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All-time record for manufacturing sales

In March, South Africa’s manufacturing sector recorded its highest ever level of sales (at current prices). At R249-billion, the March...

To The Point

Dr. Roelof Botha

May 18, 20222 min read

Change to section 37D deduction procedures

Deduction of damages suffered by an employer because of theft, fraud or dishonest misconduct by a member In terms of section 37D of the...

Employee Benefits

Anu Ananmalay

May 10, 20222 min read

Budget Update

Aspects of the 2022/2023 budget that impact on retirement funds RETIREMENT FUNDS SUMMARY The proposed Two-Pot System will proceed, with...

Employee Benefits

Anu Ananmalay

May 10, 20223 min read

Exports surge to new record in March

South Africa’s export trade continues to set new records, a trend that commenced during the second year of the Covid pandemic. At just...

To The Point

Dr. Roelof Botha

May 3, 20223 min read

No universal remedy for containing inflation

South Africa’s consumer price index (CPI) is following the universal trend of steadily increasing, but at a markedly slower rate than...

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Dr. Roelof Botha

Apr 22, 20223 min read

Retail still on the road to recovery

Retail trade sales have started the year on a positive note, with nominal growth of more than 7% recorded for January and February...

To The Point

Dr. Roelof Botha

Apr 14, 20222 min read

Boost for new Growth Policy

President Cyril Ramaphosa had every reason to be pleased with the outcome of South Africa’s fourth Investment Conference, which was held...

To The Point

Dr. Roelof Botha

Apr 4, 20223 min read

HOT TOPIC | New offshore limits - Regulation 28

The offshore limit changes within regulated pension funds will allow managers to further diversify portfolios

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Gordon Loubser-Hattingh

Mar 29, 20221 min read

Change in the definition of "Beneficiary"

...members are required to nominate beneficiaries who will receive the family benefit when a member passes away.

Employee Benefits

Anu Ananmalay

Mar 25, 20225 min read

Monetary policy ignorant of inflation's short-term nature

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) raised South Africa’s official bank rate (the repo rate) by...

To The Point

Dr. Roelof Botha

Mar 25, 20223 min read

GDP SET TO REMAIN ON GROWTH PATH

The release of the GDP data for 2021 by Statistics South Africa (SSA) was overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent...

Dr. Roelof Botha

Mar 15, 20222 min read

CAPITAL MARKET REACTION TO WAR IN UKRAINE

Two decades ago, the delegates at the annual gathering of the World Future Society, whose historical members include Carl Sagan, Alvin...

Invest

Dr. Roelof Botha

Mar 7, 20224 min read

You’re claim has been rejected, what now?

There are few things in life as disappointing and frustrating as finding out that your insurer has rejected your claim.

Insure

stephankruis

Mar 3, 20224 min read

South Africa's Fiscal affairs turn the corner

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana probably cannot believe his luck. It is highly unlikely that a taxation revenue overrun of the...

Invest

Dr. Roelof Botha

Feb 24, 20223 min read

Business friendly SONA could spark deregulation

Reaction to the 2022 State of the Nation (SONA) address by Pres Cyril Ramaphosa emphatically demonstrated the wide-ranging differences of...

Dr. Roelof Botha

Feb 15, 20224 min read

Artificial Withdrawals

...the Trustees of the Funds should make all employers aware of the stance of SARS, regarding artificial resignations...

Employee Benefits

Anu Ananmalay

Feb 15, 20222 min read

Exports surge to new record

South African exports increased to an impressive new record in 2021.

To The Point

Dr. Roelof Botha

Feb 4, 20223 min read

Retail slow to recover from Covid

Retail trade sales, which represent close to 20% of South Africa’s GDP, still face a long road ahead to full recovery from Covid pandemic.

To The Point

Dr. Roelof Botha

Jan 25, 20223 min read

Final chance to maximise your tax benefits | Tax year 2022

Taxpayers still have time to maximise their tax benefits before end of February 2022

Life

Optimum Group

Jan 20, 20221 min read

Manufacturing sales in growth mode

The manufacturing sector is heading for a splendid finish to 2021, with November’s nominal sales figure within touching distance of R250B

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Dr. Roelof Botha

Jan 18, 20223 min read

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Food for Thought

All-time record for manufacturing sales

Change to section 37D deduction procedures

Budget Update

Exports surge to new record in March

No universal remedy for containing inflation

Retail still on the road to recovery

Boost for new Growth Policy

HOT TOPIC | New offshore limits - Regulation 28

Change in the definition of "Beneficiary"

Monetary policy ignorant of inflation's short-term nature

GDP SET TO REMAIN ON GROWTH PATH

CAPITAL MARKET REACTION TO WAR IN UKRAINE

You’re claim has been rejected, what now?

South Africa's Fiscal affairs turn the corner

Business friendly SONA could spark deregulation

Artificial Withdrawals

Exports surge to new record

Retail slow to recover from Covid

Final chance to maximise your tax benefits | Tax year 2022

Manufacturing sales in growth mode

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