Jul 15, 2025
Over the past year, the introduction of the Two-Pot Retirement System has sparked one of the most meaningful shifts we’ve seen in the South African retirement landscape. Rob Southey, head of asset consulting at Momentum Consultants & Actuaries, reflects on how it...
Jul 15, 2025
The moment arrives unexpectedly: a private meeting, a quiet conversation, a generous offer to depart. The “golden handshake” – a so-called severance package exceeding statutory minimums – promises a smooth exit. Yet, beneath the allure of immediate financial relief...
Jul 14, 2025
Some consider South Africa’s labour laws to be extremely stringent, but even those that believe the levels of protection offered to employees are good argue that certain aspects of the laws need to be relaxed to promote economic growth while still addressing...
Jul 10, 2025
South African youth are increasingly pursuing agriculture as a preferred career choice – not out of necessity but as a potentially lucrative path to earning a decent living while also contributing to the country’s crucial food production value chain. By Sydney Soundy,...
Jul 9, 2025
If something strange seems to be going on in your payroll and HR department and your company’s profits are vanishing into thin air, chances are you have ghost employees draining your bottom line. The presence of ghost employees on a company’s payroll system ranks as...
Jul 4, 2025
An AI-skilled workforce is no longer a luxury – it’s a necessity. Yet, a massive skills gap is a roadblock to many organisations’ efforts to implement AI technologies. By Maureen Lonergan, vice-president: enablement for international expansion at Amazon...
