Tag: Retirement

Invest early, retire better: A message for young adults

For many young adults, retirement feels like a distant concern—something to think about decades from now. With student loans, rising living costs, and the desire to enjoy life today, saving for retirement often falls to the bottom of the priority list. However, one of the smartest financial decisions a person can make is to start […]

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Former Banyana Banyana player cites toxic culture as reason behind retirement

Weeks after announcing that the conclusion of the 2024 WAFCON tournament would mark her retirement from international football, Jermaine Seoposenwe has revealed that this decision was due to her discontentment with Banyana Banyana’s culture. While coach Desiree Ellis and her 26-woman squad were locked in on trying to defend their 2022 Women’s Africa Cup of […]

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Stormers teammate shares heartfelt post following Spicy Plum retirement

While the news of Springbok and Stormers prop, Steven Kitshoff’s retirement may have shocked thousands of fans, the reality may have been a bitter pill to swallow for those closest to him. This week fans and teammates of the 33-year-old streamed to social media platforms to honour the double World Cup winner on what has […]

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The two-pot system 101

The South African government made the executive decision to make changes to the retirement savings system by introducing what they have coined the two-pot system. This system, which affects current and future retirement members aims to simultaneously advance the conservation of retirement investments up until individuals retire while allowing a controlled amount of access to […]

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Tatjana Smith ends career on a high and announces retirement

27-year-old swimmer and multiple gold and silver medalist Tatjana Smith has officially announced her retirement from competitive swimming, after a remarkable career and performance at this year’s Paris Olympics. The news of the athlete’s retirement comes soon after she became South Africa’s most successful Olympian, winning four of the country’s last seven medals. She certainly […]

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Naledi Pandor’s daughter pens a heartfelt message after her retirement

Former Minister of International Relations Naledi Phandor announced at the beginning of the year that she was not to return to parliament after 30 years of service as a minister in the Ministry of Higher Education and Training, Ministry of Science and Technology, Ministry of Basic Education as well as Ministry of Home Affairs. Serving in government has […]

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Dj NV Funk retires from the music industry

After a decade in the game, well-known DJ, artist, and designer Nathan Van Dalen, popularly known as DJ NV Funk announces his departure from the music industry. According to entertainment publication, ZiMoja, the Cape Town artist who began his career in 2012 took to his socials to announce his retirement from DJing. In a lengthy press […]

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‘I can retire peacefully’ – Itumeleng Khune

One of Bafana Bafana’s former star goalkeepers Itumeleng Khune has come a long way since the troubling controversies surrounding his lifestyle towards the end of last year. Following his suspension from Kaizer Chiefs, the veteran goalkeeper with the assistance from his childhood club Kaizer Chiefs was encouraged to participate in a series of rehabilitation programs […]

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The last decade before retirement is crucial for retirement planning

In 1923, scientists and sociologists had many predictions on how life would look 100 years later in 2023. While it would seem we’re still a century or 2 away from flying cars and 4-hour workdays, the foresight of a longer life expectancy was on the mark, albeit not in the region of the 100-year lifespan. […]

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