Your Will…… is it in place?

Your Will…… is it in place?

Make sure your will is valid You need to be at least 16 years and capable to draft a will. The will needs to be signed in your presence by two witnesses at least 14 years old who have no benefit in the will. “If you die without a valid will, your assets will be...
Is your will valid?

Is your will valid?

We have just entered National Wills Week and hopefully will  achieve a much needed awareness of the importance of having a will in place. Even more importantly, to ensure that your will is valid…… An invalid will can lead to unnecessary delays and costs when it...
Rising Interest Rates…… RSA Retail Bonds?

Rising Interest Rates…… RSA Retail Bonds?

RSA Retail Bonds are an option for those seeking that little extra interest from their strained savings. Effectively, you are lending the government money on a short term basis of 2, 3 and 5 year options where the interest is fixed and you are guaranteed your money...
Two Pot Retirement Fund on the way…..

Two Pot Retirement Fund on the way…..

Treasury has a draft proposal before parliament which allows you to access your retirement funds for emergencies and unforeseen expenses. This may seem like good news as many South Africans were financially strapped during the COVID lock down and could have found...
Inflation is raising its ugly head

Inflation is raising its ugly head

The huge surge in the oil price has sent the price of fuel into the stratosphere with petrol reaching a record high of over R21 per litre. During my last drive to Natal I noticed hundreds of trucks transporting goods up and down from the Highveld. Each one driven on...