Katlego Sekhu

Recent revelations surrounding a businessman’s life insurance policy on their deceased business partner have sparked a range of public responses, with skepticism at the forefront.
Kagisho Mahura, CEO of Gradidge Mahura Investments, joined Sizwe Dhlomo to shed light on the nuanced considerations essential for entrepreneurs venturing into business partnerships.
Amid misconceptions linking life insurance with sinister intentions, Mahura emphasized the pivotal role of life insurance as a risk management tool.
Death is the obvious one, but there is also incapacity. “The core purpose of life insurance is to quantify and mitigate potential risks for both individuals and families in various scenarios.” He elaborated that life insurance safeguards against not only the risk of death but also the risk of incapacity, which can significantly impact business operations.
Mahura pointed out, “As a business owner, especially in partnerships, your inability to contribute to the business due to incapacity presents a substantial financial risk. By quantifying this risk, you can effectively transfer it from you and your partner to a life insurance premium.”
Moreover, Mahura advocated for a culture that recognizes and addresses the financial risks intertwined with life events.



