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Legal Rules and Regulations of Winter Feature

Winter Safety Guidelines: Ensuring Your Safety and Comfort

As Winter arrives in South Africa, it's crucial to prioritize safety and comfort. This article provides important guidelines for choosing the right heating options, such as paraffin and LPG, while emphasising the need to adhere to safety regulations. It also offers tips for safely using paraffin and handling LPG cylinders. Additionally, the article discusses responsible practices for open fires, including selecting appropriate materials and maintaining a safe distance from flammable objects. By following these guidelines, readers can ensure their well-being during the colder months.
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Consumer rights

Consumer rights explained

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.
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Health Cant keep busy without something fizzy 2023 Feature

The Threats Lurking Behind the Buzz

Energy drinks have spiked in popularity among South Africans, particularly among the youth. These brightly packaged, caffeinated beverages promise a quick boost of energy and enhanced performance, but beneath the surface, lies a hazardous concoction that poses serious risks to consumers.
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Law the ultimate protective parent

The Law is the ultimate protective parent

The role of a mother and father are understood in different ways by the diverse cultures and groups in our society; however, the family law in South Africa makes sure that at its core, mothers and fathers are treated equally and also given the responsibility to care correctly for their children.
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Legal&You Newsletter Q3 2020

Welcome to the latest edition of Legal&You. We have put together a wonderful read this month with insights on the latest laws that impact your rights and responsibilities, along with excellent tips and guidance on planning for your future and looking after your health.
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Burial or Bling?

From mushrooms to diamonds, here are five weird and wonderful ways to spend eternity.
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Love Without Marriage: What You Must Know About Cohabitation Rights in South Africa

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Protecting your Right to Parent your children

Protecting your Right to Parent

Every parent wants to make sure that their children are safe, nurtured and secure. Even if you are unmarried or divorced, the law is on your side when it comes to your rights as a parent. Let’s take a closer look at how the law helps protect your parenting rights
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16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

In South Africa, a woman loses her life to violence every six hours by her intimate partner, a stark reminder of the deep-seated crisis of gender-based violence (GBV). These numbers aren't just statistics; they represent lives cut short, families shattered, and communities left to mourn. As we approach 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, equip yourself and your community with knowledge of the rights and support available to break the cycle of abuse.
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South African Rights

The Bill of Rights

South Africans can be proud to be part of a society that is built upon powerful principles of fairness and equality.
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Oh SA, fairest of them all

Tired of all the negativity? Five reasons why the South African Constitution is an international champion.
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Start saving today become a millioniare tomorrow

Why you should start saving today

The power of compound interest is often referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. In simple terms, it means that you earn interest on the interest you’ve already earned and reinvested into your savings or investment account.
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A South African Parent’s Guide to Digital Safety, Social Media Law, and Sanity

Your child’s phone could be a crime scene. Deepfakes, sextortion, and WhatsApp groups can land families in court. Learn the hidden risks, and how to protect yourself and you kids before a single tap or share turns into a legal nightmare.
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VAS Demystifying Tax Season in South Africa Feature

Demystifying Tax Season in South Africa

Tax Season opens on 1 July. Find out everything you need to know before filing your tax return
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Myths About Funeral Cover Debunked

Did you know that in South Africa funerals can cost ten to thousands of Rands? Death is an inevitable part of life, yet many South Africans shy away from discussing or planning for it.
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SA: One of the Most Expensive Places to Die

Did you know that South Africa has been ranked as one of the most expensive countries in the world to die?
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Breaking the Silence on HIVAIDS and Mental Health

Research indicates up to 62% of people Living with HIV experience depression, anxiety, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Snap, crackle and POPI

We advise you on how to guard your personal information from harmful use.
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