Maysure Financial Services

For many SME owners, the business is more than an income stream. It is years of work, sacrifice, responsibility and future potential. But too often, the same business that supports families, staff and communities is left financially exposed when something unexpected happens to the owner, a partner, or a key person in the company.

This BrightRock - Love Change article highlights four important insurance solutions SMEs should consider:
- Business overheads cover
- Contingent liability cover
- Key person insurance
- Buy-and-sell insurance

These are not just “insurance products”. They are business continuity tools that help protect cash flow, ownership, debt obligations and the people who keep the business moving.

For SME owners, the question is not only: “Is my business growing?”
It is also: “Is my business protected if life takes an unexpected turn?”

A proper financial plan should support both growth and resilience.

Read the full article here:

Four essential insurance solutions every SME should have For South Africa’s small and medium enterprises (SMEs), sustainable growth depends on more than sales and cash flow. Strategic risk management – especially business insurance – is often overlooked, yet it’s one of the most powerful tools for protecting a growing company. According to the&...

When markets become noisy, investors often feel pressure to react quickly. But as this Moneyweb conversation with Reza Hendrickse highlights, volatility is not new and neither is the need for perspective.

Global conflict, oil price pressure and market uncertainty can all affect short-term investment performance. But long-term financial planning is not built on panic. It is built on discipline, diversification and making decisions that still serve your future when the headlines change.

The real value of conversations like this is that they help investors understand what is happening without losing sight of why they invested in the first place.

At Maysure, we believe informed investors make calmer, better decisions, especially when the market feels unpredictable.

https://www.moneyweb.co.za/moneyweb-podcasts/be-a-better-investor/trying-to-drown-out-the-noise/

Trying to drown out the noise … Investment insights from Reza Hendrickse, portfolio manager at PPS Investments.

Market volatility can make even experienced investors feel uneasy.

In this PSG Asset Management article, John Gilchrist offers a useful reminder: sound investment decisions are not made in the middle of a panic. They are built on a disciplined process, proper research, risk management, and a clear understanding of long-term goals.

One of the key points worth taking from this piece is that volatility does not automatically mean something is “wrong”. In many cases, it is part of the investment journey, especially when markets are reacting to conflict, uncertainty and fast-changing global news.

For investors, the real risk is often not the market movement itself, but the emotional decision to abandon a long-term plan because of short-term discomfort.

At Maysure, we believe good financial planning helps you stay grounded when the headlines feel dramatic. Your investment strategy should not be based on fear. It should be based on your goals, your time horizon, your risk profile, and a plan that has been built to carry you through different market conditions.

This article is well worth reading if you want a clearer view of how experienced investment teams think during a crisis, and why patience and discipline still matter.

How we respond in a crisis | PSG Our research approach builds diversified portfolios, guided by long-term thinking. Invest with insight. Invest with PSG Asset Management.

South Africa’s economy has had a tough start to the year, but there are a few encouraging signs worth paying attention to.

According to Business Tech, the JSE recovered strongly in April after a difficult March, supported by stronger commodity prices, improved investor sentiment, a firmer rand, and renewed optimism around South Africa’s broader outlook.

That does not mean the pressure is gone. Higher energy prices, global instability, inflation concerns and possible interest rate hikes are still very real factors that can affect households, businesses and investment markets.

But it is also a reminder that markets move in cycles. A difficult month does not define the full picture, and short-term volatility should not automatically lead to emotional financial decisions.

For investors, the message is simple: stay informed, stay calm, and keep your long-term plan in view.

At Maysure, we believe good financial planning is not about reacting to every headline. It is about understanding what the headlines mean for your money, your goals and your future.

Read the full post here: https://businesstech.co.za/news/finance/859641/signs-of-life-for-south-africa/

Signs of life for South Africa The Johannesburg Stock Exchange All Share recovered in April after the worst month for the bourse in close to two decades.

Not everyone needs to submit a tax return in 2026, but that does not mean everyone can simply ignore tax season.

According to BusinessTech, SARS has gazetted the first details for the 2026 tax season, including who may be exempt from filing and the expected closing dates:

- Individual taxpayers: 23 October 2026
- Provisional taxpayers and trusts: 22 January 2027

Some taxpayers may not need to file if, for example, they earned income from a single employer below R500,000, had PAYE deducted correctly, and did not have additional income, allowances, taxable benefits, or foreign service income.

SARS auto-assessments may also mean you do not need to submit a return but only if the information is complete, correct, and accepted.

This is the important part: even when SARS does the work for you, the responsibility still sits with you to check that your income, deductions, exemptions and rebates are accurate.

Tax season may feel like admin, but it is also a good reminder to review your broader financial picture, from retirement contributions and medical tax certificates to investment income and long-term planning.

Read the article for a clearer breakdown of who may not need to file in 2026:

These taxpayers don’t have to file a tax return in 2026 SARS has gazetted the first details for the 2026 tax season, including final submission dates and the taxpayers who don't have to file a tax return.

Today we recognise the people behind the paycheques.

Workers’ Day isn’t just about employment. It’s about the effort, the discipline, and the quiet consistency it takes to show up every single day.

It’s the early mornings, the late nights, the risks taken, and the responsibilities carried.
It’s building something not just for today, but for the people who depend on you.

Take a moment today to appreciate how far you’ve come.
And maybe even ask yourself, what am I building all of this for?

Because the work you do today should support the life you want tomorrow.

Happy Workers’ Day 🇿🇦

Freedom isn’t just something we celebrate once a year.

It’s something we experience in the way we live every day.

The freedom to choose.
The freedom to build.
The freedom to create a life that reflects what matters most to you.

But real freedom also comes with responsibility — to protect what you’ve built,
to care for the people who depend on you, and to make decisions today that support the life you want tomorrow.

Because freedom isn’t only about where we’ve come from.
It’s about what we choose to do with it.

Happy Freedom Day, South Africa