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Liz Thorne

How to get your rental deposit back after moving out

How to get your rental deposit back after moving out

Your rental deposit does not automatically disappear into repairs once you move out. Knowing what can be deducted and which records support your case can help when the final amount is not what you expected.

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.

What a food recall means after the product is already in your kitchen

What a food recall means after the product is already in your kitchen

A food recall is easy to dismiss until you recognise the name on something in your fridge or cupboard. Knowing what to check next can help you work out whether the warning applies to what you bought.

How to cancel a gym contract and preserve the paper trail

How to cancel a gym contract and preserve the paper trail

Ending a gym contract can become messy when verbal promises replace written confirmation. A few careful records can help you prove when you cancelled and what the gym agreed to.

Portable tyre inflators: Why have one, and which is worth the price tag?

Portable tyre inflators: Why have one, and which is worth the price tag?

Maximum pressure tells you little about how convenient an inflator is to store and operate. We look at three local options at different price points.

When home-based work becomes a lonely routine

When home-based work becomes a lonely routine

Remote work has changed how many South Africans spend their working day. Looking after your social well-being deserves a place alongside productivity and flexibility.

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

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

Digital identity promises convenience, but convenience does not look the same for every South African. A closer look at the draft rules shows where physical ID cards still fit into the picture.