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Legal Rules and Regulations of Winter Feature

Winter Safety Guidelines: Ensuring Your Safety and Comfort

As Winter arrives in South Africa, it's crucial to prioritize safety and comfort. This article provides important guidelines for choosing the right heating options, such as paraffin and LPG, while emphasising the need to adhere to safety regulations. It also offers tips for safely using paraffin and handling LPG cylinders. Additionally, the article discusses responsible practices for open fires, including selecting appropriate materials and maintaining a safe distance from flammable objects. By following these guidelines, readers can ensure their well-being during the colder months.
30 June 2023 | 3 minute read
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VAS No such thing as a free lunch Feature

There is no such thing as a free lunch!

How many times have you heard that there is this “free service” or extra benefit that you get if you pay now, sign up, get registered etc? Let us be the first to tell you that it is not free. You are paying for it somewhere. The cost of that service, product, or “gift” has been worked into your fees somewhere in order to ensure that business doesn’t lose money. It would be great if we got things for free, but inevitably you will get what you pay for.
31 March 2023 | 3 minute read
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Legal Cyber scams Feature

10 Tips to protect yourself from Cyber Scammers

Buying second-hand cars, clothes and gadgets online can be a great way to save some cash, but a growing number of clients are coming to us with heart-breaking stories of being scammed and left with nothing. These scams are everywhere and as consumers, we need to protect ourselves. Use this checklist from start to finish every time you want to buy online, and save yourself from the dodgy deals and fake offers that pop up at every turn.
27 September 2022 | 4 minute read
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Avoid Funeral Cover Scams Feature

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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Consumer rights

Consumer rights explained

As consumers, we have rights when purchasing goods in-store and online. We help you understand these rights and provide you with the steps you can take to ensure that goods purchased meet your expectation.
24 February 2022 | 3 minute read
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Popi Act

Snap, crackle and POPI

We advise you on how to guard your personal information from harmful use.
19 October 2020 | 5 minute read
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Debt

Understanding credit life insurance

If you are struggling with financial distress at the moment and are unable to make loan repayments you may have the ability to cover your debts if you are retrenched or due to other life events. Alternatively you need to approach your bank to make alternative payment arrangements. We unpack your options
1 August 2020 | 4 minute read
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Man With Debt

COVID-19: Dealing with Debt and Money matters

What to do if you cannot pay your accounts or your rent
2 April 2020 | 1 minute read
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Legally Smart Shopping Will Reap Rewards

Holiday time often means shopping time! However, before the bargain-hunting bug hits, read Legal&Tax’s guide to smart spending (and hopefully a little bit of saving too!)
10 December 2019 | 6 minute read
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