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Candice Potgieter, CEO of The Unlimited Child, has been crowned the winner of the prestigious 2024 Santam Women of the Future Award in the Social Entrepreneur category. This win not only celebrates Candice's remarkable leadership but also shines a spotlight on The Unlimited Child’s commitment to early childhood development in Southern Africa.

To make sure that South Africans with insurance products are always looked after, the Long-Term Ombudsman and Short-Term Ombudsman have been replaced by the National Financial Ombud.

Santam, South Africa’s leading short-term insurer, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE magazines, is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards. This event honours women entrepreneurs who are making significant contributions to the South African economy and society, demonstrating innovation, resilience and leadership.

December, or Dezemba, as it's often referred to by us South Africans, is a happy and fun time of the year when many enjoy the festive season with friends and family. It’s a time of celebration, travel and adventure, which makes keeping yourself and your loved ones safe and covered all the more important. 

Our approach to business is definitely outside the norm and is sometimes viewed as unconventional. We are proudly different, and we realise this may not always sit well with people who prefer to play things far safer. We are okay with this. We make no excuses for our leadership program, which has produced over 1000 strong young leaders, many of whom today run their own successful businesses.