The recent Constitutional Court ruling confirming that customary marriages in South Africa are automatically in community of property, has significant implications for estate planning. It calls for greater understanding of legal implications for those planning to take their relationships to the next level during Valentines Day. Legal and fiduciary experts from financial services, Standard Bank Read More
On 7 February 2026, Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) hosted its much-anticipated, inaugural, Summer Cup at the Turffontein Racecourse, bringing together sponsors, industry partners, members and guests for a vibrant afternoon of glamour, connection, and excitement. Under the theme “A Day at the Races”, guests embraced their most elegant race-day attire – from crisp shirts
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Gauteng Women in Insurance invites you to a Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Session, proudly sponsored by Camargue, exploring: “The Claims Perspective: Lessons in Liability Claims.” Speaker: Melissa Mannell – Claims, Legal & Compliance Specialist at Camargue 📅 Date: Thursday, 12 March 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:00 💻 Platform: Zoom 📚 CPD: Accredited for 1
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We all want to build a successful career and thrive in the workplace, right? The office is meant to be a place where everyone should be able to put their best foot forward and excel in the profession they chose. And that’s certainly possible in an environment that’s inspiriting and free of unnecessary obstacles. However,
Legal talk: Dealing with Constructive Dismissal in South Africa Read More »
Overspending According to Carly DeBeikes a startling 76% of purchases are made by customers while they are already in the aisles of the store. 57% of consumers ultimately spent more money than they had planned. Financial irresponsibility frequently develops as a coping mechanism for an anxiety or depression disease. Overspending has the potential to become
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More than 40% of South African women report poor mental health. For new mothers, that number is just the beginning. Postpartum depression (PPD) affects as many as one in three women in South Africa and remains one of the most invisible productivity killers in our workforce. Because here’s the thing no one wants to say
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The ‘glass ceiling’ is a frequently cited term that describes the barrier preventing women from advancing to senior leadership roles in their professions, regardless of their qualifications or achievements. But it’s becoming clearer that the seeds of this problem are planted much earlier – with that very first step up the career ladder. This is
From potential to promotion: Strategies for South African women facing the broken rung Read More »
Women need to take charge of their unique financial futures and ensure they have the right cover in place for their families and themselves. It’s crucial to highlight an often-overlooked aspect of women’s rights: financial security. Women form the backbone of many families, providing care, financial support, and stability. Yet, in securing their families’ futures,
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A Harvard, MIT, and Wharton study revealed that VC pitches voiced by men were more than twice as likely to secure funding as identical pitches voiced by women. For generations, women have been deemed biologically more risk-averse than men – but is that really the case? The myth stems from the outdated notion that risk-taking is
