Articles by Danielle van Wyk
Are you covered in the event of protest action?
This past week saw taxi violence and service delivery protests reaching a peak. Unfortunately in these types of situations, entire communities are affected. From potential motor vehicle damage to business interruptions, one can stand to lose qui...
Petrol price: Highest in 3 years
"If oil continues to climb, South Africans should expect further pain at the pumps in the upcoming months," was what the Automobile Association (AA) stated at the beginning of September.
Are you ready to retire?
1st October marked the International Day of Older Persons. “In South Africa only 6% of South Africans can maintain their standard of living during retirement. The cost of medical care and maintaining your current lifestyle could resu...
Disputing a traffic fine
The notorious flash of the speed camera or the notification of a traffic fine in the post is enough to spoil your day, but what if the fine was wrongfully issued?
Life cover after divorce
When one gets married there tends to be a keen focus on taking out life cover to protect your family in the event of unfortunate eventualities. However, when going through the emotional stages of a divorce, reviewing and updating your life polic...
Employee or freelancer? The taxman wants to know
There are many differences between being an employee and a freelancer, from potential perks like flexi working hours to the way in which you pay your tax. Justmoney takes a look at how important it is to make the correct classification for ...
Discovery Life records R18.7 billion assurance claims pay-out
Discovery recently published their Discovery Life assurance claims insights for the period from January 2016 to December 2016. According to the insurer a total of 20 247 claims were paid over the period, amounting to R3.2 billion. This brings th...
Who can invest in a hedge fund?
Hedge funds used to be an exclusive asset class for the wealthy. But can the average person invest in them nowadays? And how else can one get exposure to them in South Africa?
Motorists to brace for another fuel increase
The past few months have been riddled with fluctuations in the fuel price index, with the past few months proving to dish out quite a few blows. According to the Automobile Association (AA) this month end is set to be no different.
End of November to signal a sharp petrol price increase
As previously predicted the Automobile Association (AA) have forecasted a sharp jump in fuel prices at the end of November. This is according to the Automobile Association, which says that motorists cannot expect much relief from a weakenin...
Will the drought affect Cape Town tourism this December?
The reality of the drought in the Western Cape specifically has been the subject of both conversation and headlines alike over recent months. The City of Cape Town reported In October that if consumption is not reduced to 500 million litres of c...
Paying off vehicle finance early
It’s a relief to pay off your debt, particularly when it comes to vehicle financing. But are there penalties for doing so? And how can you speed up your vehicle debt settlement?