How Eskom Has Royally Screwed South Africa
SARB will not bail out Eskom I’m sorry to put it so bluntly but in all honesty, there is no other way to say it. The effects of “our” Eskom issue would drown South African’s if the SARB decided to help out. The SARB (South…
How Technology is Driving Down the Price of Insurance & Improving the Service
Insurance has been known as the dinosaur in the tech space but things are changing at a rapid pace. A large amount of tradition and to be honest archaic companies in the industry have held it back but finally, insurance has broken free from its…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
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…
The Real Reason For High Petrol Prices
When basic fuel prices increase, it is generally a result of fuel levy increases. What does this mean?
Secret Negotiations Between Zuma & Cyril Ramaphosa
Zuma & Cyril Ramaphosa are secretly negotiating a deal, if Zuma admits to his wrongdoings he won’t be charged.
Buying A New vs Second-Hand Car
Cars in South Africa are extremely expensive when you compare it to other countries in relation to their cost of living. That’s why It’s important to weigh up pros and cons of new and second-hand cars.