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Daughter fights to remove father's girlfriend from death benefit
"A daughter challenges her father's girlfriend's claim to his death benefit, revealing family conflicts and financial complexities. " (85%)
Daughter in legal battle to remove girlfriend from father's death benefit
In a gripping legal battle, a daughter confronts her father's long-term girlfriend over a death benefit claim, exposing deep family conflicts and financial entanglements.
Daughter challenges stepfather after he inherits majority from her mother's R7. 9 million death benefit
A daughter contests her stepfather's claim to a significant portion of her late mother's R7. 9 million death benefit, igniting a legal battle that reveals complex family relationships and financial struggles.
Wife aggrieved after she's excluded from husband's death benefit while girlfriend secures 65% of the funds
The wife argued that the girlfriend was 60 years and eligible for pension, and it was fundamentally unfair for her to receive the bulk of the benefit as none of the other dependants qualified for state support.
‘I was his life partner’: Man fights UNISA pension fund after payments stop — and loses
A retired employee of Unisa, who has passed away, indicated that he was not married and designated zero percent for a spouse pension. As a result, his partner has been left struggling to gain access to millions from his pension fund.
Consumer dissatisfaction with financial service providers revealed in FSCA report
The FSCA's 2025 Complaints Management Industry Review Report reveals significant consumer dissatisfaction with complaint handling processes among financial service providers, with 67% of respondents expressing discontent. The report highlights the need for improved communication and transparency in complaint resolution