Legal&You September

Legal&You September
Heritage Month celebrates the traditions and cultures that make up our lives in South Africa

In our latest edition of Legal&You, we celebrate the many cultures and traditions that have made South Africa unique in the world. We appreciate the balance between past and future with articles that feature the different ways we value our heritage within our modern lives.

Darren Cohen
Darren Cohen - Head: Alternative Distribution / Marketing
26 August 2022 | 2 minute read
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Happy Heritage Month to all South Africans
September is a month of celebration and transition. We celebrate our heritages and reflect on the past, while appreciating the first flushes of Spring. In this spirit of growth, we celebrate the key aspects of the hundreds of cultures that thrive and grow with us, changing with every generation of South Africans.

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This month's articles cover new cultures as well as old traditions and paint a picture of our intricate society, in all its vivid glory.

  • We delve into the legal ins and outs of customary marriages and what you need to know before you live traditionally ever after.
  • We look at ways to make your funeral policy work for you and the traditions of your family, so you can avoid a case of the beneficiary blues.
  • As Braai Day approaches for us to celebrate Heritage Day on the 24th, the consequences of cholesterol and hypertension can be avoided.
  • On the money front, we examine the Culture of Credit and how much is too much.


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Traditionally ever after

Many of us think long and hard about getting married, but not everyone thinks as carefully about what kind of marriage we are going to choose. We look at some of the complexities facing young couples when they choose to get married today, both from a legal and a customary perspective.

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Beneficiary Blues

South Africa is a country of diverse heritage, as well as lifestyles and cultures. At the same time, we use many different products and services, so the question arises: How do we make them work within our cultures?

Read more | 4 min reading time

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A better Braai Day

Heritage Day is upon us and as South Africans, we do love a beer and a braai. However, we can overindulge and this can lead to serious consequences. With a few changes here and there, we can enjoy more and better Braai Days.

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The Culture of Credit

In our modern world, we have become increasingly reliant on money. For many of us, it has come to relying on money we don't actually have. How do we balance living on the edge with our credit and debt?

Read more | 3 min reading time

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