Young, wild – but ‘not so free’ if something goes wrong

  Why young South Africans also need insurance South Africans are unfortunately notoriously bad savers. A recent study showed that less than 30% of people save toward an emergency fund for when something unexpected – and costly – occurs. For young people...

The main reason these cars are hijacked in South Africa

Hijackers in South Africa commonly target Fords, Nissans, Toyotas, and VWs, which are in high demand on the black market across the continent. This is according to Fidelity Services Group CEO Wahl Bartmann, who told BusinessTech earlier this year that vehicle...

Climate change stirs up a storm for SA consumers and insurers

Climate change is causing extreme weather activity and flooding, cyclones and severe storms are becoming more prevalent which in turn will have an impact on the insurance sector and consumers. Picture: Karen Sandison/Independent Newspapers The impact of climate change...

Unveiling the Hidden Costs of Car Ownership in South Africa

Escalating Costs: The article highlights the significant increase in expenses associated with car ownership in South Africa, surpassing initial purchase prices by 55%, due to rising fuel prices, insurance premiums, and maintenance costs. Economic Challenges: South...