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Out Now: ASSA Research Newsletter Issue 2 (2026)
We are pleased to share the latest edition of the Actuarial Society of South Africa (ASSA) Research Newsletter, celebrating how our members are taking “A Seat at the Table” to prepare, engage, and make a tangible difference through research. Inside This Issue: – A Seat at the Table: Lusani Mulaudzi explores the science of decision-making, <a href="https://www.actuarialsociety.org.za/public-benefits-research/out-now-assa-research-newsletter-issue-2-2026/" class="more-link">...<span class="screen-reader-text"> Out Now: ASSA Research Newsletter Issue 2 (2026)</span></a>
TOWARDS A REASONABLE, AFFORDABLE, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE ROAD ACCIDENT COMPENSATION SYSTEM
The Road Accident Fund (RAF) is South Africa’s fault-based, publicly administered road injury compensation scheme, funded by a fuel levy....
ASSA Launches Groundbreaking Climate Index
ASSA Launches Groundbreaking Climate Index
Rethinking Funeral Financing
Exploring a South African National Funeral Insurance scheme for equitable and affordable cover The cost of funerals in South Africa...
Social impact of public policies in South Africa
By Satish Roopa
Using epidemiological modelling to support health policy and programming in South Africa
By Dr Leigh Johnson
An actuarial perspective of South Africa’s electricity system
Energy modelling as topic in public interest discussions
Modelling South Africa’s 2050 Energy Mix
Modelling SA's 2050 Energy Mix
Pump it up: A Deep Dive into Heart Disease in South Africa
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a leading cause of death globally and a significant burden on the South African health system....
Compounding the Complexity: The Impact of Comorbidities on NCD Management
While the rise of individual non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is a known global challenge, the reality for many patients is far...
A Deep Dive into the Rising Burden of Cancer in South Africa
Cancer is currently the second leading cause of global mortality, with over 70% of these deaths occurring in developing countries....
The Impact of Geography on Non-Communicable Diseases in South Africa
Where you live is a powerful predictor of your health. This fourth brief in our NCD series, produced by Percept...
The Not So Sweet Truth: A Deep Dive into Diabetes in South Africa
Diabetes prevalence in South Africa has surged from 4.5% in 2010 to 12.8% in 2020, yet a staggering number of...
Mind the Gap: A Deep Dive into Mental Health in South Africa
Mental health is often the “invisible” epidemic, yet it carries a profound impact on South Africa’s social and economic fabric....
Tracking the Next Co-Epidemic: HIV and NCDs in South Africa
While antiretroviral treatment (ART) has transformed HIV into a manageable chronic condition, it has also paved the way for a...
The Crucial Role of Households in Managing NCDs in South Africa
Chronic illness is rarely an individual journey; it is a household one. This eighth brief in our NCD series, produced...
The Interplay of Sex, Gender, and NCDs in South Africa
How do biological sex and societal gender roles impact the burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs)?. This third brief in our...
Medical Malpractice in the South African Public Sector
Medical Malpractice in the SA Public Sector