2025-09-12

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.

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2025-09-11

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.

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2025-09-11

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...

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2025-09-09

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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2025-09-03

Does Medical Aid cover braces?

Many parents of teens or tweens know the true price of crooked teeth. But before you 'brace' yourself to break the bank, let's take a look at which orthodontic treatments your Medical Aid plan covers.

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2025-08-26

New place? Here’s how to check Fibre before you move in

Moving is stressful enough without worrying about internet. Before you unpack, make sure your new home has fibre. With Hippo’s free fibre coverage checker, you can quickly see which providers are available at your address—so you’re online from day one.

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2025-08-15

South Africa’s top 5 selling cars in July 2025 | Hippo

July 2025 brings South African motorists a mix of good and bad news. While the repo rate dropped by 0.25% — easing prime to 10.5% and trimming monthly car repayments — fuel prices edged upward, offsetting some of those savings. Still, for drivers looking to stretch their budgets, every bit helps.

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2025-08-08

How to plan a funeral

Hours after a parent, spouse or child passes away, you’re hit with the reality of making the funeral arrangements – a task you may not have hands-on experience with. You may have attended dozens of funerals before and already know the rituals that take place during the burial, but how do you pull it all together yourself considering all the challenges and decisions?

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2025-08-07

Smart money-saving tips so you can pay less on Medical Aid, Insurance and Loans

Are price hikes putting a dent in your bank balance? Here are some smart money-saving tips to fight the effects of inflation and keep your budget in the black.

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2025-08-06

Why getting Life Insurance sooner will save you in the long run

There are a few things in life that genuinely get better with age wine, friendships, and your Spotify algorithm. But when it comes to life insurance? Sooner is definitely better. If you're in your 20s or 30s thinking, “Life insurance? That’s for people with a will and a weekend garden,” you're not alone. But here's the catch the longer you wait to get cover, the more it’s likely to cost. And by the time you feel old enough for it, you’ll be paying extra for the delay.

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2025-08-05

What to do after a car accident

Car accidents are an everyday occurrence on South African highways. Our country has the 42nd highest road mortality rate in the world. If your car was involved in an accident what would you do? Below is a step-by-step guide on how to deal with a car accident.

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2025-08-04

Why you should consider Third-Party Car Insurance

How a car accident can ruin your finances, and why third-party liability insurance is absolutely essential.

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