Most Affordable Car Insurance Companies In South Africa Compared
One of the most frequently asked questions in South Africa is “Which insurance company has the most affordable car insurance premiums”, we were wondering the same thing so we did some research. We have taken 5 different consumer profiles and compared the insurance companies that…
6 Things To Consider When Choosing Car Insurance
According to the Automotive Association of South Africa, 11.4 million vehicles are registered on the South African roads, and 65% to 70% of these cars are not insured. Which can be a little worrying as you could have an accident with one of those uninsured…
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…
Rated South Africa’s 3 Best Insurance Companies
It is almost that time again when the Ombudsman for Short-Term Insurance (OSTI) reveals the best and worst insurance companies in South Africa to date. Although we are still waiting to hear the official results with bated breath, we thought that we would take matters…
Cause Of SA’s Biggest Petrol Hike In History
South Africans should brace themselves for what is being dubbed ‘the biggest petrol price hike in South Africa’s history”. This comes after the Central Energy Fund’s recent announcement that locals can expect to pay as much as R17/ per litre of fuel from the beginning…
I Crashed into a Traffic Light… Who Pays?
On Monday, July 30 2018, a minibus taxi carrying over twenty learners on the N2 highway in Cape Town, crashed into a barrier after its tyre burst. According to the Western Cape Provincial Traffic Chief, Kenny Africa, a seven-year-old learner lost his life. Not only…
Men or Women: Who Is The Better Driver?
When it comes to driving, two conversations are always had. Firstly, do Cape Townians drive better than their Johannesburg counterparts, and secondly, are women better drivers than men? After much debate, Discovery Insurance recently released a report detailing which province boasted the best and worst…
Think Like A Scammer To Avoid Them
You’ve just had a car accident and it is hard to tell who is at fault, that’s a tough situation to be in. But have you thought about the scamming villain? What if someone purposefully crashed into you to rob you or make it look as if…
Best & Worst Insurance Companies In South Africa Exposed
2017/2018 surely wasn’t the easiest year for policyholders or insurance companies. Mother Nature brought us some dramatic challenges in South Africa, the unexpected tornadoes in the Vaal, flash floods in KZN and Gauteng, fires that destroyed much of Knysna and the harsh drought in the…
South African Roads vs The Rest Of The World
An estimated 1.25 million people died from road injuries in 2013 and 20-50 million people sustained serious injuries that are non-fatal from road traffic incidents. These are stats according to the latest WHO report. WHO has stated the following, “Over 90% of road traffic…