Holiday season safety tips – December 2024
As we count down the days until the end of the year, it’s likely that you’ll be heading to the mall to do some shopping, and possibly also enjoying a much-needed year-end break, either at home or at a holiday destination. We have these handy tips to ensure that you and your family enjoy a […]
Cellphone safety tips
Our mobile phones are an integral part of our lives and are far more than simply a way to communicate while on the go. However, this means that we could become vulnerable if our devices are lost, stolen or faulty. Experts report that women are more often the victims of cellphone theft (an estimated 80% […]
Harald Niebuhr retires from the Board
Safire would like to thank Harald Niebuhr for his many years of dedicated service as a Director; he has announced his resignation from the Safire Board due to his many commitments. Harald is seen here with the other members of the Safire Board, from left to right: Paul Hay (Chairperson), Sean Stanton (Executive Director), Pierre […]
Are you towing illegally?
Understanding vehicle towing capacity: towing capacity is the amount of weight that can safely be towed by a vehicle. Ignoring it can have implications both for your vehicle and road handling, and your insurance cover. A vehicle’s maximum towing capacity is based on its overall design and individual elements, such as the engine, brakes, wheels, […]
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 […]