The Sick Joke That is Another Petrol Price Increase in May
I know I know it seems unreal but I promise you this isn’t a joke. The Department of Energy has announced that there will be ANOTHER petrol price increase enforced on 1 May 2019. Feeling like you need to save some money because everything in…
Best & Worst Mobile Data Deals In South Africa
Telkom has recently been referred to by many as the best and cheapest data provider in South Africa. This is the cheapest data price that South Africa has had and it’s called Free Me 20GB Big Deal. Telkom’s April 2019 big deal includes the following:…
Updated Car License Fees: Another Price Increase For South Africans
2019 is looking to be a challenging year for all car owners as new taxes such as the new fuel tax (additional R277 every time you fill up) and new vehicle license fees come into effect. As for licensing fees, the minister announced a 14%…
Brace Yourselves For What’s Next: Stage 5 & 6 Load Shedding
Pravin Gordhan has announced that they are planning on implementing stage 5 and 6 load shedding. You know things are going badly when we have to make up new stages just to deal with a crisis that we thought we were already suffering enough for….
How To Reduce Your Loan Repayments Today
If you have ever bought anything on credit or taken a loan at some point in your life the chances are that you have paid or have been paying for something you don’t even know about, Credit Life Insurance. In South Africa, there has been widespread…
Most Affordable Car Insurance Companies In South Africa Compared
One of the most frequently asked questions in South Africa is “Which insurance company has the most affordable car insurance premiums”, we were wondering the same thing so we did some research. We have taken 5 different consumer profiles and compared the insurance companies that…
6 Things To Consider When Choosing Car Insurance
According to the Automotive Association of South Africa, 11.4 million vehicles are registered on the South African roads, and 65% to 70% of these cars are not insured. Which can be a little worrying as you could have an accident with one of those uninsured…
New Demerit Driving System Approved: 12 Strikes & You’re Out!
Yip, it’s true… the final amendments for the new AARTO legislation have been made and passed by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee of transport. The bill has gone to the National Assembly and has been passed. All that’s left is for the bill to go to Cyril…
Cause Of SA’s Biggest Petrol Hike In History
South Africans should brace themselves for what is being dubbed ‘the biggest petrol price hike in South Africa’s history”. This comes after the Central Energy Fund’s recent announcement that locals can expect to pay as much as R17/ per litre of fuel from the beginning…
I Crashed into a Traffic Light… Who Pays?
On Monday, July 30 2018, a minibus taxi carrying over twenty learners on the N2 highway in Cape Town, crashed into a barrier after its tyre burst. According to the Western Cape Provincial Traffic Chief, Kenny Africa, a seven-year-old learner lost his life. Not only…
How Much Should Life Insurance Actually Cost in South Africa?
Yes, we don’t all need Life Insurance. People with names like Gates, Zuckerberg, Buffet, Arnault don’t need it. For the rest of us, we generally do need Life Insurance. We have all been here, thinking, “Do I actually need Life Insurance or can I…
Men or Women: Who Is The Better Driver?
When it comes to driving, two conversations are always had. Firstly, do Cape Townians drive better than their Johannesburg counterparts, and secondly, are women better drivers than men? After much debate, Discovery Insurance recently released a report detailing which province boasted the best and worst…