The Conduct of Financial Institutions (COFI) Bill: what’s the big deal for consumers?
In 2011 South Africa began implementing a new regulatory framework for the evolving financial sector. Dubbed the ‘Twin Peaks’ regime, South Africa is the eighth country in the world to adopt such an approach to governance. With the Conduct of Financial Institutions...
Hertzoggie cupcakes
Decadent puffs of chewy coconut meringue, apricot jam, and rich butter pastry make up the delicious hertzoggie, a South African teatime, in fact, any-time favourite! Saffas home and abroad will remember many childhood teatime visits complete with chatting around the...
What the FAQ? The FYI on cashing in your South African Retirement Annuity
Since formal emigration has been phased out, the question we hear most often from people is: what happens to my South African retirement annuity when I emigrate? For those South Africans who want to know whether they can still cash in their retirement annuity, we take...