Category: General

  • It’s time! Here’s a quick checklist to get your home winter-ready

    While most South Africans are hanging onto the last warm days of autumn, the chillier mornings are a clear sign that winter is on its way. Depending where you live in the country, you could be facing a wet winter or a dry, cold one. Either way, with the changing season it’s a good idea…

  • What can a personal trainer teach you about financial fitness?

    At the beginning of a new year, most of us are still clinging to resolutions to stay healthy (and desperately dodging the post-Valentine/pre-Easter chocolate-crammed aisles). No one wants to lose momentum when it comes to physical fitness, but as the year gets into full swing, the same could – and should – be said for…

  • VAT Notice: The impact and approach in short-term insurance

    The Minister of Finance in his budget speech to Parliament on 21 February 2018 announced an increase in the VAT rate from 14% to 15% effective from 1 April 2018.   The supply of short-term insurance constitutes a taxable supply of services for VAT purposes and is subject to VAT at either the standard rate…

  • Top five tips to keep your valuables safe on holiday

    In the months of March and April, South Africans enjoy four public holidays. If you’re able to take advantage of these days, you can whisk your family – or yourself – away for a holiday or at least a long weekend break. Whether you’re travelling locally or abroad, here are five points to help you…

  • Six ways to protect your home while you’re away

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    Are you taking advantage of the public holidays in March and April to go on holiday? While you’re relaxing in the bush, taking a break in the berg or basking in the sunlight at the beach, here are six basic safety precautions you can take to protect your home.   Security system For peace of…