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28/08/2026

A bigger pack can look like the smarter buy, especially when the shelf price difference seems small. Yet once you compare what you are paying per 100 grams, the “better deal” can flip completely. We break down the quick supermarket maths that can help you compare pack sizes before you put one in the trolley.



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Supermarket pricing can make one pack look cheaper before you compare the amount inside. A quick unit-price check can show which option costs less for the same quantity.

26/08/2026

A SASSA review message can leave you wondering why your grant was selected and what happens next. In 2026, certain beneficiaries are being asked to confirm income, personal details and other information connected to grant eligibility. Read more to find out what can trigger a review, which documents SASSA may request and what you should do after receiving a notice.

A grant review can bring unexpected admin, especially when SASSA asks for fresh proof about your circumstances. Knowing why a review happens can help you prepare before paperwork starts piling up.

26/08/2026

A cheaper insurance premium can look like a win until you see the excess attached to a claim. If the monthly saving leaves you responsible for a lump-sum payment you would struggle to cover, the policy could cost you dearly when you least want another expense. Read more before a cheaper debit order turns into an expensive surprise.

Insurance price comparisons can become misleading when you focus on the premium and overlook the excess. Looking at both figures together gives you a much better idea of what the policy could cost you.

25/08/2026

Free basic electricity could take some pressure off a household’s monthly power costs, but qualification depends on the rules set by your municipality. The process can also differ depending on who supplies your electricity and how your account or prepaid meter is managed.

A monthly electricity allocation is available to qualifying South African households, but eligibility is handled at municipal level. Knowing where to check can save you from relying on assumptions about income or meter type.

24/08/2026

Ever wondered why one USB-C cable powers up your phone quickly while another seems to take forever, even though both fit the same port? The difference can come down to wattage, amperage, cable length, your charger and what your device can accept. Read more to find out what to check before you spend money on another cable that looks right but does not give you the charging speed you expected.

Not every USB-C cable performs the same job, even when the connectors look identical. A quick check of the specs can help you avoid pairing the wrong cable with your charger or device.

21/08/2026

A workplace injury can leave you with more than medical appointments to deal with, especially when the Compensation Fund process starts to drag. Knowing which forms to ask for, what your employer should submit and how to follow up can save you from chasing missing paperwork months later. Read more to see what you should do from day one, where the claim can stall and how to protect your position if it does.

Compensation Fund claims depend on more than reporting an injury to your employer. The right paperwork, medical records and follow-ups can make a major difference when you need to trace your claim.

20/08/2026

South Africa’s proposed 10-year driving licence period sounds like fewer trips to the licensing centre, but it does not change what you have to do with a card that is nearing expiry. The five-year rule still applies while the regulatory process continues, and waiting for the longer validity period could leave you with an expired card. Read more to see what applies to your next renewal, which licence codes are affected, and what still has to happen before the 10-year period takes effect.

A 10-year driving licence period has moved closer, but motorists are not on the longer cycle yet. Knowing where the proposal stands can help you plan your next renewal correctly.

19/08/2026

One wrong login can turn a two-minute task into resets, verification codes and a brief identity crisis over whether you ever knew the password in the first place.


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Between banking, email, shopping and streaming, your memory is expected to store an absurd amount of login information. There are easier ways to protect your accounts without turning every sign-in into a test.

18/08/2026

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18/08/2026

With Francois van Coke – FTM just got recognised as one of their top fans - what an amazingly talented human he is