By Aldert Brink, CEO of Momentum Financial Planning

On Freedom Day, we remember a time in our history when the country chose a different path. One that was defined by dignity, choice, and the right to shape our own futures. Yet decades later, many South Africans are still asking a deeply personal question: Am I truly free?

The former corporate headquarters of VBS Mutual Bank has been successfully sold at auction for R42 million by Auction Inc under the expert stewardship of auctioneer and SAIA member Joff van Reenen.

After several years of sustained expansion and accelerated digital transformation, the African financial industry has decisively entered a phase of streamlined growth. The fifth edition of the African Financial Industry Barometer, produced by Deloitte and the Africa Financial Summit - AFIS, is based on a survey conducted between May and September 2025 among executives from more than 70 institutions (banks, insurance companies, fintechs, microfinance institutions, and capital market players) across the continent.

By Amith Singh, National Manager for Manufacturing, Nedbank Business and Commercial Banking

The South African manufacturing sector has long been characterised by its resilience in the face of adversity.

The role of corporate finance advisory and investment services has shifted in recent years. No longer simply about providing transactional support, these services are increasingly being conducted with the focus on strategic stewardship, writes Sydney Mhlarhi, founder of black-owned and managed investment, corporate finance advisory and fund management company, Tamela.