Standard Bank UCount: How to Pay Your Insurance Premiums Using Rewards Points and Save Real Cash
admin2131 Most people treat rewards points like a “fun money” bucket. It’s the stuff we use for treats. But in the economy of 2026, where the price of a loaf of…
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The Future of NHI: Will You Still Need Discovery Health in 2030?
If the government rolls out a system that promises free healthcare for everyone, does your Discovery Health premium become a redundant relic of the past? Or is it going to…
How to Fight a Rejected Claim with the Insurance Ombudsman in 2026
I’ll never forget the rainy Tuesday morning in February back in 2022 when I opened an email that felt like a bucket of ice water to the face. I’d spent…
Why Sanlam Gap Cover is the Unsung Hero of South African Retirement
Let’s get into the nitty-gritty of the numbers because this is where the confusion usually starts. Most medical schemes in South Africa pay out at what they call the “Scheme…
Why South Africa’s Top Competitive Cyclists Are Switching to MiWay Cycle
A few years back, a buddy of mine tried to claim for a bike that got mangled during a stage race. The insurance company—let’s call them “Old School & Associates”—denied…
Santam Marine Insurance Review 2026: Protecting SA Exports in a Volatile Global Market
If you’re an exporter in South Africa today, you aren’t just fighting for market share in Europe or China. You’re fighting against “volatile” becoming the new “normal.” This is where…
The Gig Economy Safety Net: Is Discovery Insure the Ultimate Partner for Uber Drivers?
I was grabbing a coffee in Rosebank last month—one of those places where the espresso costs more than a liter of petrol—and I got into a chat with my Uber…
Dotsure vs. Oneplan: Which Pet Insurance Actually Has Your Back in 2026?
In the South African pet insurance landscape of 2026, two names constantly go head-to-head: Dotsure and Oneplan. They’re both giants, they both have great marketing, and they both claim to…
Why Old Mutual’s Future Protect Clause is the Ultimate Financial Hack for Gen Z
See, for most of us in the Gen Z or young millennial bracket, we feel invincible. We’re out here building side hustles, navigating the gig economy, and trying to figure…
PPS vs. Sanlam: The 2026 Disability Cover Showdown for Self-Employed Professionals
In 2026, we’re living in a world of high-speed fiber and “digital nomad” dreams, but the physical risks of being a human haven’t changed. If anything, the burnout culture of…