Doing the right thing
May 4, 2020
In a world where it’s hard to see even the immediate future, it can be even harder to keep ethics top of mind, particularly in times of desperation. However, it’s at these times that an ethical approach
When measured relative to the size of our economy, South Africa’s COVID-19 targeted economic programme is extensive, comparable to some of the largest pandemic-related interventions
Further tax measures to combat the COVID19 pandemic
April 28, 2020
In an address presented by President Cyril Ramaphosa on 21 April 2020, he noted that Government has recognised the significant negative repercussions that the national lockdown is having
South Africa's economic and social response to Covid-19
April 24, 2020
According to the President Cyril Ramaphosa, South Africa’s economic response to the effects of the virus will be in three phases.
Policyholders urged to apply for premium relief rather than allowing debit orders to bounce
April 23, 2020
The Association for Savings and Investment South Africa (ASISA) is urging policyholders unable to pay their monthly long-term insurance premiums to contact their life insurers to explore
No quick economic bounce back
April 23, 2020
What has become clear is that South Africa will not see a sharp and quick economic bounce back many have been hoping for but will in all likelihood see a 12 to 24-month gradual recovery
Risk-adjustment strategy for economic activity
April 22, 2020
The South African Government has thus developed a risk-adjusted strategy for economic activity based on a 5-level alert system, which will allow for flexibility and responsiveness and reduce the
WesBank remains committed to processing all payment relief applications as soon as possible. While we recognise that there was an initial delay due to the sheer number of applications, good