Local markets are giving investors reasons for optimism, but that doesn’t mean you should cash in all your offshore chips, says Johan Minnie, CEO of Consult by Momentum South Africa is having a moment. After years of worrying about everything that...
You can now get instant tax help via a WhatsApp message or voice note, thanks to TaxTim, South Africa’s digital tax assistant. TaxTim was started in 2011 with the goal of making filing taxes easy for every South African, and to offer tax support to...
Many South African couples are surprised to learn that living together, even for many years, does not automatically confer legal rights, even if they have children. Despite how prevalent cohabitation is in South Africa, it is not recognised by...
Shaun Duddy, head of Product Development at Allan Gray, explains how investing earlier, along with tax relief over time, can meaningfully improve long-term investment outcomes. You may have seen the good news in the 2026 Budget that you can now...
By the end of June this year, every Section 12J investment in the country will reach its mandatory five-year maturity, triggering a capital gains tax (CGT) liability for the many investors who participated. Section 12J was a government tax...
Football experts are warning supporters around the world to remain cautious when buying 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets online, as growing global demand for matches is expected to create major opportunities for ticket scammers and fraudulent resellers....
We have been made aware of a sophisticated fraudulent video circulating on Facebook and other social media platforms. This video is a malicious "deepfake" — an artificial intelligence (AI) manipulation that completely fabricates a broadcast. The...
In my latest podcast, I caught up with Adrian Hope-Bailie, the founder of Fynbos Money, to discuss their new products, which include retirement annuities and family accounts. I must be honest: I am a fan of what Fynbos Money is doing, because...
Zander Loots, financial adviser at Alexforbes, warns investors about the risk of holding too much cash as interest rates trend lower. Cash offers comfort. It doesn’t fluctuate, it’s easy to access, and the balance doesn’t move when markets wobble....
With the Middle East conflict rattling global markets, Consult by Momentum CEO Johan Minnie explains why your best strategy right now is staying calm, staying invested, and diversifying smartly. You probably got a fright if you opened your...
Robyn Kymdell, admitted attorney at Foreign Buyer Property Solutions, delves into the minutiae that need to be considered when determining how much capital gains tax needs to be paid on the sale of one’s primary residence. In his 2026 Budget speech, the Minister of...
Why is it that two South Africans can insure the same make and model of car and still end up paying very different monthly premiums – sometimes by hundreds of rands? The reason is that insurers don’t only quote based on the vehicle itself. They also consider the risk...
When selling your home, one of the less frequently discussed (but important) considerations is the need for several Certificates of Compliance (CoCs). These CoCs are required prior to the official transfer of a home, as proof that some of the non-negotiables of the...
Cabinet has approved the Revised White Paper on Citizenship, Immigration and Refugee Protection (CIRP), marking one of the most complex and consequential governance undertakings of South Africa’s democratic era. The policy is a significant move towards promoting...
As we move into the second quarter of 2026, it’s a great moment to pause and reflect on the progress made on the goals that were set at the start of the year: review budgets, make adjustments where needed, and look for practical wins such as checking for unclaimed...
While the war in the Middle East is devastating lives and will have lasting geopolitical consequences, market commentators do not believe that the high oil prices will have a negative impact on markets. They do believe that now is not the time to panic. Despite the...
When you reach retirement age, hopefully you have accumulated enough money to live off. But that’s only half of the job done. You also need to understand how best to use that money in order to generate an income for the rest of your life. There are different types of...
Michelle Phillips, Senior Attorney: Exchange Control & SARS Engagement at Tax Consulting SA, breaks down the sometimes confusing rules that govern the amount that banks are allowed to lend to a foreigner who wants to buy a property in South Africa. As an...
Gavin Lomberg, CEO of ooba Home Loans, has some practical advice if you find yourself turned down for a home loan. Contrary to popular belief, a rejected home loan application does not necessarily signal the ‘end of the road’ on your homebuying journey. Although an...
Atlas Finance Director, Brett Caminsky, has a three-step plan to help you win on your financial journey in 2026. Every January, South Africans make familiar promises: “I’ll save more,” “I’ll budget properly,” “I’ll get my finances under control.” But by March, life...