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12 Jun 2023

Join the Matus Pink Drive

By Staff Writer

The Pink Drive from Matus is all about raising money to show a firm commitment to supporting cancer survivors and ongoing research.
22 Mar 2023

Is South Africa on track to eliminate cervical cancer from the country?

By Staff Writer

Sanlam's Dr Weber discusses how advisers can help clients understand the financial implications of cervical cancer and put policies in place to protect them.
15 Sep 2021

Financially navigating a critical illness

By Staff Writer

Few people consider the far-reaching implications of a health crisis on every facet of their lifestyle.The devastating effect of a serious health crisis such as cancer, a stroke or heart attack, COVID-19 or even an accident typically extends far beyond the physical consequences of such an event, with significant implications for your financial and emotional wellbeing too, and even your ability to work and earn an income.
18 May 2021

A great loss for First Cut

By Staff Writer

Gary Willis, First Cut’s sales director for many years recently passed away at the age of 51. The management and staff of First Cut, together with local and international colleagues mourn the loss of First Cut’s sales director Gary Willis, who passed away in April, at the age of 51. Gary had fought an 18-month...
12 Apr 2021

A critical illness wave is on the way

By Staff Writer

While businesses are still reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on workplaces, an ominous lull in critical illness claims is the calm before a new storm on the way.

04 Feb 2021

World Cancer Day: How the rise in cancer impacts SA workplaces

By Staff Writer

Momentum Corporate’s analysis of income disability claims over the last decade shows that overall cancer claims increased by 60% and now represent 16% of all claims. On World Cancer day today, 4 February, it serves as a marker for South African businesses to understand the lasting impact that this sharp rise has on their employees and business productivity.
23 Sep 2020

Merck expands its ADC manufacturing capabilities

By Staff Writer

Merck has announced a € 59 million expansion of its HPAPI and ADC manufacturing capabilities and capacity at its facility near Madison, Wisconsin, USA. This investment will allow large-scale manufacturing of increasingly potent compounds for therapies that have the potential to treat cancer. Completion is expected by mid-2022 and should add approximately 50 full-time jobs...
21 Sep 2020

Women are lagging in retirement savings and are debilitated by stress

By Staff Writer

In a recent study of their client base, Momentum Corporate revealed that almost half (41%) of the employees on the FundsAtWork Umbrella Funds are women. With an almost 50/50 gender split across the client base, a one-size-fits-all approach to advice on employee benefits simply won’t cut it. This is according to Shaeera Essop, Strategic Client...
10 Aug 2020

Rugani vegetable juices recognised as a CANSA Smart Choice

By Staff Writer

Rugani Vegetable juices have been awarded the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) Seal of Recognition signifying these juices as a CANSA Smart Choice. Owing to the innovative extraction processes and packaging, no additives (sugar, preservatives or colourants) are used in the production of Rugani’s juices which have a shelf life of 12 months. All...
22 Jul 2020

Cardiovascular disease, cancer and accidents remain the leading causes of claims

By Staff Writer

In 2019, Sanlam paid out over 99% of death claims. The insurer predicts a rise in claims for death, funeral, sickness and income protection in 2020, due to the coronavirus pandemic. Petrie Marx, Product Actuary at Sanlam Individual Life, says that this year is a testament to how easily one’s health and life can change...
08 Jan 2020

Gap cover can help alleviate financial burden of breast cancer treatment

By Janice Roberts

Breast cancer affects women of all ages and all races. In fact, according to the 2014 National Cancer Registry (NCR), it is the second most common cancer in women in South Africa and carries a lifetime risk of 1 in 27. A diagnosis of breast cancer is a devastating blow, and the last thing any...
01 Oct 2019

Courage through cancer – a case for Critical Illness Income

By Janice Roberts

Denise Williams, an FMI (a division of Bidvest Life Ltd) #21Lives policyholder, celebrated her 60th birthday in early 2016 with the announcement of her daughter’s miracle pregnancy. A month later, she embarked on an adventurous biking holiday and shortly after that, she enjoyed a more tranquil getaway to Zanzibar. Life couldn’t be better.