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Electoral Laws Amendment Bill returns ahead of 2026 local elections

Electoral Laws Amendment Bill returns ahead of 2026 local elections

South Africa has another election law proposal on the table, but that does not mean your voting steps have suddenly changed. A closer look helps separate the legal process from what already applies before election day.

We are more connected than ever, but are we really closer?

We are more connected than ever, but are we really closer?

The grocery shelf maths that can make the bigger pack more expensive per 100 grams

The grocery shelf maths that can make the bigger pack more expensive per 100 grams

Why SASSA is reviewing grant beneficiaries in 2026, and what can trigger the paperwork

Why SASSA is reviewing grant beneficiaries in 2026, and what can trigger the paperwork

Is a lower insurance premium worth it when the excess is much higher?

Is a lower insurance premium worth it when the excess is much higher?

Does your household qualifies for free electricity?

Does your household qualifies for free electricity?

Why USB C cables with the same plug can charge at very different speeds

Why USB C cables with the same plug can charge at very different speeds

Money Hacks

The grocery shelf maths that can make the bigger pack more expensive per 100 grams

The grocery shelf maths that can make the bigger pack more expensive per 100 grams

Supermarket pricing can make one pack look cheaper before you compare the amount inside. A quick unit-price check can show which option costs less for the same quantity.

Is a lower insurance premium worth it when the excess is much higher?

Is a lower insurance premium worth it when the excess is much higher?

Does paying extra into your bond reduce the interest by much?

Does paying extra into your bond reduce the interest by much?

How to save for vet bills before an emergency

How to save for vet bills before an emergency

Is your household compliant with the 2026 minimum wage?

Is your household compliant with the 2026 minimum wage?

How generic medicine pricing could lower a pharmacy bill

How generic medicine pricing could lower a pharmacy bill

Is an extended warranty worth the extra money?

Is an extended warranty worth the extra money?

How-To Guides

Does your household qualifies for free electricity?

Does your household qualifies for free electricity?

A monthly electricity allocation is available to qualifying South African households, but eligibility is handled at municipal level. Knowing where to check can save you from relying on assumptions about income or meter type.

How to claim from the Compensation Fund after a workplace injury

How to claim from the Compensation Fund after a workplace injury

How to get your rental deposit back after moving out

How to get your rental deposit back after moving out

How to cancel a gym contract and preserve the paper trail

How to cancel a gym contract and preserve the paper trail

How to prepare a claim for the Small Claims Court

How to prepare a claim for the Small Claims Court

How to check a used car before money changes hands

How to check a used car before money changes hands

How to secure your accounts after a phone theft

How to secure your accounts after a phone theft

Tech & Innovation

What AARTO Phase 2 means if you get a traffic fine now

What AARTO Phase 2 means if you get a traffic fine now

AARTO Phase 2 has reached more South African municipalities, which changes the process for motorists who receive infringement notices in those areas. Before paying, check where the fine came from and what response is available to you.

Digital ID without a smartphone? Here's what it means

Digital ID without a smartphone? Here's what it means

Can drones bring healthcare closer to rural South Africa?

Can drones bring healthcare closer to rural South Africa?

Could a repairability score help South Africans buy appliances?

Could a repairability score help South Africans buy appliances?

What you should know about facial recognition cameras in everyday places

What you should know about facial recognition cameras in everyday places

What a bank branch closure could mean for small town customers

What a bank branch closure could mean for small town customers

Can an AI system reject your CV before a person ever sees it?

Can an AI system reject your CV before a person ever sees it?

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