What is the Road Accident Fund (“RAF”)? · The RAF is a fund that assists with compensating victims of a motor vehicle accident (“accident”) for certain damages suffered. · The RAF is governed by the Road Accident Fund Act 56 of 1996 (“Act”), as read with the Road Accident Fund (Transitional Provisions) Act 15 of Read More
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“The perpetual cycle of buying material possessions is unlikely to lead to long-term satisfaction,” according to Shaun Lamont, Managing Director of First Group… “Let’s be honest, how many of us have passionately pursued a material purchase – be it a gift for a child or an extravagant item for ourselves? It may have resulted in
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Whilst we all know that women are far more than the clothes they wear, we also know that often when you look good, you feel good. But deciding what to wear can also be a hassle. Ever stood in front of a closet full of clothes and felt like you had nothing to wear? Kick
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With our beloved South African sunshine around the corner, we got to thinking about our summer bodies. That’s why we decided to explore how to ditch one of the worst offenders when it comes to poor health – sugar. In the last few years, sugar’s gained a bad rap, and there are conflicting reports on
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Women are doing incredible things, propelling the world forward in so many ways, despite the fact that gender inequality persists. The International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) 2018/2019 Global Wage Report states that in South Africa, women continue to be paid 28% less than men. Even more alarming is that South Africa has the world’s highest pay
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Today, 32-year-old Sarah* is a thriving career woman, who is surrounded by a support network of loving friends and family. She is confident in the purpose for which she was born. But it hasn’t always been this way. Childhood and adulthood At three years old, Sarah was an outgoing little girl, who spent her days
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Ten tips for taking financial care of an elderly parent Much of personal financial planning focuses on saving and investing for your own future, to cover the costs of raising a family and eventually being able to retire independently. However, many people are oblivious of how expensive it can be to take on the financial
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If illness or injury stopped you from working for an extended period, would you be able to survive on savings or sick leave alone? Without your income, would you be able to pay everyday expenses like your bond, rent, groceries or school fees, and take care of your family and financial commitments? If the answer
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Celebrating successful women for all their hard work and effort creates a pathway and steppingstone for aspiring women who seek guidance, motivation and inspiration. Gauteng Women in Insurance (GWII) recently chatted to Aneri van den Berg, Key Account Manager at Genasys Technologies about her journey and career in the financial services industry, how she balances
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You are a high-achieving, hard-working professional living and working in South Africa. You would be crazy not to feel a certain amount of stress. As integrative Medical Practitioner Dr Ela Manga, author of Breathe: Strategising Energy in the Age of Burnout says, “We would not be alive if we did not have the stress response.”
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