World Tuna Day is observed annually on May 2nd to highlight the importance of tuna conservation and sustainable fishing practices. It was established by the United Nations in 2016 to raise awareness about the critical role that tuna plays in marine ecosystems and economies worldwide. The day serves as a reminder of the need to implement international […]
What happened in April?
For the first time this year, investors got nervous about whether the stock market rally that began in October last year was at risk. Stock market volatility increased a sure sign of increasing investor concerns. The so-called global fear gauge, the VIX Index, rose to almost 20 in mid-April before retracing to 15, after steadily tracking below […]
International Jazz Day is celebrated on April 30th every year. UNESCO’s General Conference proclaimed in November 2011 to recognize jazz as “a means to develop and increase intercultural exchanges and understanding between cultures for mutual comprehension and tolerance.” The day brings together communities, schools, artists, historians, academics, and jazz enthusiasts all over the world to celebrate and learn about the art of jazz, […]
World Malaria Day is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April. WHO Member States instituted it during the World Health Assembly of 2007. The day serves as an occasion to highlight the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment to malaria prevention and control. Here are some key points about World Malaria Day:
Denim Day takes place on the last Wednesday of April, which is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This day of action and awareness is an event in which people are encouraged to wear denim to combat victim blaming and educate others about sexual violence. The day comes following a high-profile Italian rape trial where the survivor was blamed for her rape […]
“The first thing we do is, let’s kill all the lawyers.” (Shakespeare)
Shakespeare must have had an unhappy experience or two with the lawyers of his time to have one of his characters utter that threat, but the reality is that every aspect of our lives is touched at one time or another by the law and the only way to […]
All it takes to excel at something – whether it’s mastering the ukulele, poaching the perfect egg or learning to solve the Rubik’s Cube – is consistent practice and dedication.
John Maynard Keynes, one of the greatest economists and risk-taking investors around, took it a step further. He strongly advised putting financial planning and investing on ‘autopilot’, and then going out […]
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” (Peter Drucker)
Facing what may well be another tough year, company owners and managers will be well aware that many of the external challenges will be beyond their control.
Fortunately, what remains under your control is how this new year is approached and starting 2024 with a thorough understanding of the three […]
“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” (Winston Churchill)
Donations tax 101
Put simply; you can donate an amount of up to R100 000 per year to any third party, like a child or a grandchild, without having to pay donations tax. For example, you could give R30 000 to each of your three grandchildren […]
And now there are three
If the draft bills are approved, from March 2024 members’ retirement funding will be split into three pots. Namely:
The main pros and cons
Advocates for change regard the introduction […]
