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According to Eyewitness News, 1714 people died on the SA roads over the last festive season. This was a 5% increase on the previous period. 432 roadblocks were conducted and 453, 263 fines were issued during the festive season but, unfortunately, the death toll was not lowered.

The great number of accidents and deaths on the roads is costing South Africa billions and bringing a lot of heartache to the friends and families of those involved in the fatalities. No matter how many campaigns and other initiatives are set in place to warn drivers to drive safely, majority of road deaths are still caused by reckless driving, including driving under the influence of alcohol, impatient drivers, speeding trucks and simply, thoughtless drivers who have no regard for road rules, officials and other cars on the road.

As we’re approaching the new festive season, drivers are urged to be more cautious on the roads by:

Plan a perfect, romantic getaway for you and your life partner.

South Africans are usually quick to board a plane to go to an overseas location; however, we rarely take the time to explore our beautiful country. Our country is home to some of the most outstanding destinations, many of which are ideal for honeymoons.

Regardless of your budget, you can plan the perfect local honeymoon. Here are 5 wonderful places to go on honeymoon in South Africa:

Warmbaths in Limpopo

If you’d like a gorgeous honeymoon in the South African bushveld, Warmbaths is a lovely local destination. You can enjoy the lovely pools as well as spend some time at the Mabula Game Lodge just 34 km from Bela-Bela – you may even spot the Big Five there!

Warmbaths, A Forever Resort offers a unique holiday experience. Choose from Luxury Hotel Rooms, Caribbean Style Log Cabins and Self-Catering Chalets for your romantic getaway. The resort is not too far from Johannesburg on the N1 so, if you arrive at the Johannesburg airport, you can drive there easily.

Due to economic challenges and South Africans becoming a bit more money conscious, trading in or selling your car has become pretty easy.

There comes a time when you have to decide whether or not you’re going to sell your second hand car. Before you take the plunge, you should explore the different ways you can sell your car in South Africa to make sure you you get the price you’re looking for without too much hassle.

Here are 3 ways your can sell your car:

I must say, nothing gets me more excited than realising that it’s almost Friday. In my house, Friday is Braai Day! Not only do we enjoy grilling our juicy chops and steaks on the braai but we also love having a few drinks with friends.

I believe the best thing about braais is the fact that they never have to be “over-the-top” events. They are a casual excuse to enjoy good food, good drinks and good company – the South African way!

The best way to go about hosting a successful braai day is to make it as casual as possible, while still preparing everything properly so that the get together is enjoyable.

More and more people in South Africa are eager to invest in Bitcoin. The price of bitcoin has been faithfully increasing over the years, to the delight of long-term investors in Bitcoin. Many South Africans want to jump on the bandwagon, a few are deterred by the high-risk investment.

The largest rhino breeder in South Africa, John Hume, held a very controversial rhino horn auction on the 23rd August.  264 rhino horns were open to registered online bidders for over 72 hours.

Hume owns over 1 500 rhinos in the North West province. He trims his Rhinos’ horns harmlessly while they are under sedation to deter poachers from killing them for their horns. The horns regrow naturally, making the selling of rhino horn a great opportunity for a sustainable trade.