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What Next? Leadership Conversations for a Better Future examines how leaders can build future-fit economies in a time of accelerating technological and societal change.

In this episode we're joined by educator, leadership thinker and author, Sudhanshu Palsule, Gillian Secrett, Director of Leadership and Culture at CISL and community leader and rector, Richard Springer. Together they examine what many describe as a growing ‘meaning deficit’ in society. They explore how fragmentation, consumerism and polarisation erode our sense of purpose, and discuss how leaders can help rebuild meaning through authenticity, empathy and genuine connection.

Chapters:

00:00 : Why Meaning Matters in Times of Fragmentation

07:00: When Meaning Gets Distorted: Identity, Consumption and Performative Purpose

15:00: Rebuilding Meaning Through Empathy, Shared Space and Human Connection

23:00: Leadership’s Role: Creating the Conditions Where Purpose Can Flourish What Next? An Investec-Cambridge podcast series · Investec Focus Radio SA

Private equity is shifting gears. As rates turn and investor confidence improves, funds are deploying again, and South Africa is firmly back on the radar. But this isn’t a return to excess, it’s a shift toward smarter leverage, disciplined execution and sharper capital structuring. In the latest episode of No Ordinary Wednesday, Jeremy Maggs speaks to Rishanth Pillay, Head of Sponsor Leveraged Finance at Investec Corporate & Investment Banking, about what’s driving the renewed momentum – and what could derail it.

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What will be the impact of the hostilities in the Middle East on the world economy? Chris Holdsworth Chief Investment Strategist, at Investec Wealth & Investment International, examines the impact on oil prices, in particular, taking into account further disruption at the key Strait of Hormuz. Investec Focus Radio SA

In this episode, of What's Next, we explore how corporate values shape decision-making in a time of political polarisation and markets that reward short-term performance. Ethics expert, Alison Taylor, and experienced board chair, Karen Wood, discuss the tension between purpose and profit, the realities of trade-offs, and how leaders can stay grounded while building trust and aligning values with action.;

KEY MOMENTS:

00:00 – Setting the Scene: Values in an Age of Disruption

05:42 – Why Values Matter More Than Ever

19:56 – From Words to Action: Making Purpose Real

36:18 – Navigating Politics, Pressure and the Future of Leadership Investec Focus Radio SA

Please note: The tax-free savings account limits discussed in Everything Counts episode 42 reflect the regulations in place at the time of recording. Following changes announced in the Budget Speech on 25 February 2026, the annual contribution limit has been increased from R36 000 to R46 000 per tax year, effective 1 March 2026. This article has been updated to reflect new limit.

In this episode of Everything Counts, host Motheo Khoaripe is joined by Investec financial adviser Vumi Dludlu and head of adviser enablement Johan Loubser to break down everything you need to know about tax-free savings accounts in South Africa.

They explain:

• What a tax-free savings account (TFSA) actually is

• The annual limit and R500 000 lifetime contribution cap

• What happens if you exceed the TFSA limit

• Why you can’t “catch up” on missed contributions

• The impact of withdrawals on your lifetime allowance

• How TFSAs compare to retirement annuities and regular savings accounts

• Whether opening a TFSA for your child makes sense

If you’re searching for answers about TFSA rules, contribution limits, tax penalties, or how to invest tax-free in South Africa, this episode will give you clear, practical insights to help you make smarter long-term decisions.

00:00 Introduction

01:30 Why tax-free savings accounts were first introduced

02:00 What are tax-free savings?

03:45 Tax-free savings vs regular savings

05:00 What savings products should you pair a tax-free savings account with?

07:00 How do tax-free savings accounts work?

09:00 Tax-free savings account rules South Africa

11:00 Should you upload a lump sum to your tax-free savings account?

12:00 Can you transfer your tax-free savings to another provider?

14:30 Are tax-free savings accounts good for your child’s future

17:20 Can you use tax-free savings as emergency funds?

19:00 How much can you put into a tax-free savings account?

20:00 Conclusion Investec Focus Radio SA