A recent decision by the UK Court of Appeal (Civil Division) offers valuable insights into the role of the disclosure of pre-contractual documents and communications in interpreting insurance policies ...

In the town of Mthatha, a week of unprecedented rainfall has left a trail of devastation: More than 100 lives lost, thousands displaced, and roads and public infrastructure washed away.

The Constitutional Court refused direct access and dismissed the application by Gert Nel Attorneys to challenge the Gauteng High Court’s mandatory mediation requirements. The court did not consider ...

Customer exceptionalism enabled through digital technology and talent retention stand out as key focus areas for non-life insurers and their underwriting management agency (UMA) partners, as they look ...

This year, the Discovery Schools Soccer programme celebrates 15 years of promoting health and wellness among South African youth through soccer. Since its inception in 2009, Discovery Schools Soccer ...

A recent FAIS Ombud decision struck a chord with FAnews readers, highlighting just how critical broker communication practices have become. A burning issue A rejected vehicle theft claim - due to a ...

Have you ever glanced at an event programme that left you feeling somewhat overwhelmed? Imagine, for example, being a journalist tasked with covering an event featuring over 40 presenters, each given ...

The South African Revenue Service (SARS) is no longer issuing warnings. It is enforcing. With new registration demands and cross-border data access, SARS is cracking down on undeclared crypto holdings ...

Last week, the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) issued an urgent warning about sophisticated scams targeting traders. Fraudsters are now using deepfake videos to impersonate well-known ...

Recently a LinkedIn post went viral in which a woman faked her own car accident. She used AI to generate images of her “smashed” car, bruises on her face from her “injuries”, as well as a believable ...

Another day, another headline, and another market jolt. Lately, this has become a regular feature of global financial markets, with South African investors caught in the crosswinds. From global trade ...

Key policymakers in the South African government have a major kink in their think. They cite policy uncertainty as a major deterrent to foreign direct investment into the country, when policy ...