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Saturday, June 7, 2025

Now’s the time for active investing to prove its value

All investment should rest on deliberate decisions, including consideration of risk.

Richard Oldfield|Published

Smart planning: assets that don’t attract estate duty

Upon the policyholder’s death, the proceeds are paid directly to the named beneficiaries, avoiding estate duty and the estate administration process.

Sherry Tapfuma|Published

Accelerating ESG integration in South Africa

A decade ago, asset managers could generate risk-adjusted returns without focusing on ESG factors.

Tlamelo Ntabeni|Published

Exploring global property investments: why South Africans are turning to Dubai, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe

Discover why South Africans and expatriates are increasingly investing in international property markets, focusing on the lucrative opportunities in Dubai, Mauritius, and Zimbabwe.

Staff Reporter|Updated

Watch VideoHidden treasures: Man finds a 20-year old Pokémon card that's now worth R150 000

You might be sitting on a hidden fortune! Collectors are paying top dollar for rare cards and learn how to evaluate your collection.

Sarene Kloren|Published

Klein Constantia celebrated among the top 50 of the World’s best vineyards for fourth consecutive year

The World’s Best Vineyards list, established in 2019, is one of the most rigorous and sought-after accolades in the industry.

Staff Reporter|Published

A legacy that stands the test of time: Klein Constantia celebrates 340 years of winemaking excellence

Since 1685, the estate played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s viticultural legacy, from producing the iconic Vin de Constance enjoyed by European royalty to navigating periods of decline and revival.

Staff Reporter|Published

Words on Wealth: How worrying are market wobbles?

If you’re a pensioner who has a relatively large proportion of your retirement savings invested in higher-risk assets such as local and offshore equities, market volatility and negative performance matter a lot, because you may not have the time for the markets to compensate you for any loss.

Martin Hesse|Published

The benefits of long-term offshore investments

Increased offshore exposure and the more diverse your assets are, the lower the risk of impact by market volatility.

Supplied|Published