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The most frequent vehicle insurance claims over the holiday season – and how to prevent them
The Christmas season is a time of long-awaited vacations and celebrations. It's also known for seasonal spikes in traffic accidents and vehicle-related crimes like theft and hijacking. According to Ernest North, co-founder of Naked Insurance, these are the most prevalent vehicle insurance claims during the December holiday season. According to Stats SA, 42,000 households experienced
Eskom's predicament is worsening
Eskom CEO Andre de Ruyter's departure is a big blow for the state-owned power provider and South Africa for a variety of reasons. It comes at a time when the utility, which generates 95% of the country's power, need steady leadership. Stability is essential for success in Eskom's three major transformations. It must reverse the
There will be a cabinet reshuffle coming up
Following the outcome of the ANC's 55th elective conference, President Cyril Ramaphosa will have to replace his government in the coming weeks. Fikile Mbalula, the Transport Minister, has been elected as the party's secretary-general, a full-time job in Luthuli House. Mbalula told the media after the election that he would retire as transport minister as
Good news! petrol price is expected to fall in January
Weekly data from the Central Energy Fund (CEF) reveals that motorists in South Africa will be entering the new year with a substantially lower petrol price – and an even greater decrease on the cards for diesel. According to CEF statistics for 16 December 2022, motorists may expect an R1.93 per litre drop in petrol
What the law says regarding home security cameras in South Africa
According to Roy Bregman, a property law specialist at Bregman Moodley Attorneys, CCTV systems should always be put with consideration for a neighbouring property. "Problems can arise when you cross the line of monitoring your own property and someone else's," he adds. In terms of privacy and the law, Bregman stated that if your camera
Johannesburg will declare a state of disaster
Following disastrous rains that devastated infrastructure and cost the city millions, the City of Joburg has declared a local state of disaster. Joburg mayor Mpho Palatse warned on Monday (19 December) that severe downpours that contained larger than typical hail stones caused damage to property, wildlife and flora,and key infrastructure in the city, including roads,
Rand goes up as Ramaphosa is elected to a second term as ANC president
On Monday (19 December), the South African rand gained more than 2% versus the US dollar after Head Cyril Ramaphosa was re-elected to a second term as ANC president. Following the news, the rand gained to R17.22 per dollar, having begun the day around R17.60 ahead of the election results. The rand's destiny has been
South Africa's new retail mall and office trends
According to John Jack, CEO of Galetti Corporate Real Estate, South Africa's commercial real estate industry has been steadily recovering, with new trends expected to define the next year. When most lockdown limitations were relaxed mid-year in 2022, the sector sighed a collective sigh of relief, allowing many employees to return to in-person employment. However,
Musk has asked Twitter followers to vote on whether he should stand down
Elon Musk, who has been under fire for recent policy changes at Twitter, has asked users to vote on whether he should stand down as the social media site's CEO. In a tweet Sunday, the billionaire owner of Twitter and CEO of Tesla Inc. committed to follow the results of the poll. With 9 hours
'We feel exonerated,' says Parliament in response to army presence at Eskom
Sahlulele Luzipo, chairwoman of Parliament's Portfolio Committee on Mineral Resources and Energy, has welcomed the deployment of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) at four Eskom power facilities. Late on Saturday, News24 reported that at least ten troops will be stationed at each of the following power stations: Majuba, Camden, Grootvlei, and Tutuka. According
South Africa has scored yet another big own goal
As remote workers emerge onto the travel scene, South Africa has once again been left behind due to the government's inability to change the country's visa rules. According to the City of Cape Town, South Africa is passing up an important opportunity to boost tourism and the economy after Home Affairs Minister Aaron Motsoaledi stated
WhatsApp is getting eight new features
WhatsApp is continually changing, with frequent upgrades for iOS, Android, and desktop. Avatars, call upgrades, and view-once text messages are among the new features that have been handed out to the public or are presently being tested. The Meta-owned corporation will test its upgrades on beta testers before releasing them to the whole public. WABetaInfo
In South Africa, criminals are employing these latest high-tech tactics to steal automobiles
Toyota is delivering free security upgrades to South African drivers in an effort to combat growing levels of luxury car theft in the nation by tech-savvy thieves. Toyota stated that local automotive intelligence has discovered that criminals are now targeting high-end and luxury automobiles with keyless or smart entry systems and emergency start capabilities. The
One of South Africa's most vital job sectors is experiencing a hiring boom
According to the Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy, South African farms that feed the country and export commodities to other countries are employing more people, despite figures from Stats SA showing otherwise (BFAP). Statistics The Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QLFS) of South Africa (StatsSA) indicated that the agriculture industry saw major employment losses in
South Africa is about to have new smoking restrictions, and you'll soon be punished or imprisoned for smoking in certain regions
The Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill has been introduced in parliament, kicking off the process of enacting recommended improvements for smokers and the tobacco industry. An explanatory note on the new laws was gazetted in October, with the Department of Health notifying the National Assembly that the measure will be introduced before
Right present, the average take-home salary in South Africa is…
According to the latest monthly BankservAfrica Take-home Pay Index, take-home pay in South Africa climbed for the third consecutive month in October (BTPI). However, as economic troubles linger, the amount of wages paid has taken another hit, according to the organisation. “The average nominal salary for October recovered to R15,489, the highest level since the
What do truck drivers in South Africa dread the most on the roads
According to new statistics from Webfleet's Road Safety Report for the year, other road users are the primary cause of truck collisions on South African highways. Other road users, such as passenger vehicles, were responsible for 33% of collisions, according to the organisation. According to Webfleet, passenger drivers do not know how to share the
How much does it cost to drive to South Africa's most popular holiday destinations this December – including gas and tolls
South Africans planning to travel domestically during the December festive season should expect to pay more for transportation than they have in the past due to record-high petrol prices and increased toll costs. According to a recent InfoQuest survey, three out of every four South Africans plan to travel away from home this December, with
Stage 7 load shedding has already begun, according to economists
While power utility Eskom spent much of last week attempting to avoid the dreaded stage 7 load shedding threshold, economists at the Bureau of Economic Research (BER) said it had already been technically crossed. “At a point last week, Eskom was technically ‘shedding’ at stage 7, spread between rolling blackouts and load curtailment on heavy
South African provinces with a higher proportion of unemployed people than employed people
Despite rising interest rates and fuel prices, as well as worsening load shedding, South Africa's unemployment rate fell in the third quarter of 2022. According to Statistics South Africa's latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey (QFLS), which was released on Tuesday (29 November), official unemployment fell by one percentage point from 33.9% in the second quarter