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Too often politicians talk about ‘our people’, yet seem not to care deeply.

We need a values-based, not an ‘out of sight out-of mind’ leadership in South Africa

A values-based, empathetic and compassionate leadership style is necessary to address issues such as poverty and inequality

Misleading narratives are inflaming tensions between Southern African Development Community and East African Community nations.

The era of misinformation and disinformation is a global crisis

The battle against this manipulation is collective, requiring unified action from all who seek to preserve democracy and human rights

NJMPF is teaching its members about the importance of financial prudence and retirement planning

Pension Fund of the Year – KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds (NJPMF)

Serving even the remotest parts of KwaZulu-Natal, KwaZulu-Natal Joint Municipal Pension/Provident Funds go beyond financial management, addressing crucial societal issues like financial literacy and gender disparity in leadership

IRFA Executive Committee member and Past President Professor Enos Ngutshane handing over winning trophy to ISASA’s Principal Officer Leslie Primo

Industry body recognises best practices in the retirement sector

The awarding of trophies and certificates for acknowledged best practices in the sector is always a much anticipated event at IRFA’S annual conference

Mike Adsetts, Momentum Multi-manager

Necessary but not sufficient: turning SA into a building site

That South Africa (SA) needs infrastructure and economic growth is no secret, the trick really is how to bolster both these critical needs

Gyongyi King, is the Chief Investment Officer at Alexforbes

The future fitting of asset allocation

The pressures and challenges brought about by evolving markets, changing regulations and the introduction of innovative solutions have greatly shifted the agility and diversification requirements of portfolios

James Corkin, Steyn Capital Management

The coming bull market in Emerging Markets and how to capitalize on it

In the years ahead, Emerging Market economic growth, buoyed by healthier demographics and rising per capita GDP, will continue to outstrip developed markets

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Building a socially secure future for miners: How MWPF ensures stability for its members

Ensuring a socially secure future for these miners is not just a financial imperative but a social responsibility that organisations like the Mineworkers Provident Fund (MWPF)

IRFA’s Executive Officer Wayne Hiller Van Rensburg issues a strong invitation to the African retirement sector

Better together extends beyond the conference theme

The Institute of Retirement Funds Africa has adopted a new corporate identity based on the team collective for the benefit of all

Luzuko Nomjana, Portfolio Manager of the Clean
Energy Fund

Shaping tomorrow – the vital role of infrastructure in your portfolio

Infrastructure and clean energy investments offer a unique opportunity for retirement funds to achieve stable, long-term returns while contributing to South Africa’s socio-economic development

Unathi Loos, M&G Investments Portfolio Manager

Driving social responsibility in the mining industry

In South Africa, mining has been under pressure, with some of the challenges faced to increase volumes or mining output being structural in nature

The research model developed for the process

A beacon of excellence in the retirement sector

In her opening address, President Geraldine Fowler reaffirmed that the Institute of Retirement Funds Africa (IRFA) values its role as a beacon of excellence and leadership in the African retirement sector

IRFA Executive Officer Wayne Hiller van Rensburg, “the IRFA annual conference is about best practices, partnerships, collaboration and unity. Not just this year but every year.”

Industry conference highlights the need for collaboration and unity

Speakers at this years’ Institute of Retirement Africa’s (the IRFA) conference, placed strong focus on the conference theme – “better together- for a socially secure future”

Institute of Retirement Funds Africa’s President, Geraldine Fowler

“We care” – IRFA Presidents’ dictum for the retirement sector

Institute of Retirement Fund Africa’s President Geraldine Fowler strongly emphasized the duty of care facing not only the industry body itself but for the retirement sector at large at IRFA’s annual conference held in October

The GGA team at GGA’s 10th anniversary celebrations.

GGA 10 Year Celebration

The next GGA milestone will hopefully be marked by wins against corruption

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How to ensure that the GNU is accountable

Can our new government address South Africa’s many crises, and respond to its citizens’ needs?

Mother City directors Miki Redelinghuys and Pearlie Joubert

Mother City: A powerful documentary exposing Cape Town’s racial and economic inequality

Six years in the making, the pair’s film explores racial and economic inequality in Cape Town

African National Congress President Cyril Ramaphosa shares a light moment with NEC members after announcing that the ANC will seek a “unity” government.  (Photo by Per-Anders Pettersson/Getty Images)

Good governance wins votes: The one lesson the ANC seemingly ignored

In forming a new government, the ANC needs to ensure its partners can improve governance and service delivery