Did Your Flu Or Bug Last Longer This Time?
We all get sick from time to time but is your flu or bug becoming harder to get rid of? Strains are getting stronger! Is this possibly our fault?
How Technology is Driving Down the Price of Insurance & Improving the Service
Insurance has been known as the dinosaur in the tech space but things are changing at a rapid pace. A large amount of tradition and to be honest archaic companies in the industry have held it back but finally, insurance has broken free from its…
Top 5 Jobs In SA Right Now
Whether you’re in high school deciding which profession to go into, thinking of a career change or just curious, The Panda explores some of South Africa’s top jobs.
The Truth Behind Speeding Fines in South Africa
Law enforcement has started to take speeding a lot more seriously and it definitely has reflected in millions that the department is raking in on fine payments alone.
Traffic Fine Prices: Cape Town Vs Joburg
Over the last few years fines have almost doubled in the Western Cape, where other provinces have remained reasonable. The Western Cape decided to create its own Traffic Law Enforcement Code Book…
New Demerit Driving System Approved: 12 Strikes & You’re Out!
Yip, it’s true… the final amendments for the new AARTO legislation have been made and passed by Parliament’s Portfolio Committee of transport. The bill has gone to the National Assembly and has been passed. All that’s left is for the bill to go to Cyril Ramaphosa for…
Comparing Medical Aids, Hospital Cover & Medical Insurance
Ever been in an accident, had to undergo an emergency operation or just a regular checkup at the GP, but your savings are depleted? This is the frustrations faced by many South Africans at this time of the year. With exorbitant monthly fees and an…
What NOT to Do When A Taxi Hits You In SA
We all have that fear, ” What am I going to do if this taxi bumps me”. The Panda is going to lay it out on the roadway for you, these are the things you should most definitely NOT do!
The Instability of South Africa’s Petrol Price is Giving Me Heartburn
I feel like I’m on a yo-yo diet here, up, down, up, down. South Africa’s petrol price is more unstable than my aunt Karen! So the latest update on the petrol price is that it’s going to decrease and then it’s going to increase again….
6 Things Your Car Insurance Company Won’t Tell You
Car Insurance… one of the most hated expenses in South Africa (other than medical aid of course)! That debit order that comes off every month that we dread seeing but something that we can’t live without in South Africa. The South African roads are getting more…
Load Shedding in SA to Return Due to Economic Growth
We haven’t spoken about load sheddding lately. Maybe we thought that if we just kept our mouths shut and touched wood that it would go away and not bother us again. Unfortunately, just like your mother-inlaw, ignoring load shedding doesn’t mean you won’t have to…
Shocking Hijacking Stats
The fear is there, for everyone, when it comes to driving around in our cars. The constant fear that at any moment you could become a victim