Home decorating tips you need: Ever find yourself looking around your home and feeling super bored with the general state of affairs? Well, hold yourself back from moving or embarking on a renovation project based off of your Pinterest house of dreams. Because that’s just basically the most expensive thing you’ll ever do. Renovations always seem to start off at […]
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February 6, 2020 |
How the South African 2020 Budget will probably affect you
Yes, we do know that the 2020 Budget’s only scheduled to be tabled in Parliament by the Minister of Finance, Tito Titus Mboweni on 26 February (at 14:00, to be specific) but what can we say? We like to be prepared. We like to take a little time to ponder things. If you’re anything like us, then you’ll be chuffed […]
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January 9, 2020 |
Is it worth using an unregistered electrical contractor
Is it worth using an unregistered electrical contractor By Erika van Zyl, National Communications Manager ECA(SA) ‘Although the average homeowner may not read or even be aware of the Electrical Installation Regulations, in South African law the rule ‘ignorance of the law is no excuse’. ‘Ignorantia juris non excusat’ is applied. That’s the bad news. There is no good […]
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January 8, 2020 |
Electric fences: What all property owners need to know
Electric fences: What all property owners need to know By Erika van Zyl, National Communications Manager ECA(SA) In South Africa, electric fences are a popular security solution for commercial, industrial and domestic installations but many property owners are clueless about the legal requirements for their electric fencing or that such requirements even exist. While electric fencing may be considered the […]
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December 4, 2019 |
Beef up your car insurance before you go on holiday
The time is fast approaching. The time when you can take leave, kick off your office shoes, and unwind. At this stage, you’ve probably got your plans set and know exactly where you’re travelling to, whether it’s local fun spots or heading further afield for your vacation. Either way, you’ll be on the road during the December festive season and […]
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November 27, 2019 |
Avoid driver’s fatigue
There’s a lot of bad press (and for good reason) about the dangers of driving while using your cellphone or driving while under the influence of drugs or alcohol. These 2 circumstances are just a big no-no. Don’t update Facebook or add a pic of traffic to the gram while you’re winding your way home. And seriously, don’t drive if […]
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