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We discuss the legal aspects of human remains and the rules in relation to all matters related to the disposal of dead bodies

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.

Access to health care is a basic human right. The right to health care can however be limited in certain instances, depending on the availability of resources. We discuss these points in further detail including if you have the right to refuse treatment

April is a time for us to celebrate the importance of family and individual freedom. Our latest newsletter provides insights on legal, funeral, health and debt matters.

In our latest edition of Legal&You we provide insightful information that not only supports our upcoming Workers' day, but also highlights the importance of company policies which, if followed can help you maintain a healthy relationship with your employer. We also touch on frozen assets when a loved one passes on, keeping your immune system sharp during winter and more.

In our latest Legal&You edition, we discuss the rights that protect you as a parent and the ways, even when you are divorced. We touch on funeral cover during natural disasters and we also look at ways we can help children that are diagnosed with Creche Syndrome. Finally, we show you the 'secret' formula that you can follow when saving to ultimately become a millioniare!

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.

We are deeply proud of the South African Constitution and everything it has achieved, and will continue to achieve as long as we are diligent in protecting our rights. We look at the different ways that every South African can protect themselves and their rights, with the correct guidance and support.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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?

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.

Take this poignant opportunity to reflect on caring for those who have loved us most, as they near the evening of their time with us.

Medical emergencies are terrifying. The fear and helplessness while someone is suffering, or possibly dying, can be paralysing. As your companion, we want to help. Together with ER24, we have put together these downloadable infographics that explain what to do in some of the most frequently occurring medical emergencies.