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Since our last newsletter in August, we have received incredible feedback and suggestions on how we can provide our newsletters in a more meaningful manner.

The price tag for giving your loved one a dignified send-off can dramatically increase as you add on the costs of catering, flowers, and tombstones and other cultural or religious requirements based on your beliefs.

As we approach World Social Justice Day, it's crucial to shine a light on one of the most pressing issues facing South Africa: Gender-Based Violence (GBV).

It has been a year of dealing with the pandemic, lockdowns and knock on effects of living in this strange and sometimes very complicated world. We remain deeply committed to constantly seeking new ways of ensuring excellence, being your companion and ensuring you are protected.

10 tips to help you get on the right side of the law, right from the start of a new job

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

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.

“Do not be daunted by the enormity of the world’s grief. Do justly, now. Love mercy, now. Walk humbly now. You are not obligated to complete the work, but neither are you free to abandon it” ~ Pirke Avot

Understanding some of the rules around the lockdown.

South Africa is grappling with an increasing mental wellness crisis. According to a 2023 study by the South African Depression and Anxiety Group (SADAG), one in three South Africans will suffer from mental wellness issues at some point in their lives.

As consumers, we have rights when purchasing goods in-store and online. We help you understand these rights and provide you with the steps you can take to ensure that goods purchased meet your expectation.

With many of us trying to get the most out of our last long weekend before the end-of-year crunch, there will be much travelling over the Heritage Day long weekend to festivities, far-away homes and even a resort or two.

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

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.

In this article, we give a brief overview of the latest crime stats, give guidance on reporting a crime, and obtaining a protection order. We also provide you with information on our services to assist you in dealing with emotional trauma and seeking medical advice and emergency medical response.

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!

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.