When consumers buy insurance, they are protected by the Fair Consumer Roadmap and Policyholder Protection Rules which are part of the Long and Short Term Insurance Act. Insurance is a revenge purchase for consumers and they often consider canceling their…
The shutdown protest by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in South Africa has led to problems of plutocracy and partyocracy in the country’s government. Photo: Delwyn Verasamy The closed the protest by the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) in South Africa…
While the local uprising of Chinese automakers has been well-documented over the past few years, one Indian brand’s persistence deserves praise as well. Despite being local for three decades, Indian automaker Mahindra has in the past few years shown great…
Ddedicated to Amanda, because she inspired me to rethink the problem of crime – and especially cyber crime – critically. When I was awarded my PhD in December 2018, I was convinced that rehabilitation is not only possible in the…
Here’s this morning’s news update: An easy-to-read selection of top stories. Keep up to date with it The Warga – More news, Your Way. Daily news update: March 25 SA Tourism-Spurs deal ‘illegal’, said De Lille Despite claims of huge…
Cantankerous: Julis Malema argues with police at the president’s guest house in Pretoria. Photo: Emmanuel Croset/Getty Images Tuesday. Llike many of my fellow South Africans, I thank Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema. Not for trying – and partially…
South Africa’s most successful track athlete has been put to good use, with World Athletics putting the final nail in the coffin of her career this week, but Caster Semenya will always be remembered for the brave battles she fought,…
Danger: Rescue teams search for bodies after flash floods hit pilgrims in Alexandra. (Phill Magakoe/Getty Images) Urban waterways contain the largest resources but accessibility has been lost due to uncontrolled urbanization. Spatial planning has limited or removed the environmental and…
US Vice President Kamala Harris will begin a three-nation tour of Africa this weekend, promoting the White House’s positive vision of the continent as “the future of the world”. Harris’ trip to Ghana, Tanzania and Zambia is the latest salvo…
While in prison in Mangaung, Thabo Bester ran a business and even appeared by video link at an event. Illustration: Lisa Nelson Convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester was running a multi-million rand scam business while serving a life sentence…