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Despite heightened uncertainty caused by the elections (above), South Africa’s financial system has remained resilient. (Delwyn Verasamy/M&G)

Financial system coped with pre-election jitters, but risks remain

The Financial Stability Review highlights resilience, but warns of geopolitical risks and high government debt exposure This content is restricted to registered users and…

Gauteng has recorded the highest road fatalities to date during the 2023 festive season, Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga said on Friday.
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Gauteng records South Africa’s highest festive season road crash fatalities so far

Minister of Transport Sindisiwe Chikunga urged drivers to stop and rest during long-distance trips This content is restricted to registered users and subscribers. Get Your Free…

The department of cooperative governance says it is planning for localised flooding and infrastructure damage. File photo

Hail, floods and fires: Insurers in the eye of the storm

Extreme weather events are a key risk to insurers as the climate crisis threatens to ratchet up the price of cover

South Africa needs to change its top-down approach, consult communities and fast track the delayed Integrated Energy Plan

Solar panel theft soars as black market grows

The growing black market is causing havoc for those investing in alternative energy sources

Omen: The Knysna fires of 2017. (Deon Raath/Rapport/Gallo Images)

Heat is on insurance companies

Disastrous events caused by climate change are a growing risk for the industry

Enid Lizamore, people executive at Santam

Employment good and proper: A good ‘deal’ for our people

Creating a compelling value proposition is always a work in progress

The government will likely need to reallocate funds to repair damage caused by the extreme weather.

Torrential rains knock SA economy

Weeks of rain in the north and east of the country will have an impact on infrastructure spend, construction revenues and even maize harvesting.

Thirteen tips for holiday safety

Santam’s tips on how to keep your home safe when you’re away.

Santam sees higher first-half profit

South African insurer Santam said on Monday half-year profit likely jumped by as much as 85%.

Santam reports sharp dip in earnings

Short-term insurer Santam’s headline earnings per share were 89% lower for the first six months of 2008 compared with the same period in 2007.