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Commemorating the 30th anniversary of Nelson Mandela's Nobel Peace Prize, this article reflects on the inspirational legacies of Mandela and Desmond Tutu on Vilakazi Street in Soweto. It emphasises the power of leaving a lasting legacy and highlights the importance of securing the financial well-being of loved ones.

Your estate and bank accounts can be frozen for a long time after your death. Here's how you can help your family pick up the pieces and have enough funds to live on.

From mushrooms to diamonds, here are five weird and wonderful ways to spend eternity.

Not a lot really. While legally your own rights will no longer exist, there are the rights of those left behind, and the courtesies that we extend to them during their grief.

Natural disasters have recently left many South African families dealing with the loss of their loved ones and in the same breath, constrained financially. In this article, we help you look out for any exclusions that your funeral policy might have that could prevent pay out in these specific circumstances.

When you die your assets are frozen for the executor of the estate to correctly assess the value and determine the solvency of your estate.

You could take a financial hit if your insurance company raises your premium levels to counteract the cost of fraudulent claims.

According to MoneyWEB, Women live longer than men but save less. This statistic is a painful reminder of women's unique financial challenges. As the primary caregivers and often the financial planners of their families, women play a significant role in ensuring the wellbeing of their loved ones. One essential aspect of this responsibility is securing a funeral insurance plan.

Heritage Month in South Africa is a time to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions that shape our society

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.

We discuss the legal aspects of human remains and the rules in relation to all matters related to the disposal of dead bodies

Leaving behind a life insurance policy, writing a Will and setting up a Trust provides financial support and protection for your children in the event of your death.

As many of us are gearing up to go home and away, we need to talk about road safety. We all know that the roads are actually a dangerous place, but we don’t always remember that while we’re walking or driving.

South Africa has a fascinating mix of cultures and religions. As we enjoy a democratic society where we are free to mix and mingle amongst each other, we might also experience lifestyles and practices very different to our own.

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.

A eulogy is the speech that is given at a funeral. Although this is a very sad time, a eulogy will acknowledge not just the tragedy of the person’s passing but will also pay tribute to the life that they have lived and the love that they have inspired.

In this edition we highlight some of these benefits. You can view all of the benefits for here.

Funeral policies are there to help soothe the grief of a final goodbye to a loved one. When policies are not what was advertised, it adds to the pain. This month, we outline how you can check that your funeral policy is not a scam.