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Will this be the solution?

28 August 2019 | Straight Talk

On 16 August, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed in the Administrative Adjudication of Road Traffic Offences (AARTO) Bill which will impose strict rules on motorists and a strict punitive system should they fail to comply with the rules. While AARTO may improve the safety on our roads when you look at it on paper, we all know that the reality is a different story. What impact will AARTO have on the insurance industry? FAnews spoke to Danny Joffe, Head of Legal at Hollard, to discuss this.

Is South Africa ready for what the NHI will cost?

21 August 2019 | The Stage

Since the Department of Health released the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on 8 August, a lot of its weaknesses have been exposed. This was an issue that was raised at a recent briefing that was held by the Institute of Race Relations (IRR).

Industry readiness is a moot point

13 August 2019 | The Stage

After many years of deliberation, the Department of Health released the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill on 8 August. If government has its way, the Bill will be implemented as soon as possible with 2026 the most recent date provided for possible full implementation. The Bill has been met with mixed reaction and has split the country down definite lines. Many have voiced their support for the system while others have questioned whether the NHI is the best fit to replace the current healthcare system. It seems as if the country’s readiness for the NHI is a moot point within political circles.

The situation is worse than expected

31 July 2019 | Straight Talk

South African politics is far from dull. The fractures within the African National Congress (ANC) were once again highlighted at the end of July when ANC Secretary General Ace Magashule accused former cabinet minister and ANC NEC member Derek Hanekom of being a charlatan and a wedge-driver.These accusations were sparked by a meeting between Hanekom and the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) to hatch a plan to support a vote of no confidence against Former President Jacob Zuma.

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If you had to hazard a guess, when do you reckon the COFI Bill will be signed into law?

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Another win for advisers

29 July 2019 | The Stage

Take a leap of faith and appreciate your value

25 July 2019 | Straight Talk

Are you going to swim against the current?

15 July 2019 | Featured Story

There is value in the intermediated model

09 July 2019 | The Stage

Is financial resilience the same as fair value?

03 July 2019 | Straight Talk

Taking insurance to the poor

24 June 2019 | Straight Talk

A fresh approach

20 June 2019 | The Stage

Changing the game isn’t easy

18 June 2019 | Featured Story

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