While July is designated as South Africa's national savings month, many may question the viability of saving given the rising cost of living, inflation, persistent loadshedding, and rising petrol prices. Many South Africans are concerned about making it through the month. There are, however, little measures that may be taken to save money.
In this…
In the months leading up to bringing your first baby home, you might find yourself compiling checklists for checklists and endless tasks like stocking up on baby gear, furnishing the nursery, writing a birth plan and childproofing your entire life. But what about the not-so-obvious stuff? Edwin Theron, CEO at digital insurance provider…
South Africa is fortunate to have a temperate climate with a relatively mild winter in comparison to its extremely hot summer months when temperatures and humidity soar. The cooler winter months make it a preferable time to go on safari and visit game parks and reserves. This is because wild animals tend to venture forth from…
By: Youlon Naidoo, Head of Claims and Procurement at MiWay Insurance
The cold chilly days bring with them an uptick in the use of heaters, fireplaces and electric blankets, as South Africans seek refuge from the winter cold. This increased use of heating sources to warm up our homes brings with it an increased fire…
There's more to living with depression than having an off day or feeling blue. Depression is a mental illness that can slowly take over a person's life. And as people live increasingly isolated lives due to the pandemic, the condition is becoming more prevalent.
One in six South Africans may be struggling with depression, according…
Across the country, South Africans are battling cold, rain, storms and other adverse weather. For a lot of us, we're able to take refuge in our homes, dressing up in layers and keeping warm with blankets, heaters or fireplaces. There are, however, many of our fellow South Africans who are not as lucky.
Homelessness and…
As price hikes continue to hit the economy, small business owners are fighting to keep their heads above water. Now, more than ever, it's vital to cut unnecessary costs and examine all areas of a business to see where savings can be achieved. Overhead expenses, which take up a significant chunk of revenue, are an…
South Africa is experiencing the effects of its highest inflation in five years as the pandemic and the war in Ukraine continue to impact on the cost of food, fuel and electricity. This volatility is causing havoc for many families who are having to rethink their shopping behaviour.
National retailer, Makro suggests bulk-buying non-perishable items…
Bringing your baby home from the hospital can be both an exciting and daunting experience. No one can prepare you for the task of parenthood that is ahead of you, nor explain to you the moments you will enjoy with your little one while simultaneously worrying about everything that lies ahead of him.
“Being a…
Mistakes and pressure are inevitable; the secret to getting past them is to stay calm” – Travis Bradberry, author of the book Emotional Intelligence With our ever-changing world, we are faced with many stressful moments where things just don’t go our way; be it traffic jams, meetings, deadlines, exams or just the everyday pile up…