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Illuminating: A still from the film WAT WAS HIE?, which explores indigenous histories through dance and poetry. Photo: Supplied

Diary: Colonial history films, Jazz Jol, Pride Parade and Music in the Gardens

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Leadership in Africa: A call to courage, ingenuity and human-centred innovation

In today’s world, leadership is no longer about command and control. It’s about clarity in chaos, courage in contradiction, and compassion in complexity. As an African woman and engineer in financial services, I’ve seen firsthand how the demands on leaders have shifted, from technical expertise to human, centred wisdom. The modern leader must be more than a strategist. […]

Music, meaning and magic: Shekhinah (above) and Mi Casa will perform at a concert in Durban Botanic Gardens.

Diary: Old Mutual Music at the Lake, Mo Eazy releases Teriba, Diprente’s Sabbatical opens in May

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2025 Budget Speech Commentary: Economic Policy and Its Impact on Low-Income Households

The budget speech poses an ideal opportunity for us to reflect on the influence policy has on the economic outcomes of all South Africans. The South African economic system remains largely stratified, characterised by the highest proportion of the working class residing in lower income households. Indeed, in the recent past, South Africa has been […]

Freedom to express fundamental rights versus administrative action by the South African Revenue Service exposes a fundamental link to communal interests and justice in a constitutional democracy. (Oupa Nkosi)

Two-pot a R4bn bonanza for Sars

Many South Africans are relying on the new two-pot retirement system for immediate financial relief

Celiwe Ross, Director, Group Strategy, Sustainability, People and Public Affairs at Old Mutual.

Singularity Summit 2024 gears up with bold plans

Final plans revealed for Singularity Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October 2024

Shayne Mann, co-CEO of SingularityU South Africa.

Leadership heavyweights announced for Singularity South Africa Summit 2024

New insights on leadership to be shared at  Singularity Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October 2024

Muvhango Lukhaimane dismissed a complaint against Old Mutual Wealth Retirement Annuity Fund, which had refused to recognise a claim by the twins’ mother after the death of the sperm donor.
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Sperm donor twins can’t benefit from life insurance, pension fund adjudicator rules

The children’s mother filed a complaint against the Old Mutual Wealth Retirement Annuity Fund after it declined a claim

World-renowned expert in exponential leadership, business disruption, and exponential technology, David Roberts.

10 new speakers announced for Singularity South Africa Summit 2024

Exponential technologies and decentralised identity to take centre stage at Summit in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October 2024

Data wizard Mark Nasila will talk about the African AI renaissance.

Plans announced for Singularity Summit 2024

The summit will take place in collaboration with Old Mutual on 21 & 22 October

Seven budget-friendly family vacation activities: How Old Mutual Rewards makes it possible

Enhance your holiday experience without straining your finances. Old Mutual Rewards helps you to stretch both your imagination and your hard-earned Rands further

Alan Yates, Head of Distribution at Peregrine Capital.

Financial consumers back hedge funds for better risk-adjusted returns, downside protection

The SA hedge funds industry is gaining popularity among a broader range of consumers due to increased regulatory oversight

Empowering marginalised entrepreneurs: A vision for inclusive economic growth

It is essential for SMEs to access finance, mentorship and market opportunities

South Africa’s economy expanded by a marginal 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025

South Africa’s economy narrowly avoids a recession

The transport and mining industries were the key contributors to fourth quarter GDP growth

Jason Swartz, Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group.

Local assets offering better returns this year, but value trap on the horizon

Old Mutual Investment Group have identified four key themes that will drive their investment decisions next year

Evan Robins, Listed Property Portfolio Manager, Old Mutual Investment Group.

Hedging your debts: Smoothing out the impact of high interest rates on the listed property sector

Risk is not something to be shunned, but rather to be respected and, where possible, softened

Meryl Pick, Head of Equity Research, Old Mutual Investment Group.

Local investors need a new playbook on China

China’s economic growth headwinds requires asset managers to change tack

Sheldon Holdsworth, Old Mutual International Regional Offshore Specialist.

The hype around investing offshore is back at the euphoric mid-nineties level

But investing across a diversified portfolio of assets is still the best bet, according to Old Mutual International

Mario Fisher, Head of Quantitative Research at Old Mutual Investment Group

The power of data processing is changing the global investment landscape

Formulating deep, meaningful insights from data helps the Old Mutual Global Managed Alpha Strategy understand market conditions and position its portfolios better

A life disrupted

Old Mutual Illness insurance keeps family in the green after a devastating diagnosis