SA Economy

Opinions

Mpumalanga Magic

  A Birthday Month Finale South Africa never runs out...

Piesangkloof!

What an adventure! There’s nothing quite like the thrill of...

Millennials can now add hypertension to their list of potential health risks

Just when it feels like there are already enough...
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Entrepreneurship

Telkom FutureMakers calls on township and rural entrepreneurs to turn big ideas into growing businesses

Across South Africa’s townships and rural communities, entrepreneurs are...

26 346 new call centre jobs, and how SA is making them stick with AI

Frontline voice work has some of the highest churn...

Radley Primary School invites families to experience entrepreneurial education at Northriding Open Day

As parents of future grade one learners embark on...

Retirement

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Stockvel

FNB Transforms Stokvel Banking with Full End to End Digital Account Opening

FNB has launched a groundbreaking enhancement to its Stokvel...

Built for the long road: HONOR South Africa and Chery SA team up for an epic Durban road trip ahead of the HONOR 600...

HONOR South Africa in collaboration with its partner, Chery SA, are taking a lucky competition winner and their partner to Durban for an eventful...

R500 million investment fuels JAC motors’ decade of growth

As JAC Motors South Africa counts down to a full decade of operations in the country, it has reaffirmed its commitment to local economic...

The four risks keeping SA farmers awake at night

South African farmers continue to face several difficult conditions on all fronts, including extreme weather, rising input costs, crime and cyber threats. These ongoing...

Driving Africa’s automotive future through regional value chains and trade

Moving from Policy to Execution: Industry Leaders Call for Accelerated Implementation of AfCFTA Automotive Measures Africa’s automotive industry is well positioned to attract new investment...

Sony Introduces New Colour to INZONE H9 II Headset and INZONE E9 In-ear Headphones

Sony today announced new color options for its INZONE gaming gear lineup: the INZONE H9 Ⅱ Fnatic Edition for the flagship wireless noise cancelling...

Why your cheapest hire can be the most costly

It may seem contradictory, but the cheapest hire you ever made is also the most expensive person on your payroll. In 2019 our business reached...

Transforming South Africa’s franchise sector requires a broader view than just ownership

South Africa’s franchising sector is an important engine of economic activity, employment and entrepreneurship. It also has a significant role to play in the...

Beyond the donation: Why the next chapter of social investment is about how business creates value

Social investment is entering a more demanding phase. In a country facing persistent food insecurity, high unemployment and limited economic opportunities, the question for...

Company News

Driving Africa’s automotive future through regional value chains and trade

Moving from Policy to Execution: Industry Leaders Call for...

SAS helps illuminate the health impact of solar power in rural Uganda

Let There Be Light International uses data to better...
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