YuLife joins 2026 HR Indaba as Silver partner

Sphumelele Khumalo 21 May 2026

YuLife has come on board as a Silver partner for the 2026 HR Indaba, set to take place on 20 October.

The HR Indaba continues to stand out as one of South Africa’s most anticipated gatherings for HR professionals, uniting leaders, practitioners and innovators to exchange ideas, unpack challenges and explore practical solutions shaping the future of work.

YuLife is a global company that reimagines life insurance and employee benefits by combining financial protection with wellbeing incentives. Through its innovative app, YuLife gamifies wellness, encouraging employees to stay active while providing organisations with valuable tools to support productivity, health and workplace happiness.

Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with YuLife and other leading partners at the Indaba, where thousands of HR professionals and industry leaders will gather for a day of learning, networking, fresh ideas, conversations and a vibrant expo floor.

Sphumelele Khumalo

Sphumelele Khumalo is the senior writer for CHRO South Africa. With a background in health journalism, she brings a passion for storytelling and an interest in exploring the human side of every story, one word at a time. When she’s not meeting deadlines, you might find her experimenting in the kitchen, or chasing sunsets.

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