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Black economic empowerment was one of the measures intended to address the racialised inequality in South Africa (Reuters)

South Africa’s transformation drive under scrutiny as JSE black ownership remains low 

There were replacement transactions at Old Mutual and Absa, with FirstRand, Sanlam and Capitec retaining black ownership. But Standard Bank and Nedbank have less than 1% black…

The Next Phase of Transformation: Where Policy, Power and Progress Collide

As South Africa’s transformation landscape continues to evolve amid changing economic realities and growing demands for accountability, the Nedbank Top Empowerment Conference…

Asset management in an age of uncertainty

Global investing has rarely felt straightforward, but today’s environment is testing asset managers in new and demanding ways. Geopolitical tension, uneven growth, shifting rate…

Dr Bongani Mncwango has joined the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP). Photo: Supplied

Former MK leader Mncwango joins IFP as party eyes key municipal takeovers

The IFP gains a seasoned administrator as Dr Bongani Mncwango joins the party, signaling growth ambitions and strengthened leadership before the local elections

Sanlam recognised as top 5 top employer in South Africa

Sanlam is proud to be recognised as a Top Employer and has been ranked the 5th Top Employer in South Africa for 2026, based on the Top Employers Institute’s recognition of…

Regal: Nandi the Musical is on at Durban’s Ekhaya Multi-Arts Centre. Photo: Supplied

Diary: Nandi The Musical, ParkLive Festival, Cape Town Marathon

Your essential dose of art and culture

Why life insurance and funeral plans matter

At its heart, life insurance answers one question: what will happen to the people I love if I’m no longer around? A lump-sum payout, often tax-free, gives families the ability to…

Culture is the new currency for cross-generational SA businesses

Cross-generational businesses undeniably face unique challenges, but they can also unlock a wealth of opportunities. In South Africa, where employees contend with a double…

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We’re on a winning streak!

At Sanlam, we are committed to fostering growth and development within the insurance industry. As part of this commitment, we’re proud to share that we recently attended the…

Despite earning less than R5 000 a month, more than half of South Africa’s Generation Z are somehow saving up to R1 800 a month.

Investing a windfall? Make sure the contract suits your needs

A recent judgment underlines that it is vital to be certain that you fully understand the terms of an investment before you sign

Sanlam unlocks the power of women-led SMEs

‘We’re not filling a gap; we’re catalysing a new economic paradigm’

With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe. (Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Some more equal than others in South Africa’s economic tug of war

With labour seemingly sidelined in talks affecting the economy’s future, big business isn’t as hard done by as some believe

Business Unity South Africa chief executive Cas Coovadia

Business lobby: Chief executives extend helping hand to SA – not the ANC

During a media briefing, business leaders said their work with government could deliver the growth needed to arrest the economic crisis

South Africans could face rising living and borrowing costs after inflation accelerated to 4% in April, with economists warning that fuel-driven global price shocks — not domestic demand — are complicating the South African Reserve Bank’s interest rate outlook

Clients affected by insurance collusion can claim civil damages

Eight insurance firms are being probed over price-fixing allegations. Legally, clients can claim for damages but experts say they should not hold their breath

Discovery is part of the companies that have participated in collusive practices to fix prices and trading conditions in South Africa, according to the competition commission.
(Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

The Competition Commission has eight insurance companies in its sights for collusion

The companies are BrightRock Life, Discovery, FMI (a division of Bidvest Life) Hollard, Momentum, Old Mutual Insure, Professional Provident Society and Sanlam

In this photo illustration, the Allianz Insurance Group logo seen displayed on a smartphone. (Photo Illustration by Sheldon Cooper/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Activity in Africa’s insurance market is on the increase

Regional and international insurance giants are tying the knot to grow the market

Sanlam sells UK businesses worth R5bn

The insurer ditches R5.1-billion to focus on Africa and other emerging markets

Lionel Messi’s move this week to Paris St Germain was a victory for Big Oil over Big Loyalty.

Screen Grab: Where were Messi’s friends when the chips were down?

From Leo to Rassie to Mourinho, the art of the endorsement commercial is in laughably bad shape

El Niño is expected to cause a loss of rainfall

Report on local financial institutions’ AGMs shows climate pressure is gaining momentum

A Just Share report on the AGMs of seven of SA’s biggest financiers found their climate commitments show promise, but timelines remain sketchy

(Graphic: John McCann/M&G)

SA has a retirement savings crisis

Limited understanding of finances and a low income means that millions of South Africans either don’t or can’t put money aside for when they’re older