A tribute to Willem “Jake” Oosthuizen
Jake Oosthuizen passed away recently after a long battle with cancer. Safire CEO Pierre Bekker describes him as a legend whose passing will leave a huge gap, a larger-than-life character known and respected by many people, especially those in the forestry industry. The story of how he came to be called Jake is one worth […]
The worst winter fire season in KZN for over six years
The current fire season in KZN has been a tragic one, with the recent deaths of several firefighters in a runaway fire near Howick and devastating fires that destroyed thousands of hectares of grazing as well as property and livestock in several areas, including the Karkloof (which experienced a catastrophic fire just before Christmas in […]
Licence plate update
In December last year, the KZN Premier unveiled a new licence plate system for KZN, to align the province with other regions and the national numbering system, while addressing the issue of towns running out of available numbers. The new number plates no longer indicate towns or demarcations but feature a continuous numbering system, so, […]
When your precious things are not at home…
We offer short-term insurance to ensure that our clients’ precious things are protected in the event of a loss or damage. But what happens when the items that you want to protect, such as jewellery and high-value household goods, are not at home? We asked Safire’s expert, Claims Manager Greg Botha, to shed some light […]
Welcoming our new graduates and a familiar face
As from the beginning of April this year, our 2023 Interns and Learners transitioned into permanent positions at Safire. We are proud of their achievements and congratulate them all on successfully completing their respective 12-month Internship and Learnership Programmes. Welcome to #TeamSafire! They are, from left to right: Andiswa Nene – Finance AdministratorNkanyiso Chonco – […]
Use Safire-approved towing only
Tow truck drivers play an invaluable role in clearing road accidents and vehicle breakdown scenes and keeping traffic flowing smoothly. But using a towing company that is not approved by your insurer may have serious repercussions – and could impact how your accident-related claim is settled. The South African Automobile Association offers this advice: If […]
Maximise your solar system
Load shedding has been part of life in South Africa since 2007, and with the increasing severity and extent of these periods without power, scores of businesses and families have chosen to invest in solar power systems. According to Energy Monitor, there was an almost 350% increase in rooftop solar capacity in just over a […]
Safire’s Pretoria office opens at Eastwood Office Estate
The finishing touches have been applied, and Safire’s eagerly-anticipated transformation of its Pretoria office has reached completion. Safire’s technical hub at Sagewood House opened its doors on Monday, 8 April, welcoming a vibrant new team, eager to embark on an exciting journey with the Safire Group. Nadia Jones, Safire’s Head of Data and Pretoria office […]
Safire opens Pretoria office
Safire is proudly opening an office in Pretoria, Tshwane, an important economic hub and the fourth largest city economy in the country. The new Safire office is located at Eastwood Office Park in Lynwood Ridge, about 11km east of Pretoria’s city centre, a spacious facility offering a totally modern workplace. The Pretoria office will be […]
Assess if you are properly covered
Start the year with an assessment of your insurance cover and whether it meets your current situation. Perhaps you took advantage of the year-end break to do some upgrades to your home – did you revamp your kitchen, bathrooms or outside entertainment area? If so, these changes need to be included in your homeowners cover. […]