INSURERS PUSH FOR TRACKERS AS THEFT OF HIGH-END VEHICLES SURGES

With about 66 cars hijacked a day, many insurers now insist that certain vehicles have tracking devices installed before granting cover. Car hijackings have been on the rise since 2020. According to Tracker’s latest Vehicle Crime Index, hijackings accounted for 55% of...

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...

Hip-hop drives motorists into a rollercoaster of chaos: study

Hip-hop is the most distracting music genre, with albums by artists Young Thug, Doja Cat, Future, Gunna, 2 Chainz and Metro Boomin scoring in the top 10 highest for distraction Researchers ranked the tunes on criteria including loudness, beats per minute and how...

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...