Tag: legacy

South Africa has produced two globally recognised leaders from different eras: Jan Christiaan Smuts and Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. Smuts served as Prime Minister from 1919 to 1924 and again from 1939 to 1948. Mandela served as President from 1994 to 1999.

The vidcast dives into sovereign wealth funds and how they work. We unpack the requirements for a good fund, the risks to implementation and the overall benefits to the economy. We also posture various ways of potentially implementing such a fund in South Africa.

When discussing the value of the financial profession, financial advisers are often compared to medical doctors and are sometimes even called ‘financial doctors’. The reason behind this is that financial advisers look after the financial challenges of clients in much the same way that doctors look after the health issues of patients. This is not a perfect analogy, but there are certainly some comparisons to be drawn.

In this vidcast, we take a look at the latest warning from the South African Revenue Service (SARS) related to taxation on crypto assets and crypto-related earnings. The aim is to get a better understanding of the driving factors, investment cases, and opportunities that may present themselves.

It is widely known that business families are currently experiencing the largest wealth transfer in recent history, with over $84 trillion being transferred from...

Read our exclusive cover story titled Family Business - can you unlock the dynamics of tradition, innovation and legacy by Alan Barr, Partner and Creagh...

When he died in 2014, author Chris van Wyk left behind an impressive literary legacy. The scope of his work was broad – poetry, children’s books, short stories and biographies. But perhaps he is best remembered for his memoir Shirley, Goodness & Mercy, which chronicles his growing up in Riverlea and introduces us to the colourful characters who helped to shape his life and inform the stories he wrote.

The only personal finance book you will ever need! It is never too late, or too early, to become more intentional about your finances. Unexpected life events can severely expose the financial vulnerability of individuals and households who are ill-prepared.

If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and have already laid the groundwork to turn your dream into a successful business, now is the time to consider what kind of legacy you are building. This begins with your employees and the security you offer as a leader. Entrepreneurs have the power to shape lives and communities by the thousands, and they should be able to protect what they’ve built.

As the new year unfolds, many business leaders across Africa are assessing the 2023 year to chart an increasing resilient path ahead. Last year, major key events unfolded that had global repercussions on supply chains, businesses and the leaders of those businesses.