Think before you post: avoiding liability in the age of social media
In 2015, Jennifer Connell from Manhattan, NYC was labelled the #auntfromhell in the course of a media firestorm for suing her cousin’s 8-year-old son over a over-enthusiastic hug which caused her to break her wrist. News of the lawsuit was posted on social media and went viral resulting in a flood of hateful comments about […]
Playing the broken record
One of the ways of being assertive Have you ever encountered a sales person who kept on trying to persuade you to buy something you did not want, or have you met someone at a party who pestered you for a date over and over again, and you did not know how to deal […]
Are you really exempt from filing a tax return?
In a recent article, we covered the benefits of submitting a tax exemption even if you are exempt, but how do you really know that you are exempt? Local news agencies announced the change in income threshold with stories exclaiming “Earning below R500,000? You don’t need to submit your tax return.” In today’s fast-paced media […]
Self defence tips from an expert
When it comes to personal safety, most consumers are unsure how to pick a self-defence spray that will be effective with minimal impact on the user. In this blog, Werner van der Westhuizen, a security consultant with three decades of experience in the industry – and someone who has tested a variety of self-defence sprays […]
What you should know before buying timeshare
Our firm has been hit by a tsunami of hundreds of South African consumers who want us to cancel their timeshare. We’ve learnt a lot about the industry in the course of these cancellations and in the process of preparing to claim back the consumers’ money spent over the years, in court. We’d recommend […]
God forbid- your dog bites someone. What does the law say?
In a recent case, a dog owner in the Eastern Cape was ordered to pay R2.3m after a vicious attack by his three mixed breed (pitbull-type) dogs on a passer-by who had to have his arm amputated as a result of the dog bites. As a dog owner, this is a scenario you would obviously […]
Sharenting – #parentingisnotforsissies
In the age of social media, particularly millennial parents have taken to documenting their children’s lives on various social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. This has resulted in the coining of the term “sharenting”, defined by the Collins dictionary as the “habitual use of social media to share news, images, etc. of one’s children”. […]
Do anti-ageing / anti-wrinkle face creams actually work?
I think it’s first important for us to explain what are the signs of ageing, because my concerns and your concerns when it comes to ageing are not the same. Understanding the skin’s ageing process informs decisions about how to treat it. There are three main manifestations of general skin ageing. Each one affects […]
Self-guided sandboarding just outside Cape Town- here’s the inside track
Here’s our suggestion for a super-fun day out for the whole family in one of the most beautiful environments around Cape Town. And it’s a bit of an undiscovered treasure. Various adventure tour companies offer organised tours, but it’s even more fun to make your own sandboards and try sandboarding at your own pace. […]
What to pack in your carry-on luggage (in case of the airline losing your luggage)
On a recent trip to South-East Asia I was parted from my checked luggage for two and a half days. A great learning experience- never again will I be caught without everything I need for a day or two at my destination neatly packed in my carry-on bag. By fluke I had lots of underwear […]
How to lose weight and keep it off for good
Before I start, I would like to just tell you about my career in the health and fitness industry. I started working and studying when I was 18. Built up my experience as a personal trainer and then went on to go work and study in London. There I started specialising in Pilates, yoga, […]