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Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) – Q1:2021
The official unemployment rate was 32,6% in the first quarter of 2021. The results of the Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) for the...
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Load Shedding: 9 Ways to protect your property
South Africans to take necessary precautions in protecting their property South Africa’s power utility Eskom has announced stage 2 of...
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Longevity favours the rich, but poor also benefit in new generation life annuities
Most conventional life annuities are priced against just two factors that influence longevity – age and sex. Yet there is a host of...
Jun 26, 20222 min read
The right perspective on data security and privacy
Data privacy is driving both today’s headlines and the tech initiatives of tomorrow. Last year saw several high-profile data breaches,...
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BrightRock celebrates 10 years and attributes its success to financial advisers
Needs-matched life insurer, BrightRock, celebrates its tenth anniversary today. Founded in 2011 BrightRock has stayed true to its roots...
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Last chance to register for the IMBIZO
Add your voice to make a difference to the real issues facing society Could the considerable resources to be found in the local...
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Section 37D Deductions – Employer Claims and Maintenance Orders
Introduction In this article we explore a recent decision of the Financial Services Tribunal (FST) about deductions from retirement fund...
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“You are not too small to look after your staff”
Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are the lifeblood of the South African economy, accounting for 20% of the country's gross domestic...
Jun 26, 20224 min read
What the future holds for businesses in Africa – 2021 and beyond
In a context where African countries are preparing to make the continental free trade area effective, to what extent could rapid...
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How much of a threat is the India variant?
The news of vaccines sparked joy and relief in many countries, as hopes grew about an end to the pandemic. However, the growth in...