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Extra Square Imagery For Q3 Newsletter Feature 8 Cancer Screening

Early screening and testing for cancer can save your life

Live a healthier life through preventative care by performing cancer screening regularly.
19 October 2020 | 1 minute read
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Extra Square Imagery For Q3 Newsletter Feature 5 Vehicle Repossession

How to put the brakes on vehicle repossession

In the current economic down turn, you may find yourself falling behind on your monthly car payments. We provide you with all the available options to help you prevent your car from getting repossessed by the bank or loan/credit provider.
19 October 2020 | 5 minute read
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Cpr

How to perform hands only CPR

This video demonstrates how to perform CPR. Learn some life saving techniques with this step by step tutorial.
12 October 2020 | 2 minute read
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Deceased Estate

Deceased estates

Plan your estate now to eliminate any problems upon your death. Protect your loved ones by minimising the chances of family strife and ugly battles.
9 October 2020 | 3 minute read
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Extra Square Imagery For Q3 Newsletter Feature 2 Death Folder

Planning the paperwork of your passing

When you're gone, you can alleviate the burden and stress on your loved ones by putting together a "red file" (also known as a death file) which will house all your valuable information needed to carry out your funeral as well as to settle your estate.
8 October 2020 | 5 minute read
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Member Guides Site Banner Debt Councelling

Debt counselling: is it for you?

Understanding the debt review process and how this can protect your assets from being repossessed by your credit provider.
4 September 2020 | 6 minute read
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Member Guides Site Banner Ccma

The CCMA – what's it all about?

We help you understand the role of the Commission for Conciliation, Mediation and Arbitration (CCMA) as an independent authority aimed at promoting fair practices in the work environment. The CCMA resolves labour disputes and provides advice and training on labour relations.
4 September 2020 | 6 minute read
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Member Guides Site Banner Credit Reports

Do you know your credit score? You should!

We discuss how a credit report can help you keep up to date with your financial status by doing a credit bureau check.
3 September 2020 | 5 minute read
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Main Banner June 2020

Legal&You Newsletter Q2 2020

The outbreak of a global pandemic and subsequent lockdown has seen life as we know it change in ways we could not have imagined six months ago. Yet I am so uplifted by how ordinary South Africans have shown such resilience and companionship. We have seen many everyday heroes emerge, like the nurses who catch a taxi before dawn, to work a 20-hour day in the most uncomfortable personal protective equipment… and there are thousands of people like this saving lives. You may not wear a cape, but you are a hero. Thank you!
5 August 2020 | 22 minute read
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Debt

Understanding credit life insurance

If you are struggling with financial distress at the moment and are unable to make loan repayments you may have the ability to cover your debts if you are retrenched or due to other life events. Alternatively you need to approach your bank to make alternative payment arrangements. We unpack your options
1 August 2020 | 4 minute read
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Rental housing tribunal

The rental housing tribunal

Are you a landlord or tenant? If so, it is vital to understand the role and function of the rental housing tribunal.
1 August 2020 | 4 minute read
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Covid Funerals

Funerals in the time of COVID-19

The lockdown and rules regarding funerals have meant that many people have had to balance adhering to the law and practicing their cultural traditions.
31 July 2020 | 2 minute read
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Lady In Mask

Answering your questions about the Covid-19 Coronavirus

A series of short videos to help you understand the facts and debunk the myths associated with the COVID-19 Coronavirus.
30 July 2020 | 5 minute read
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What to do if you can't pay rent this month

One of the questions posed to our legal advisors during the lockdown period is "What if I can't afford to pay my rent this month?" Chantel explains how to handle this in the legally correct way.
1 July 2020 | 3 minute read
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Man With Debt

What are your legal options when you can't pay your debt?

You may have another option when you are struggling to make loan repayments. Chantel explains how to legally cut your costs in times of financial distress.
1 July 2020 | 4 minute read
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Tito Mboweni

Unpacking the Supplementary Budget Speech 2020

Johan Swart, Head of Tax, gives us an overview of the supplementary budget delivered by Minister of Finance, Tito Mboweni, on 24 June 2020, detailing the adjustments to the national budget due to the impact of COVID-19 on the economy, tax revenue and expenditure.
1 July 2020 | 5 minute read
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Budget

How to apply for new ‘lockdown’ grants

We are living during difficult times as the world battles against the COVID-19 coronavirus. As we try to save lives, unfortunately many people’s livelihoods (the money they earn from the work they do) are gone. However, if you have been affected by this situation, the government is trying to support you. They are offering different kinds of financial help. Read below for our guide on how to get money that can assist you and your family to survive:
4 May 2020 | 2 minute read
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Depression

Are you suffering from Depression, Panic or Anxiety

Questions you could ask yourself to assess whether your stress or anxiety may require some professional help.
17 April 2020 | 2 minute read
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