Deadline approaches for driver licence renewals in South Africa
The Road Traffic Management Corporation (RTMC) has actually advised vehicle drivers to restore their licences prior to the grace duration due date at the end of August. The nationwide lockdown troubled the nation in 2020 required licencing centres to close, leading to a stockpile of…
Fourth Covid wave in South Africa – what health experts are saying
As South Africa passes the peak of the third wave of Covid-19 in the country, health experts warn of a fourth wave on the horizon. President Cyril Ramaphosa eased lockdown restrictions this week, citing fewer Covid-19 infections, most notably in Gauteng. The president, however, cautioned…
South Africa reaches interim pay deal with public-servant unions
South Africa’s government said it reached an interim pay deal with unions representing a majority of civil servants, averting the threat of an imminent strike. The agreement was signed Monday by the South African Democratic Teacher’s Union, the National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of South Africa,…
Ratings firm sends caution over South Africa’s growth prospects
South Africa’s week of unrest earlier in July could shave as much as 0.7% off the country’s headline GDP growth in 2021, impact consumer spending, and slow the pace of economic recovery, says S&P Ratings. The credit ratings firm said in a research note on…
5 important things happening in South Arica today
Here’s what is happening in and affecting South Africa today: Coronavirus: In South Africa, there have been 5,683 new cases of Covid-19, taking the total reported to 2,383,490. Deaths have reached 70,018 (+243), while recoveries have climbed to 2,169,452, leaving the country with a balance…
Here are South Africa’s new school calendars
The Department of Basic Education has actually gazetted the suggested school calendar for the 2023 scholastic year for remark and verified the school calendar for the 2022 academic year. After 2 years of Covid-19 lockdowns which substantially affected mentor time, both the 2022 and the…
Absa Insurance launches new self-service digital insurance for car, house, and building cover
Absa Insurance has launched a new product to cover your house, car and building contents, called Activate. (Image supplied, Absa) Absa Insurance has launched a new, digital insurance product that offers car, house, and building cover called ‘Activate by Absa’ – promising no calls, no…
Insurers’ ‘super-profits’: Industry says it’s not that black and white
The South African Insurance Association stated its members did their bit by offering premium vacations, premium discount rates and fast-tracked claim procedures where possible. The South African Insurance Association stated its members did their bit by offering premium vacations, premium discount rates and fast-tracked claim…
Closed for business — many companies without special insurance won’t survive the looting
Insurance business will feel the pinch as services begin to restore. Picture: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo Insurance business will feel the pinch as organizations begin to reconstruct. Image: Gallo Images/Sharon Seretlo Turmoil. That’s how the last couple of days in South African might be explained in…
Make sure this option is ticked on your car insurance policy as civil unrests rise in SA
– Civil discontents are on the increase in South Africa, putting personal effects at threat. – Car owners need to guarantee that Sasria cover is contributed to their insurance plan. – Sasria is a state-owned entity that covers for loss due to demonstrations and civil…
Standard Bank wants to take full control of Liberty, launches buyout offer
Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala. (File image: Gallo Images)” Standard Bank CEO Sim Tshabalala. (File picture: Gallo Images). Requirement Bank has actually made a deal to purchase out all investors in Liberty, which will trek its stake in the life insurance coverage and financial investment…
We won’t quibble over claims – just watch out for fraudsters, says Sasria
While some claims will be examined by heavyweight insurance companies such as Old Mutual Group and Santam, the bulk of the concern will be up to state-owned Sasria. Sasria is not contesting the benefits of claims connected to the riots, just looking out for cases…