Portable Fire Extinguishers – Part 1
Welcome to our new FireWise: Fire Safety & Prevention newsletter series. In Part 1 of this new series we will look at hand held portable fire extinguishers. Apart from the required number of extinguishers required by legislation, to be discussed later in this series, the foll
Fire Safety Advice
The new year is a great time for a reminder of the do’s and don’ts when it comes to fires, particulary as the Western Cape approaches it’s fire season. Preventing a fire from starting is just as important as knowing what to do when one has started. Perhaps now is
Six ombuds you can turn to for help
Because we tend to spend more over the summer holiday period and because it’s a good time of year to review our investments and insurance policies, I thought to devote this column to the recourse you have through the various ombuds if you have problems with product and service
9 Ways To Protect Your Property during Load Shedding
South Africans to take necessary precautions in protecting their property Whether it is stage 2, 4 or 6, rotational load shedding due to a significant deterioration of Eskom operations has become the South African reality. When the load-shedding stage increases, so does the frequ
Road-trip safety tips this Easter
With Covid-19 restrictions relaxed, many South Africans will take the opportunity to travel this Easter weekend, and we’re likely to see more cars hitting the road. Marius Steyn, Underwriting Manager: Personal Lines at Santam, says, “While a road trip is certainly the best wa
