More than 1,200 final-year students with disabilities from across South Africa will take an important step towards meaningful employment today as the Disability Workplace Readiness Summit opened in Johannesburg.
The two-day summit which continues tomorrow, has already created a vibrant platform for students to engage directly with more than 40 leading corporate organisations, explore career opportunities, gain valuable…
June is men’s health month in South Africa and a great time for men around the country to undertake their annual health check-in. While regular exercise and a balanced diet play essential roles in health and wellbeing prioritising preventive healthcare is equally important.
Here are six crucial check-ups that all men should consider:
Comprehensive Physical Examination
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There’s never been a greater need for parents to give their children a solid financial foundation. A recentSanlam survey of 5 000 South Africans revealed that people aren’t making the right money moves at crucial stages, resulting in massive gaps in their financial planning. Danelle Esterhuizen, Head of Innovation and Design at Sanlam, says that…
Bubbly lovers will be delighted to hear that after a two-year absence, the Franschhoek Cap Classique & Champagne Festival is back!
Once again presented by Sanlam Private Wealth, the two-day event is set to take place at the Franschhoek Monument on Saturday December 3 and Sunday December 4 from 11:00 to 16:00. Tickets are now available from Webtickets and cost R450…
As we navigate through these challenging economic times, making sure our loved ones are taken care of financially becomes more and more important. This includes anything from ensuring they have a simple savings account, to the big guns like life insurance and funeral cover. Sadly, when it comes to funeral cover, scammers are operating everywhere,…
In the months leading up to bringing your first baby home, you might find yourself compiling checklists for checklists and endless tasks like stocking up on baby gear, furnishing the nursery, writing a birth plan and childproofing your entire life. But what about the not-so-obvious stuff? Edwin Theron, CEO at digital insurance provider…
Buying a home for the first time is a daunting experience. A lot goes into finding the right area, space and price point that suits your needs. And then there’s the investment factor.
You might not be thinking of your new home as an investment. It’s your first place, and you want to live there…
Remaining positive in the face of a crisis – and during a protracted pandemic - is easier said than done. While not everyone is an eternal optimist, research has shown that a positive outlook is not just good for your mental, emotional and physical health, but for your financial health too.
A recent online survey by Sanlam…
An online survey of South African women conducted by Sanlam has found that 72% consider themselves to be living in ‘survival mode’. This means that the surveyed women find it challenging to focus on the long-term, particularly planning their finances, given the focus on daily needs. Could there be a way for women to rebound…
That dreaded word 'retrenchment' – a tragic consequence of tough economic times, and a painful reality to face if it's happened to you. But you can – and you will – move past this. Colleen Taljaard, HR manager at Glacier by Sanlam and Sherwin Govender, Business Development Manager at Glacier by Sanlam, highlight 9 tips to help you (financially)…