South African financial institutions are currently holding more than R90 billion in unclaimed benefits that rightfully belong to members of the public, according to a report in the Sunday Times. This staggering amount includes R4.5 billion in unclaimed dividends alone, according to a recent report. Banks, retirement fund administrators, insurance companies and the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) are all actively trying to locate millions of beneficiaries who may be unaware they are entitled to these funds.
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) revealed that the total value of unclaimed assets held by financial institutions reached R88.56 billion in 2022. Of this amount,…
Heritage Day: Celebrated on September 24, this day promotes South African
culture and heritage, encouraging people to embrace their diverse backgrounds.

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Fun South African Fact: It’s believed that Cape Town’s iconic Table Mountain is one of the oldest mountains in the world. Table mountain is approximately 260 million years old; it’s also home to thousands of species of plant life, including species unique to the Cape Floral Region. The glorious mountain is one of the world’s 7 New Natural Wonders. It is also apparently one of 12 main energy centres on the planet emitting spiritual, magnetic, and electric energies. It’s an idyllic and very popular hiking destination with hundreds of routes to explore.
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Finland: You have two cows. They are more likely than your entire country to commit a crime.