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September 2025’s Top 5 Car Brands in South Africa: fuel gives a flicker of relief, rates refuse to budge

September was the month of “almost”. Almost a rate cut. Almost a real fuel saving. Almost good news all around.


The Best Cars Made in South Africa

Is your car proudly made in South Africa? There's a wealth of car-building expertise in our Republic, with plants manufacturing marques like Toyota, Mercedes-Benz, BMW, VW, Mahindra and more.


9 Price Tags That Show the Importance of the Right Funeral Cover

South African funerals aren’t cheap, so having the right amount of Funeral Cover is a very big deal. Don’t believe us? Just look at the numbers...


August 2025’s Top 5 Car Brands in South Africa: Toyota rules, Suzuki saves, and Ford holds steady

August gave South African motorists plenty to talk about. On the one hand, car sales kept humming along with Toyota, Suzuki, and VW claiming nearly half the market between them. On the other, petrol prices are still pinching, especially if your weekend drive involves a Ranger-sized tank.


Short-term Insurance vs Long-term Insurance

Learn what the definitions of short-term insurance and long-term insurance are, and what the differences are in terms of which products they each cover and how they're governed.



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Understanding Data Costs

The rise of the Smartphone has completely revolutionised the way we use our cellphones. While there’s no denying that the added features are very c ...


The Road to Independence

Buying your first car is a major milestone on the road to becoming fully independent. But with independence comes responsibility and one of your fi ...


What the new national budget means for you and your finances

On 22 February, the South African Minister of Finance, Pravin Gordhan, delivered his annual budget address in Parliament. While the budget, which s ...


11 home maintenance must-do’s</br></br>

You’ve taken the leap and become a homeowner and now there other things you need to think about in order to keep your property in tip top shape.


Cat Behaviors by Age

Cat behaviors usually develop and are practiced by kittens by the time they are six month old. Understanding normal behavior will help owners decid ...



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