If one of your resolutions for 2026 is to be more on top of your finances, here’s a simple place to start: your insurance. New comparison data shows that South Africans are saving an average of R1208 per month* by reviewing and switching their insurance cover - not because they’re opting for less protection, but because they’re better informed.

January arrived with a basket of goodies for South African motorists: borrowing is a little cheaper, and filling up won’t sting quite as much either. Let’s start with the interest rate. Prime has eased down to 10.25%, shaving a bit off those monthly car repayments. It’s not the kind of drop that changes your life overnight, but you might suddenly find a bit more breathing room in other spending categories like groceries or petrol.

How would you like to be remembered? Some prefer a funeral where family and friends wear bright colours and release multi-coloured balloons while others want a cremation so that their remains can be scattered in the ocean. But what would it cost? We take a closer look...

After a few tough years, SA’s new-vehicle market, properly hit the rev limiter regularly. Like Super Max or “that Dutch oke” depending on your opinion of him, car sales bounced back big time. By October of this year, aggregate new-vehicle sales were about 15.7% higher than the same period in 2024, with October itself the strongest month since March 2015.

October was quiet - in the best way possible. No rate hike drama, no nasty fuel surprises, and for once, even insurance premiums decided to play nice.

If you’ve been driving the same car for more than three years now, then you’re in good company. Trends show that South Africans are holding onto their cars for longer than ever before - on average 6 to 8 years, up from around 5 years just a few years ago, according to iMotoNews.

Medical gap cover is an insurance that will fill in the difference, should the specialist's charges be higher, rather than leaving you with what could be a large bill.

If you’re planning your 2026 budget, brace yourself before opening your medical aid statement. Most major schemes have announced their increases for the year, and while the percentages differ slightly, one thing’s certain: healthcare is getting more expensive—again.

They say getting there is half the fun — and that’s never truer than when the N3 turns from a motorway into a memorymaker. This route between Johannesburg and Durban links history, art, food, nature, and a few irresistible detours. Let’s hit the road — slowly — and savour the dorpies along the way.

The great trek from Johannesburg to Cape Town covers a tapestry of farmlands, Karoo calm, and mountain vistas. This isn’t a race; it’s a journey full of classic dorpies, legendary lamb, and wide-open spaces where every detour is part of the fun. Here’s how to enjoy every stop along the way and arrive in the Mother City refreshed and road-trip ready.

Even Capetonians escape for the holidays, fleeing the city’s buzz when crowds descend and heading east to the equally beautiful (if quirkier) Garden Route. Why blast through in 6 hours when each dorpie packs history, quirky characters and a feast of local treats? Here’s Hippo’s guide to five stops between Cape Town and Knysna—or Plett—where taking it easy brings out the best of the road.

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