Dieketseng Maleke

Affordability remains the biggest factor shaping how South Africans use ride-hailing services, even as some riders show they are willing to pay slightly more for a better experience.

South African consumers are grappling with rising inflation and declining financial optimism, as highlighted in TransUnion's Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse Study. With 79% ranking inflation as a top concern, households are adjusting their spending and borrowing behaviours to navigate ongoing financial strain.

As Sars opens Filing Season 2026, millions of taxpayers will receive correspondence confirming that their income tax return will not be automatically assessed this year.

More South Africans are taking retirement planning more seriously than ever before, but many remain uncertain whether their savings will be enough

Income protection cover is meant to provide financial security when illness or disability leaves a person unable to earn an income.

Absenteeism is a significant yet often overlooked expense for South African businesses, costing the economy billions annually. This article explores the financial implications of absenteeism, its causes, and innovative solutions like earned wage access that can help improve employee attendance and productivity.

During Salt Employee Benefits' 70th anniversary, chairman Eddie Strydom emphasises the need for structural reform in South Africa's employee benefits industry to improve retirement outcomes for members. He discusses the challenges of compliance, administration, and the importance of member representation.

A recent dispute over a R8.3 million pension fund death benefit reveals the complexities of recognising permanent life partnerships under South African law, as the Pension Funds Adjudicator weighs the claims of a deceased member's sister against those of his long-term partner.

As South Africa marks Women's Month, financial experts are warning that one of the country's least visible gender inequalities is quietly eroding

With tax season upon us, South African taxpayers must be aware of the rising threat of fraud.