Discover practical, family-tested steps to prepare for a stress-free retirement in South Africa. From debt reduction to budget planning, learn how to manage finances, cut costs, and ease the transition into retirement.

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We are reluctant to draw up a will often for two reasons: we do not want to face the thought of our death or we think it is a complicated task. This article is about taking away this second reason: A will is as simple as you want it to be. More important than the detailed content is actually that someone knows where it is. 

We found 20 birthday specials that are available countrywide including free meals, shopping vouchers, exclusive discounts, movie tickets and special birthday experiences!

Tracing your South African family history is a journey that spans generations—a quest to uncover stories, connect with ancestors, and better understand the tapestry of heritage that shapes who we are today. In the digital age, this journey is more accessible than ever before.

Despite death being an inevitability for all of us, as a society we tend to try and avoid the topic. And yet it makes sense to think about it, plan around it and make an inevitable event less traumatic, less painful, and possibly even to introduce aspects of joy and celebration. 

This whole thing started back in the autumn of 2025. My sister and I – both in our mid to late 40s – noticed how our 76-year-old mom and...