Windscreen damage is a reality that many South African motorists are faced with more often than they anticipate. There are several reasons why a windscreen may be damaged, but the most common causes are flying rocks and debris from large trucks or roads that are under construction. A windscreen is […]
You need to know whether you’re covered against Theft, Damage and Power Surges during times of load shedding… 1. Am I covered against Theft and Burglary when we have no power? Your insurance policy will cover losses as a result of theft or burglary following or during a load shedding […]
Electricity surges due to load shedding can damage domestic appliances, from fridges and computers to TVs and and decoders. Short-term insurance companies have been inundated with claims for broken household appliances and equipment during the last six months, when load shedding has been a frequent occurrence. Insurance firms are warning […]
5 MORE Reasons Why Consumers Should Use an Insurance Broker Consumers generally think they benefit when they buy insurance direct but is it true? To find out, an auditing company asked people what matters to them when buying insurance, and in turn their panel used those criteria to evaluate the […]
South Africans have been cautioned to protect themselves and their belongings against the financial repercussions of loadshedding and the resulting power surges that the process causes. This follows recent announcements from the energy parastatal Eskom which has said that South Africans will have to learn to live with electricity cuts […]
It is reported that thieves across the country are targeting many homes during the load shedding hours and making off with lots of valuables Source: SABC As Eskom’s on-going power cuts keep South Africa in the dark, security issues have become a concern, with thieves apparently monitoring load shedding timetables […]
Make sure that you are aware of scheduled outage times but plan for all eventualities. LED lanterns offer great battery life and can illuminate an entire room quite effectively. Keep these in places where the family will be together as well as having torches in easy to reach places for […]
Installing a generator correctly is very important. Due to the nature of electricity an improper installation endangers the lives of people and has the potential to cause serious damage to property Follow this check-list to make sure that all the correct procedures and necessary connections are made. This is not […]
When selecting a generator, there are certain steps to take in order to make sure that you buy the correct product for the application. Mistakes could cost huge amounts of money to rectify at a later stage. Source: Various generator providers and installers. Following, is a step by step guide, […]
Load shedding is very topical at the moment. With Eskom struggling to keep the power supply stable, everyone is asking when this will end. It is hard to answer this question as the maintenance and restoration of the power supply may take anywhere between one to four years. However, for […]
