SASI Chairman's statement at the launch of the Festive Season Savings Campaign 2009
Johannesburg, 4 November 2009
Although there are signs that the global recession seems to be bottoming out, the path is very fragile requiring a strong policy response from the government... (PDF doc - 37KB)

SASI calls on households to spend wisely during the Festive Season (Media Release)
Johannesburg, 4 November 2009
As South Africa gradually shakes off the recession, the message of encouragement for consumers to embrace a savings culture could not be more relevant... (PDF doc - 23KB)

Savings Month 2009 report - lowres for web viewing (PDF doc - 2 MB) or high res for printing (PDF doc - 5.2 MB)

Savings Month 2009 Gallery and Presentations

Saving remains crucial during recession
July 2009
July is National Savings Month. Elizabeth Lwanga-Nanziri, Chief Operating Officer of the South African Savings Institute (SASI) tells us why saving is critical to your financial well-being...

Deputy Minister of Finance, Nhlanhla Nene's speech at the launch of the Savings Month SA Savings Institute Breakfast
6 July 2009
Since the motto for this year's savings month is 'Tighten Your Savings Belt', I thought it appropriate to share a joke with you... (PDF doc - 58KB)

SASI Chairman's statement at the Occasion of the launch of Savings Month
6 July 2009
Good morning ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the South African Savings Institute (SASI), I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for taking time to participate in the launch of Savings Month 2009. ... (PDF doc - 45.5KB)

South Africans urged to tighten their savings belts - SASI launch Press Release
6 July 2009
With the average South African household income under pressure and many consumers struggling to service debt, Elias Masilela, Chairman of the South African Savings Institute (SASI), is of the belief that the current environment will condition consumers to manage the relationship between consumption and saving... (MS Word doc - 348KB)

South African children taught to become lifelong savers
Tygerburger (Bellville, Goodwood, Kuilsrivier, Kraaifontein & Milnerton): 15 July 2009
...Teach Children to Save South Africa (TCTS SA) is aiming to teach 100 000 South African children about the importance of saving money during the week 20-24 July... (PDF doc - 214KB)

Interview with Dr Sheshi Kaniki (Deputy Chair) about SASI and Savings Month
Kaya FM: 29 June 2009

Learners taught the art of saving
City Press: Thur, 27 Jul 2008
...The launch of the TCTS SA an initiative by SASI in collaboration with Banking Association... (PDF doc - 214KB)

Coega hopes to sign ten investors this year after smelter setback
Engineering News – Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:22
...changed its strategy to suit local companies. 'Owing to the South African investment climate, where local companies have more cash to spend ...

RSA Retail Savings Bond a gift for low income earners
BuaNews – Thu, 24 Jul 2008 18:38
...earners especially. 'The RSA Retail Savings Bonds is consistent with the South African Savings Institute [SASI] message we're trying to spread...

South Africa: RSA Retail Savings Bond a Gift for Low Income Earners
AllAfrica.com – Thu, 24 Jul 2008 16:53
...earners especially. 'The RSA Retail Savings Bonds is consistent with the South African Savings Institute [SASI] message we're trying to spread...

Greece is the word
2 Tough 2 Chew – Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:37
...magic, Olympia is a more sedate historical sports drama and romance . Scripted by Saving Private Ryan's writer, and reworked by South Africa's own...

New Retirement Thinking
Transcripts Business Day – Mon, 21 Jul 2008 23:57
...not saving enough from Mmakgoshi Phetla-Lekhethe at the South African Savings Institute Giulietta Talevi: Welcome to New Retirement Thinking ...

It's time to start saving
Moneyweb – Wed, 16 Jul 2008 13:41
...time to start saving Five ways to save money. July is National Savings Month -as declared by the South African National Savings Institute and is...

Score big in savings this month
Moneyweb – Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:29
...capitalise on the 2010 trademark it is promoting a culture of savings through initiatives by the South African Institute of Savings and the Banking...