2024-07-17
Potholes have become a serious point of discussion especially, as they seem to have increased in number over the past few years.
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2024-07-12
If you’re an ordinary member of the public, you have 20 open market medical aid schemes to choose from. (The others only being open to certain professional organisations or companies.) So how can you effectively compare them to find the one that’s just right for you? Let’s take you through it.
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2024-07-11
South Africa has dangerous roads, and that’s a fact. Our road fatality rate in 2023 sits at 19.39 deaths per 100,000 inhabitants, well above the global rate of 15.
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2024-07-09
It's usually harder and more expensive to get car insurance again if you've had a break in cover. But reinsuring your vehicle after having cancelled in order to manage your lockdown budget is a vital step towards repairing your now-damaged risk profile.
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2024-02-23
Unveil the essential role of event liability insurance in safeguarding the success and financial stability of events. Whether orchestrating corporate functions or personal celebrations, this insurance provides peace of mind, bolsters credibility, making it an indispensable asset for discerning event planners seeking to ensure seamless and secure events.
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2023-08-28
The South African Council for Medical Schemes has just announced their suggested increase percentage margin (5% + utilisation) for the 2023/2024 medical aid scheme premium increases coming up. Let's find out what that means for you and if there's anything you can do to ease the impact of coming changes on your pocket.
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2023-07-03
Hold on tight because we're about to spill an industry secret: you don't have to bankrupt yourself and join the best-selling Medical Aid provider to get great health cover – you don't want to miss out on finding the best benefits at the lowest price to perfectly suit your needs.
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2023-06-27
Choosing the right Medical Aid plan can be one of the most important decisions you make for yourself and your family. Here's how to do it wisely.
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2023-06-26
Ah, the joys of car ownership: the wind in your hair, the open road, the gentle purr of the engine... until, of course, it all goes horribly wrong. A blinking light, a rattling sound that just won't go away and – bham! You're left with a hefty bill for repairs. And that, friends, is why you should always take out a Service Plan.
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2023-06-26
Paying a monthly fee for an extended car warranty feels expensive until you have to pay out a lump sum for a major repair.
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2023-06-19
Death, taxes and loadshedding are the three inevitabilities of (South African) life – and having life insurance can help your loved ones deal with all three, if you start early enough.
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2023-05-08
At last, the Right2Repair guidelines put you in the driver's seat when it comes to choosing who services your car, and how much you're willing to pay for it – because why should car manufacturers be making decisions for you?
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