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Legal and you march 2022

Legal&You March

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.
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Tips to combat winter colds

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.
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Legal You May

Legal&You May 2022

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.
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How to accumulate your leave

How to accumulate leave and when you can apply

In this article, we will be exploring all the different types of leave and when you have the right to apply
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Legal You newsletter June 2022

Legal&You June 2022

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!
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Avoid funeral scams

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.
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Rights to reality Feature

Making your rights a reality

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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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VAS suicide Feature

We don’t talk about it. The silence around suicide

It is difficult, both for those who have to try and manage feelings of despair that may lead to suicidal thoughts, and for those who try to be there to listen but don’t necessarily understand.
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Legal You October 2022 Feature

Legal&You November

Our November articles share information that you can use to to build your better 2023. From managing your digital legacy to avoiding the festive financial pinch, we hope you enjoy these insights.
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Funeral The Digital Dead Feature

The Digital Dead

We all know that your social media profiles remain active after you're gone. Do you want them to be available for your family and friends to remember you? Or do you want them, and all your data, deleted? These are latest additions to the questions we have to ask when planning our estates.
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Legal Social Media law Feature

Black Friday Deals - Are they really Life or Debt?

The hype around Black Friday is everywhere. We look forward to the huge sales and even spend money we might not have, because we believe these are great savings. What if they're not? We look at the deals and the savings and decide.
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Legal Travel safe Feature

Nihambe kakuhle, veilig ry and travel safe

December is usually a slightly scary time on our roads, but there are a few extra things that we should consider before we embark, whether on private or public transport.
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