Solace&You September2023

Solace&You September2023
We wish you the very best Heritage month, in the true South African spirit of togetherness, good times and a full table!
As united as we are diverse, we celebrate our different heritages and our shared appreciation for a lekker braai. We have some great reads to make sure you get your last long weekend before December 100% right. From info to maintain good relations when the neighbours are celebrating, to a comprehensive timeline of braai injuries to watch out for, we've got you covered this Heritage Month.
Darren Cohen
Darren Cohen - General Manager
6 September 2023 | 5 minute read
SOLACE You June 2023 Website

WITH SOLACE, YOU'RE NOT ALONE.

Earlier sunrises and warmer evenings welcome South Africa's favourite season: Braai Season. With Heritage Weekend and our beloved Braai Day coming up this month, we have put together some great reads that we hope will not only be a companion to each of you, but will help all South Africans be companions to one another, this Heritage Month.

    • Working, Loving & Living in SA - At work, at home, and with family, our diversity is our greatest strength, but it requires kindness and understanding.
    • Our Unclaimed Dead- Our last wishes are hard to grant if there is no one to claim responsibility for them, and no money to make them a reality.
    • Braai Injuries- Beer, burns and butchery- what could go wrong? A guide on how to avoid ruining your whole weekend!
    • The Value of Emergency Care - From nurses to surgeons, no one can disagree that those first minutes are precious.

At work, at home, and with family, our diversity is our greatest strength, but it requires kindness and understanding.

Read more | 4 min reading time

Funeral What happens if no one claims your body 2023 Website text

Our last wishes are hard to grant if there is no one to claim responsibility for them, and no money to make them a reality.

Read more | 3 min reading time

Health Braai Injuries 2023 Website text

Beer, burns and butchery- what could go wrong? A guide on how to avoid ruining your whole weekend!

Read more | 7 min reading time

VAS Nurses to surgeons emergency care at your service Website text

From nurses to surgeons, no one can disagree that those first minutes are precious.

Read more | 2 min reading time

VAS You dont owe them a thing Website text

Gifts with Strings. We chatted to a Debt Advisor about pricey presents that take more than they give!

Watch now | 35 min reading time

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