COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease) / General

Psychological impact of social isolation

All South African citizens are by now aware of the global pandemic caused by the COVID-19 virus.

Life after lockdown: Survival of the fattest

The Douw Steyn Family Trust, Telesure Investment Holdings and Steyn City Properties pledge R320 million to assist with COVID-19 relief efforts

The Douw Steyn Family Trust, on behalf of Douw Steyn and his family, along with the South African companies he founded – Telesure Investment Holdings, incorporating Auto & General Insurance, 1st for Women Insurance, Dialdirect Insurance, Budget Insurance, 1Life and hippo.co.za; as well as Steyn City Properties and the Saxon Hotel, have responded to the President’s call to unite in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic and its ripple effect, with a pledge of R320 million, in strong and continued support to the community.

COVID-19 highlights the need for an emergency savings fund – and how to start one

Saving a portion of your income each month is easier said than done but, without a well devised savings plan you may struggle to pay for unexpected financial events, like the repercussions of COVID-19.