Tag: Momentum Insure

The 2026 National Budget Speech was delivered by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana on 25 February. He delivered the 2026 budget speech against a backdrop of complex fiscal trade-offs. South Africa continues to face high debt-servicing costs. As a result, the government’s capacity to act as the primary buffer against economic shocks has become more constrained. Therefore, the 2026 budget speech highlights the growing importance of shared responsibility across the broader economy.

The holiday period is synonymous with travel, online transactions and a surge in digital activity. From securing last-minute flights and booking accommodation to buying gifts and managing digital payments, we rely on the convenience of the online world. However, this high-activity environment remains fertile ground for scams and fraud.

Each year, thousands of people lose their lives on South Africa’s roads. National Transport Month, traditionally recognised in October, provided an opportunity to reflect on road safety statistics, infrastructure challenges and the urgent need to reduce the devastating human and economic cost of accidents.

The world in which we grew up is changing. The weather is no longer as predictable as we remember. We can no longer set our clocks by an afternoon Highveld storm. We also cannot reliably mark the transition of the seasons. Climate change is real. It brings unpredictable weather patterns and uncertainties that extend beyond the environment and into our financial security.

We often associate 'safety' with the lived experience of not being in danger. This may apply to our personal safety, that of our belongings and loved ones. However, the concept is much more complex than that. Safety must be understood as a holistic biopsychosocial phenomenon.