New regulations a step in the right direction
Employers are now obliged to help their employees make the best possible financial decisions upon retirement
Alf James
Benefits counselling model employs FinTech for an effective solution
This addresses the uncertainty in the industry with regards to how benefit counselling will be provided
Retirement journey becoming less complex
The default regulations provide more safety and control for retirement fund members
Default regulations will simplify investment options
‘Independent financial advice is still important’
Programme aims to improve performance
Best Practice Industry Awards celebrate fund performance excellence
Fund employs financial literacy as an instrument of transformation
The NJMPF facilitates educational sessions at road shows, workshops and indabas
Important for members to be accountable for their own retirement
Your employee pension is often inadequate for your retirement needs
Retirement fund a reliable constant in members’ lives
Governance is good because the trustees worked in the industry, are fund members and undergo training during the year
Sustainable transport key to sustainable development
Transport is essential to economic growth and affects people’s daily lives, but it also drives climate change and is the cause of too many deaths
Focussed on benefitting members
Profits from the fund’s activities are reinvested to benefit members
Truckers UNiTE against human trafficking
Truck drivers are the eyes of the campaign, which combats horrific crime
The future must change for women
Women are paid less than men, so their pensions are smaller
Call to join quest for financial freedom and security
Retirement industry stakeholders can improve both the country’s retirement and socioeconomic conditions
Changing societies
The judges commended Professor Soodursun Jugessur for his efforts in promoting the use of science and technology in Africa.
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Grande dame of equity
Drivers of Change judges commended Dr Athalia Molokomme for her work in promoting gender equity.
Caring beyond the call of duty
Florence Nyakiso is innovative and lets nothing go to waste.
Rooting out society’s evils
The judges agreed with Mangu that Advocate Thuli Madonsela’s integrity, determination and courage should be recognised and rewarded.
Using less water to make more beer
Water care and management, sponsored by ABB —
<b>Winner: South African Breweries Limited</b>.
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Turning fallen seeds into free trees
Environmental best practice in not-for-profit organisations, sponsored by Nedbank — <b>Commendation: Free Trees to Schools</b>.
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One stop for info
Not for-profit organisations — <b>Commendation: Endangered Wildlife Trust</b>.
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A drive to recycle
Water care and management, sponsored by ABB — <b>Commendation: Avis Rent a Car</b>.
Communities tackle waste management
Environmental best practice in not-for-profit organisations, sponsored by Nedbank — <b>Winner: All Hands on Waste</b>.
Scoring a winning goal
Winner — Chief Executive’s Award: <b>Metropolitan Soccer Development Programme</b>.
‘Mama’ of development schemes
Winner — Corporate Award: <b>Clover Mama Afrika</b>.
Ramaphosa follows his passion
Runner-up — Corporate Award: <b>Shanduka Foundation</b>.
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Daily bread makes a difference
The judging panel pointed out that one-off and short-lived corporate employee involvement programmes are more like team-building exercises.
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A project with potential
The idea for an after-hours clinic emerged in March 2006 after it became clear that other clinics were not serving specifically male workers’ needs.
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Sowing the seeds of knowledge
Hlokomela runs two wellness clinics that provide accessible healthcare and referral services to farm workers, migrants and their families.
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A challenging learning curve
The Investing in the Future judges commended the intervention at a crucial time in the educational life of learners.
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Being casual has its benefits
The Absa Casual Day campaign was singled out by Investing in the Future as a winning example of organisations “partnering for the benefit of society".
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Stimulating a scientific society
Winner — Non-profit Organisations Award: SciFest Africa
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Helping people to help themselves
Winner — Enterprise Development Award: First National Bank’s Hogan Technology.
