As the second biggest economy in Africa, South Africa is seen as a trailblazer among its African counterparts. After all, Sandton is known as the richest square mile in Africa. Skyscrapers have long been a symbol of a thriving economy, but Sandton isn’t the only part of our country with tall buildings. Where and what are the top 10 biggest buildings in South Africa?
When buying a car, it’s always important to do your homework. Ask yourself questions like how often are you going to use the car, what are you going to use it for, what will the long-term maintenance be, and can you afford it? When buying an off-road vehicle, it’s even more important to know the answers before you start searching.
We’re a nation united in our differences. With a kaleidoscope of cultures, languages and habits it’s always interesting to see what cars we end up buying. Sometimes we fit into that cliché box while other times we surprise those around us with our choices. So, with all of this in mind – can you guess which cars are SA’s most popular cars?
According to CarMag (www.carmag.co.za) SA’s best-selling new passenger cars during March 2018 were:
The Polo and the Polo Vivo came out tops. These German manufactured passenger vehicles have been a favourite among South Africans ever since the first model came out in 2002. They’re known for being economical, their services are affordable and they’re easy on the eye. The fact that they work for everyone from a student to a small family doesn’t hurt either!
The Fortuner has become one of South Africa’s most popular cars because of a whole list of reasons. Space is a big aspect for families and that is what the Fortuner has enough of. Whether you want space for luggage or people, the Fortuner’s interior options make it easy to move between the two needs. The Toyota Corolla/Auris/Quest is also a firm favourite among our population. The Corolla has definitely achieved legendary status over the years and by adding the Auris and Quest models to the range, Toyota has managed to gain more market share.
The Korean manufactured cars have proven to be reliable, affordable and attractive. With recent additions to the already popular selling range, they have gone from a wobbly intro into the country to owning the fifth most popular car in South Africa. The Hyundai Grand i10 is nippy, ideal for the city and easy on the pocket.
With hundreds of cars, models and ranges available it can become quite tricky to decide on your ideal car. Start by looking at your budget – what can you afford to pay back monthly? Don’t forget to include insurance, petrol and services when doing the maths! Aspects like service intervals, the location of service centres and the cost of services should play a crucial role in your decision-making process.
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You work hard for your money so spending it should be your pleasure, right? The irony is that spending your money should be harder than earning it. It might sound absurd, but if you’re really strict when it comes to what you buy, you will soon realise that there’s enough money left at the end of the month.
South Africa is home to almost 2000 shopping malls. This says a lot about us.
We love shopping.
Shopping is one of our favourite hobbies. This comes with positives and negatives. Malls have thousands of customers entering their doors every day. This has even stirred up a concern with debt counsellors in the country. Why? Because, to keep up with the culture of extravagant shopping, consumers have resorted to taking out store credit.
Shopping is not the only thing attracting consumers to shopping malls. These days, malls in the country have expanded the traditional shopping experience. Now, there’s food, entertainment and unique shopping experiences for the whole family!
Wondering which shopping mall to head on over to?
Whether you’re a weekend window shopper or full on shopaholic, there are enough malls in South Africa to keep you busy and get you all excited.
Find out the top five best malls as well as which is the biggest mall in South Africa below:
Are you designing, renovating or building? During this time, you may get excited about how the project will look and feel. You’re also probably wondering if there will be enough space, lighting, storage space, warmth and comfort. All these elements are extremely important. But, one very big aspect is often overlooked:
