Is your security company PSiRA-registered?
Private security is one service where checking credentials deserves more than a quick look at a company website. South Africans have official ways to verify a provider before signing an agreement.
Liz Thorne
Zoid Spawn and the one-life rule
I went to church to watch Karen Zoid sing French under Super Mario graphics and left with an existential crisis. Not quite what I had on the evening’s bingo card, but was I disappointed? Absolutely not.
Rechargeable vs disposable: Which costs less?
Battery costs can look small until the same remote, torch or toy needs another pack. Tracking how frequently you replace batteries can help you decide whether rechargeables are worth the first expense.
Got a consumer complaint? Here’s what to do
An unresolved consumer complaint can become frustrating once emails, receipts and reference numbers begin piling up. The CGSO process gives qualifying disputes a formal route beyond the supplier.
Are we paying too much for mobile and internet services?
Mobile data, fibre and voice costs affect almost every household that relies on connectivity each day. A new ICASA process is examining whether current pricing reflects what South Africans can reasonably afford.
Why do we forget why we entered a room?
You know why you walked into the room, right up until you get there. That tiny blank moment has more behind it than simple forgetfulness.
How to protect your credit profile after identity theft
A stolen identity can be used to open accounts or apply for credit in your details. Checking your credit profile and challenging incorrect information can help restore an accurate record.