Category: Advice

Privateproperty.co.za The obligations of tenants as well as landlords are covered in statutory, as well as non-statutory law in South Africa. Read more to get all the info you need about renting or letting property. There are dozens of obvious and practical reasons why many individuals, families as well as businesses, rent property. For a start, renting provides the tenant with the benefits of fairly fast availability and choice. Although some may argue to the contrary, the flexibility enjoyed by tenants as a result of renting should be appreciated, as well as the relative freedom from unexpected or hidden costs...

My mother never complained about hot flushes. She did not say anything about “change of life”. The uncomfortable symptoms that influence women with hormonal changes. Now I know that my mother had them too. Sudden changes in mood unexplained, irritability just because. Excessive sweating with sudden onset of a heatwave that lasts for a few minutes and leave them uncomfortable. She stopped sleeping through the night and her hair started thinning. Still she did not complain. My father did complain about mom that became difficult for no reason. The changes in facial expressions at the dinner table was noticeable as...

Teresa Dahl Here’s a little secret when it comes to starting a business: starting a business hurts, and not in a good way. Great business ideas are nagging pains that will keep you up at night. The pain only begins to lessen when the idea comes to light. But the obsession, sweat and tears don’t stop there. During that painful startup process here are some things entrepreneurs should know to make their transition into entrepreneurship easier: “Good artists borrow ideas, great artists steal them.” Hear me out when I say this, but no great idea is ever really that original....

Security is of paramount importance to any South African household and the more you know, the more secure you’ll be. Chubb Security South Africa proposes that homeowners keep the following 10 simple but crucial security tips in mind as they start the New Year. 1. Seek qualified advice from a security consultant who will carry out a risk assessment and recommend an alarm system specifically suited to your property. 2. Make sure that your chosen security provider is a registered member of the South African Intruder Detection Service Associations (SAIDSA) as this is a guarantee that any work carried out...