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We’re celebrating a decade of excellence! Sanlam is one of South Africa’s Top 10 Top Employers— for the 10th year in a row! Yesterday, we marked global Top Employers Day with vibrant celebrations across our campuses, showing appreciation to the incredible people who make Sanlam what it is. From energising engagement activities to heartfelt moments of recognition, it's all about our people. A huge thank you to our teams for living our values—innovation, integrity, collaboration, and care— every single day. You’re the reason we’re 10 out of 10. #Sanlam #TopEmployersDay #10outof10

We all know unemployment is one of South Africa’s biggest challenges. But what if the key to change lies with small businesses? 💡 Join us as we unpack the role SMMEs can play in driving job creation and economic growth in a thought-provoking panel discussion with leading business experts at the #SanlamSMMECollective on 21 October. Want to be part of the conversation shaping South Africa’s future? 👉 Request your invite here: https://bit.ly/3IEUQch Santam Insurance #SMMEDay

Sanlam hosts 2025 Capital Markets Day 📈 The Group’s executives reaffirmed Sanlam’s growth strategy and its position as a leading financial services group in emerging markets. Themed “Leveraging Quality, Accelerating Growth,” the event highlights Sanlam’s strong foundations, ambitious growth vectors, and commitment to delivering sustainable, long-term value for clients, shareholders, and stakeholders. Sanlam’s growth and sustainability strategy is anchored on three key pillars: 1️⃣ Strengthening market positioning in South Africa – enhancing ecosystems through innovations such as the Sanlam Group App and deepening partnerships with TymeBank, recently recognised by TIME Magazine as one of the world’s most influential companies. 2️⃣ Scaling international growth – leveraging its 20-plus-year partnership with Shriram in India, the pan-African SanlamAllianz joint venture, and entry into the Lloyd’s market via Syndicate 1918, a nod to Santam Insurance's founding year. 3️⃣ Embedding sustainability – integrating financial inclusion, skills development, and climate resilience into all business practices. Sanlam Group CEO, Paul Hanratty, said: “Sanlam is uniquely positioned as a quality growth stock. With strong platforms, prudent capital allocation and bold growth vectors across South Africa, India and Pan-Africa, we are confident of delivering attractive returns while supporting inclusive prosperity. Our purpose remains our driving force — to help our clients build and protect their wealth, and to allow continuity to future generations.” Read the full media release here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dueCnjfN

✨ Speaker spotlight ✨ We’re proud to feature Nzwa Shoniwa CFP® I MBA, Managing Executive of Sanlam Umbrella Solutions, as one of our distinguished speakers at the #SanlamSMME Collective on 21 October. An accomplished employee benefits and investments professional, Nzwa leads the Sanlam Umbrella Fund — South Africa’s most awarded and fastest growing employee benefits platform, managing R140bn in assets. With a vision to make retirement accessible and empowering, he is committed to delivering relevant, cost-effective, and cutting-edge solutions that help members retire with confidence. To hear his insights, secure your invite here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IEUQch Santam Insurance #SMMEDay

✨ Speaker spotlight ✨ Join us at the #SanlamSMMECollective where we’ll hear from Lindiwe Nkuna-Kgopa, founder of Lindiwe Sanitary Pads, a proudly South African company tackling period poverty and reshaping the “menstrual economy.” Through resilience, innovation, and purpose, Lindiwe has grown a business that empowers women, supports education, and proves that profit and impact can go hand-in-hand. Don’t miss her inspiring story at our inaugural event on 21 October in Johannesburg. Request your invite here 👉 https://bit.ly/3IEUQch Santam Insurance #SMMEDay

📢 Calling all South African SMMEs! Join us at the first-ever #SanlamSMMECollective on 21 October for an insightful day of learning, collaboration, and networking as we explore the opportunities and challenges facing our small and medium-sized businesses. If you’re in Johannesburg and would like an invite, request one here: https://lnkd.in/dvpYtpRa Santam Insurance #SanlamSMMECollective #SMMEDay

The F Show for Sanlam had a good The Loeries picking up: 🏆 Silver in Media Innovation 🏆 Silver in Digital: Use Of Influencers 🏆 Bronze in Film: Branded Content 🏆 Bronze in Comedic Impact 🏆 Film Craft in Writing Congrats to the amazing team Suzanne Jenner Irene Styger Lelani van den Berg Kayla Oliver Cameron Watson Rose Kotze Jade Lotriet Nadine (Volmink) Erasmus Keyana Govender and everyone else at Accenture Song, One-eyed Jack and all our other partners. Also our client team at Sanlam who have consistently pushed for and backed great work over our decade+ working together. Accenture in South Africa

Demand for specialised digital skills in Africa is growing faster than the supply, as technology, data, and AI evolve at unprecedented speed. This widening skills gap threatens economic growth and risks increasing inequality, especially as developed economies rapidly adopt these tools. Martin van der Zee, Strategy Lead at Sanlam Group Technology, explains why closing Africa’s digital skills gap is critical, and how collaboration can turn this challenge into a shared opportunity. 🎥 Watch here:

✨ Speaker Spotlight✨ Small businesses are the backbone of South Africa’s economy. Their ability to survive and thrive directly strengthens our nation’s resilience. At the #SanlamSMMECollective on 21 October in Johannesburg, Sanlam Corporate CEO, Kanyisa Mkhize, will open the day by highlighting the importance of SMMEs in building a resilient economy – and anchoring the event within Sanlam’s #AgeOfConfidence vision. An actuary and Columbia MBA graduate, Kanyisa is passionate about creating powerful customer value propositions and enabling financial peace of mind. We look forward to her perspective on how confident businesses contribute to a confident South Africa. Request your invite here: https://bit.ly/3IEUQch Santam Insurance #SanlamSMMECollective #SMMEDay

The employee benefits sector has long served as a gateway to formal financial systems for millions of South Africans by providing access to retirement savings, risk cover, and financial education. Yet, despite this, engagement remains uneven. Lorraine Mekwa, MBA, Managing Executive at Sanlam Corporate, believes that the real opportunity lies in using the workplace to unlock financial inclusion and build lasting financial resilience for both individuals and businesses. 👉To learn more, click here: https://bit.ly/4nESN72