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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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Trad ever after Feature

Customary Marriages Webinar: Traditionally Ever After

Are you thinking of marrying under customary law? Or do you still need to register your customary marriage with Home Affairs? Are you thinking of ending your customary marriage? Our admitted attorneys Paula Thekiso-Mahlangu and Vuyokazi Mpela answer all these questions and more in Part 1 of our Heritage & Culture webinar series.
21 September 2022 | 31 minute read
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Health Seizure Feature

Seizures

Seizures can be alarming, but if you remain calm and use the information in this downloadable infographic, you will know what to do AND what not to do.
1 September 2022 | 1 minute read
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Health Quit smoking Feature

Quitting Smoking

We all know that smoking is harmful to our health. If you quit for good, that damage does not have to be permanent. See how quickly you can start to recover from the extensive damage done by smoking in this downloadable infographic.
1 September 2022 | 1 minute read
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Health Child ER24 Feature

Children's Emergencies

Children can’t always tell us what’s wrong. If your child or any child in your care seems unwell or in pain, rather be cautious and call for medical assistance.
1 September 2022 | 1 minute read
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Health Electrocuted Feature

Electrocution

The number of South Africans who are electrocuted every year has climbed in recent times and it is one of the most dangerous situations to treat. Ensuring that the source of the electricity has been turned off, and other key points are explained in this downloadable infographic.
1 September 2022 | 1 minute read
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Health Burn Safety Feature

Burn Safety

Children are at greater risk for burns and scalds in the home. Knowing what to do when your child is hurt is vital, but preventing them from getting hurt is safer. This downloadable infographic covers both prevention and treatment.
1 September 2022 | 1 minute read
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Health AED Feature

Automatic External Defibrillator (AED)

In cases of Sudden Cardiac Arrest, the correct use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) with CPR can increase the chances of survival from 9% to 50%. How to use an AED and where to find one in an emergency are explained in this downloadable infographic.
1 September 2022 | 2 minute read
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Legal You August 2022 Feature

Legal&You September

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.
26 August 2022 | 2 minute read
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Funeral Feature

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.
25 August 2022 | 3 minute read
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Funeral Feature

The Culture of Credit: How much is too much?

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?
25 August 2022 | 3 minute read
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Funeral Feature

The 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?
25 August 2022 | 2 minute read
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Trad ever after Feature

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 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.
25 August 2022 | 3 minute read
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POWA web feature

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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Legal You August 2022 Feature

Legal & You August 2022

In our latest edition of Legal&You, we take some time to reflect on the ones who have raised this nation with compassion, courage and charisma. We honour that resilience in this month's newsletter, with articles that feature the different ways we can enhance and learn from that strength to continue to raise this nation.
1 August 2022 | 2 minute read
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Health Burnout Feature

Burnout: The prevention and the cure is care

We take some time to appreciate the vital part that care plays in our wellbeing. Caring for others, their care of us and especially care of ourselves is vital to recovery, resilience and resolute forward momentum.
28 July 2022 | 7 minute read
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Bright futures Feature

Brighter futures

While we are working towards making better lives for our children and our families, we can underestimate the challenges that can come when we lose a parent or guardian.
28 July 2022 | 4 minute read
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VAS Teleteached Helping hand Feature

A helping hand and a step up

So much has changed in our daily lives, it can be difficult to ensure that we are on top of everything and helping hand would make a huge difference. Especially when our kids need help with homework, it can be be the difference between them passing and failing, or even between a distinction and pass.
27 July 2022 | 4 minute read
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