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Young people often ask financial planners why they should start investing at 30 if they have 30 years to go until their retirement age. They argue that if they start at 40, they can make things work.Unfortunately, the reality is that it may only be 10 years, but those 10 years of lost growth can often never be made up. No matter how much you intend to invest from the age of 40 onwards, you will not be able to make up for the 10 years of lost time. Often this will result in working far beyond your intended retirement…
Marc Marquez heads down a straight during the free practice for the MotoGP of Spain on 26 April 2024 in Jerez de la Frontera. (Mirco Lazzari/Getty Images) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
Poet Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni remembered for her memorable career (Oupa Bopape/Gallo Images via Getty Images) South African praise poet Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni, known as “Imbongi”, was renowned for her powerful performances at prestigious ceremonies. Mbangeni discovered her talent for praise poetry at the age of 22 but faced many rejections early in her career before joining the Soweto Gospel Choir in 2002, which allowed her to tour internationally.Mbangeni died on 31 August 2024 after a short illnes.For more lifestyle news, go to the News24 Life front page.South African praise poet Dr Bishop Jessica Mbangeni, also known as an “Imbongi”…
Deputy President Paul Mashatile (M) flanked by Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola (L) and Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, were among dignitaries gathered to honour police killed in the line of duty. (@PMashatile/X, formerly Twitter) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
Many large South African corporates have established Enterprise Development Programmes and Supplier Development Programmes.EDPs are designed to support and grow small, medium, and micro-enterprises owned by individuals from previously disadvantaged groups and provide support by way of financial assistance, mentorship, training and other resources.SDPs aim to integrate local small businesses into the supply chains of larger corporates.For more financial stories, go to the News24 Business front page.There are many important things a small and medium enterprises (SMEs) need in order to succeed beyond raising enough working capital to turn an idea into a fully fledged business, or accessing finance to fund a business’ next…
(Muntu Vilakazi/ Gallo Images / City Press) Thabiso Matladi Sikwane was a beloved radio and TV personality, known for her healing voice and loving nature.She had a successful broadcasting career, working with prominent companies and authoring a children’s book to affirm and uplift children.Sikwane and DJ Fresh, who had children together, divorced amicably in 2022 and continued to co-parent. For more lifestyle news, go to the News24 Life front page.Brave, loving, prayerful, and a voice that provided healing are some of the words used to describe her, by those closest to radio and TV personality Thabiso Matladi Sikwane.The former wife of…
A Michaelhouse pupil and his parents among 11 killed in an accident in Greytown. (Midlands EMS/Facebook) South Africans need to be in the know if we want to create a prosperous future. News24 has kept the country informed for 25 years, and we’re about to enter a new chapter of fearless journalism. Join our free subscription trial to unlock this story and a world of news aimed to inform, empower, and inspire.
Chidimma Adetshina, the winner of the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, poses with her crown during the Miss Universe Nigeria 2024 held at the Eko Hotel Convention Centre on August 31, 2024. (Photo by Benson Ibeabuchi / AFP) A former Miss South Africa contestant hounded over a nationality row was crowned Miss Universe Nigeria on Saturday, capping a difficult few weeks for the beauty queen.Born to a Nigerian father in South Africa, 23-year-old Chidimma Adetshina withdrew from the country’s competition “for the safety and wellbeing of my family and I” after a backlash that exposed anti-foreigner sentiment in South Africa.”This…
A deceased estate involves a number of costs and expenses that need to be carefully planned and accounted for.From death taxes to executor’s and legal fees, the financial implications can be significant. If there isn’t sufficient liquidity in an estate to pay them all, assets may have to be sold For more financial stories, go to the News24 Business front page.Many of the costs involved and fees that may be charged when winding up a deceased estate are set out quite clearly in the Administration of Estates Act.However, the Act does not set out all the costs and expenses that may arise in a deceased estate.…
Mothers have a unique and powerful role in advocating for positive masculinity. (MoMo Productions/Getty Images) In his opinion piece, Jaco van Schalkwyk, Founder & CEO of The Character Company (TCC), emphasises the importance of Women’s Month in South Africa as a time to celebrate the progress made by women and to address the ongoing issue of gender-based violence (GBV). He highlights the pivotal role women play in nurturing values that contribute to a healthier society and discusses how TCC’s mentorship program supports single mothers in raising boys with positive masculinity. Van Schalkwyk outlines practical ways mothers can advocate for…