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South African women are confident in themselves – but not yet in their financial future

4 August 2026

Nearly six in ten (57%) South African women say they feel mostly or completely empowered to make important decisions about their future.

1Life Insurance highlights the connection between workplace stress, financial well-being, and overall health during Employee Wellness Week

2 July 2026

As organisations across South Africa mark Employee Wellness Week, 1Life Insurance is encouraging employers and employees alike to recognise the close connection between financial wellbeing, workplace stress and overall health.

South African Youth are determined to break the cycle of generational debt, despite mounting financial pressure – 1Life Insurance survey reveals

15 June 2026

The survey, conducted in May 2026, gathered insights from respondents across South Africa and paints a picture of consumers who remain financially strained, yet deeply motivated to create better futures for their families.

1Life turns WhatsApp into a fully transactional insurance platform

11 June 2026

1Life customers can now buy funeral cover of up to R50 000 in under seven minutes - entirely within WhatsApp.

World Hypertension Day – Silent but deadly

15 May 2026

As World Hypertension Day approaches on 17 May, it is not simply enough to be educated about the dangers of hypertension or to know what it is; rather, it is about inspiring action to ensure that knowledge translates into behavioural change.

From disruptor to industry leader: 1Life celebrates 20 years of changing lives

25 March 2026

1Life Insurance celebrates 20 years of changing lives, reflecting on two decades of innovation.

1Life Marks 20 years as direct insurance pioneer in South Africa

24 March 2026

Marking two decades in operation, 1Life reflects on how that has reshaped access to life cover and financial education.

Survey reveals that 95% of parents face financial strain during back-to-school season

13 January 2026

An overwhelming 95% of respondents admitted that back-to-school preparations were stressful, highlighting the emotional toll this period continues to take on households.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Protecting the 48% of South African women solely responsible for their household’s financial obligations

14 October 2025

As South Africa observes Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October, 1Life Insurance is calling attention to the critical need for financial protection in the face of chronic illness.