Here’s what SA’s 2020 budget actually means for you

So, the budget speech happened and it was a doozy. Remember when we started talking about it back here? We thought the biggest things to happen would be new taxes, higher taxes, bigger grocery bills, a lower interest rate, and static (if not worse) unemployment figures. And then the speech happened and among other things, our government made a surprising […]

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Home decorating tips you need

Home decorating tips you need: Ever find yourself looking around your home and feeling super bored with the general state of affairs? Well, hold yourself back from moving or embarking on a renovation project based off of your Pinterest house of dreams. Because that’s just basically the most expensive thing you’ll ever do. Renovations always seem to start off at […]

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How the South African 2020 Budget will probably affect you

Yes, we do know that the 2020 Budget’s only scheduled to be tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Finance, Tito Titus Mboweni on 26 February (at 14:00, to be specific) but what can we say? We like to be prepared. We like to take a little time to ponder things. If you’re anything like us, then you’ll be chuffed […]

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Bling: The king introduces super cheap bling cover for your phone

Bling, the king’s done it again! He’s only gone and introduced a new insurance product that’ll help you save money and protect something that’s relevant to your life. Say hello to the king’s bling cover. It’s our new royal product that helps you insure your phone for a much better price.   You might be thinking that cellphone insurance already […]

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Is it worth using an unregistered electrical contractor

Is it worth using an unregistered electrical contractor By Erika van Zyl, National Communications Manager ECA(SA)   ‘Although the average homeowner may not read or even be aware of the Electrical Installation Regulations, in South African law the rule ‘ignorance of the law is no excuse’. ‘Ignorantia juris non excusat’ is applied. That’s the bad news. There is no good […]

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