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Legal expense insurance provider launches AI lawyer in South Africa

Legal&Tax and Legal Interact have launched an amazing AI lawyer in South Africa! With expert legal advice from Legal&Tax, this revolutionary technology uses the Open AI/ChatGPT framework and the South African legal system to provide accurate insights. You can access this incredible AI lawyer through WhatsApp. Although the AI lawyer isn't a fully-fledged lawyer, it's a massive leap forward in finding answers to legal questions.

24 April 2023 | 4 minute read

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The perks of quick legal advice, and how you can get it instantly

This article explores the benefits of on-demand legal advice and how it is transforming the way South Africans access legal services. With the AI Lawyer on WhatsApp, users can receive quick and accurate legal answers to their queries, anytime and anywhere, without the need to schedule appointments or wait in long queues.

19 April 2023

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How AI-powered legal assistance is changing the game

AI-powered legal assistance is rapidly transforming the legal industry and making legal services more accessible and affordable. This article will highlight the benefits of AI technology in the legal industry and how your legal AI bot on WhatsApp is making a difference.

19 April 2023

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The POWA Care Pack

People Opposing Women Abuse (POWA) works to ensure the realisation of women’s rights and thereby improve women’s quality of life. POWA offer a safe haven for women and children who have escaped abuse and gender-based violence, and provide counselling and rehabilitation services to help make a lasting change in these women's lives. This downloadable resource guide is a portable companion that we have developed for POWA and everyone that needs a helping hand.

17 August 2022 | 2 minute read

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Tax Companion webinar

Our tax consultant Thembani Mtamo dives into your most frequently asked questions around the 2022 Tax Season. He covers the importance of submitting a return, even if you're under the threshold, supporting documents for claims, and much more.

27 July 2022 | 56 minute read

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Legal & You July 2022

In our latest edition of Legal&You we shine a light on our nation's companions, domestic workers, and the laws that protect them, we discuss how to check if your funeral cover is through an authorised FSP, lastly we help you navigate through these colder months to keep the snacks to a minimum and your body healthy throughout. In honour of Mandela Day on 18 July we will be celebrating #67WaysWeAreYourCompanion.

1 July 2022 | 2 minute read

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Avoid funeral cover scams

Funeral policies are there to help soothe the grief of a final goodbye to a loved one. When policies are not what was advertised, it adds to the pain. This month, we outline how you can check that your funeral policy is not a scam.

30 June 2022 | 4 minute read

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Domestic workers, our nation’s companions.

The last few years have seen improvements made to the conditions of employment for South Africa's domestic workers. Our July article details everything a domestic worker's employment should include, to make sure that you are up to date and compliant.

30 June 2022 | 4 minute read

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Winter Wellness

Summer's healthy habits can be a struggle in the cold, but the extra effort is worth it. Here's a list of 5 key things to keep in mind this winter.

30 June 2022 | 6 minute read

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2022 Tax Companion

Tax season 2022 is here and so are the answers to the Top 10 most frequently asked questions about income tax.

30 June 2022 | 4 minute read

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Start saving today become a millioniare tomorrow

Why you should start saving today

The power of compound interest is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. In simple terms, it means that you earn interest on the interest you’ve already earned and reinvested into your savings or investment account.

29 May 2022 | 4 minute read

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Combat those winter ‘sniffles’

No one wants to muddle through the winter months feeling tired, run-down, and sick all the time. When it comes to keeping your family as healthy as possible, an ounce of prevention is most definitely worth a pound of cure.

27 April 2022 | 2 minute read

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Steps to take when faced with a sudden loss of income

What to do in the event of a sudden loss of income

Losing your job or having to pay for unforeseen expenses like vehicle repairs, or a medical emergency can instantly change your financial situation. What can you do?

27 April 2022 | 3 minute read

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Budgeting and debt management tips

How to proactively deal with your debt

2 February 2022

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Conquer your debt in 2022 webinar

In this webinar, we help you deal with your debt after the December holiday season, show you how to tackle the back-to-school-season and plan and budget for financial success in 2022.

28 January 2022

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Diabetes Awareness – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention

Many people do not know that they are diabetic until long-term damage is done by the disease. In this article, we help you identify some of the signs and symptoms and advise you on how to treat diabetes.

11 November 2021 | 6 minute read

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Planning the paperwork of your passing

When you're gone, you can alleviate the burden and stress on your loved ones by putting together a "red file" (also known as a death file) which will house all your valuable information needed to carry out your funeral as well as to settle your estate.

8 October 2020 | 5 minute read

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How to write a meaningful eulogy

A eulogy is the speech that is given at a funeral. Although this is a very sad time, a eulogy will acknowledge not just the tragedy of the person’s passing but will also pay tribute to the life that they have lived and the love that they have inspired.

4 March 2020 | 5 minute read

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Domestic worker employment contract

The requirement to have a contract of employment with your Domestic Helper, holds more advantages for you as the Employer than you could imagine.

1 August 2019

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Be sharp at work

Your guide to dismissal, put together by your lawyers.

1 August 2019

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Funeral Customs across the Country

South Africa has a fascinating mix of cultures and religions. As we enjoy a democratic society where we are free to mix and mingle amongst each other, we might also experience lifestyles and practices very different to our own.

30 July 2019 | 4 minute read

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Making Labour Law Work for you

Now that we enjoy living in a democracy, the law is designed to make sure that workers have rights and are treated equally. We call the different laws that deal with work, labour laws. The key law for the workplace is the Labour Relations Act (LRA). The purpose of the act is to ensure economic development, in the interest of society, democracy and peace.

30 April 2019 | 5 minute read

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Your lifelong companion

This infographic clearly shows the area in which we can support you. Use our services as you grow and experience new challenges in your life. What stage of your life are you currently in?

26 March 2019 | 3 minute read

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Episode 4: The Psychology of Food Labels

It's proven that we give ourselves permission to eat more because the Food Label says "Low Fat" , "Low Calorie" or "0 Sugar".

20 November 2018 | 3 minute read

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Episode 3: Calories In Alcohol

It's often tough to admit, but the reason many people can struggle to lose weight is because they often don't understand the amount of Calories in a glass of wine.

20 November 2018 | 3 minute read

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Episode 2: Dehydrated Foods

The dangers of dehydrated foods when we're not aware of the calorie intake.

12 November 2018 | 2 minute read

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10 tips for healthy eating on a budget

Following a healthy diet comes with a range of well-known benefits, including lowering the risk of diabetes and heart disease, maintaining a healthy weight, and supplying your body with the necessary nutrients.

7 November 2018 | 4 minute read

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Mindful Eating Tips - Introduction

Mindful Eating Dietician Consultancy are introducing a series on healthy eating for the next 7 weeks. Stay tuned.

7 November 2018

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