Lifestyle

We wanted to create a series of articles about inspirational South Africans – some of whom you may even know. Individuals who have made a massive difference and imprinted themselves on other people’s journeys. These are stories that we would like to share with you, starting with Johan Schlebusch. Johan was someone who was close to everyone at Veritas Wealth and very sadly, passed away recently. This is part inspirational story, part eulogy.

In the past couple of years we have lived through numerous crises: Cape Town’s Day Zero water disaster, the Covid-19 pandemic, the unrest in July 2021 and our country’s ongoing power challenges. Then, just as we all thought we were seeing some light at the end of the coronavirus tunnel, Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops to invade Ukraine. In the midst of this new tragedy and its knock-on effects, there are some very important questions we need to be asking ourselves.

Adults are often expected to agree on the best financial advice. But, on a recent holiday with friends, Veritas co-founder Rick Briers-Danks discovered contrasting opinions on buying versus renting. Traditional views are being challenged by a rapidly changing world where the property market is in a state of flux, and potential homeowners enjoy far greater options.

It’s been a long, hard year for many of us, and if you’re just not getting around to doing things that need to be done, you’re entitled to feel aggrieved if someone calls you out as a procrastinator. While procrastination looks like laziness, it is often just mental...

How important is money in your life and in deciding when and how you should retire? We came across a thought-provoking way of approaching this question, and it’s based on one simple reality. Whether you are a billionaire or a homeless person, there comes a moment when money means nothing.