Insurance policies are underwritten in utmost good faith. Yet material misrepresentation at sales stage remains a growing problem. 

Consumers are urged to provide provide the insurer with the correct information when they purchase a policy to avoid rejections when they claim at a later stage.

Ombudsman for short-term insurance Senior assistant ombudsman Darpana Harkison was in Conversation with Aldrin Sampear on POWER Talk on Friday discussing the importance of understanding the policy.

Insurance policies are underwritten in utmost good faith. Yet material misrepresentation at sales stage remains a growing problem.&nbsp;
Consumers are urged to provide provide the insurer with the correct information when they purchase a policy to avoid rejections when they claim at a later stage.
Ombudsman for short-term insurance Senior assistant ombudsman Darpana Harkison was in Conversation with Aldrin Sampear on POWER Talk on Friday discussing the importance of understanding the policy.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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'Consumers must ask for clarity before purchasing an insurance policy'

For over three decades and nicknamed “The Boxing Mecca” of South Africa, the boxing culture of East London/Mdantsane has produced no less than 20 world champions and more than 50 national champions. This achievement even by global standards is phenomenal. In 1994 East London became part of the province of the Eastern Cape. In 2000, East London became part of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, consisting of King William's Town, Bhisho, and Mdantsane, and is the seat of the Metro. In this week’s Culture Corner, we talk about the boxing phenomenon in East London. Nhlanhla Sehume is conversing with South African Former Professional, Vuyani Bungu and a Boxing SA Steering Committee member, Xolile Dike.

For over three decades and nicknamed “The Boxing Mecca” of South Africa, the boxing culture of East London/Mdantsane has produced no less than 20 world champions and more than 50 national champions. This achievement even by global standards is phenomenal. In 1994 East London became part of the province of the Eastern Cape. In 2000, East London became part of the Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality, consisting of King William's Town, Bhisho, and Mdantsane, and is the seat of the Metro. In this week’s Culture Corner, we talk about the boxing phenomenon in East London. Nhlanhla Sehume is conversing with South African Former Professional, Vuyani Bungu and a Boxing SA Steering Committee member, Xolile Dike.

Culture Corner: The story of boxing in the Buffalo City (East London) area

The Department of Public Works & Infrastructure is celebrating 20 years of the existence of the Expanded Public Works Programme this year. The EPWP is a national, government-driven initiative which was launched in 2004 to promote the creation of work opportunities that contribute towards the reduction of unemployment and alleviation of poverty in the country. The programme is implemented within four sectors, namely: Infrastructure, Non-State, Social and Environment & Culture. Nhlanhla Sehume in conversation with Deputy Minister, Department of Public Works & Infrastructure, Bernice Swart. 

The Department of Public Works &amp; Infrastructure is celebrating 20 years of the existence of the Expanded Public Works Programme this year. The EPWP is a national, government-driven initiative which was launched in 2004 to promote the creation of work opportunities that contribute towards the reduction of unemployment and alleviation of poverty in the country. The programme is implemented within four sectors, namely: Infrastructure, Non-State, Social and Environment &amp; Culture. Nhlanhla Sehume in conversation with Deputy Minister, Department of Public Works &amp; Infrastructure, Bernice Swart.

CLIENT EDITORIAL: Expanded Public Works Programme 20 Year Celebration

Lerato Mbele speaksto Associate at Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys, Bontle Chokoe about copyright. Copyright is a set of exclusive legal rights given to the author or creator of an original work – that includes the right to copy, distribute, adapt, perform and display the work in public. Today marks World Book and Copyright Day, an annual event held on 23 April to raise awareness of the importance of books, reading, and copyright around the world.

Lerato Mbele speaks to Associate at Tshaya Mashabela Attorneys, Bontle Chokoe about copyright. Copyright is a set of exclusive legal rights given to the author or creator of an original work – that includes the right to copy, distribute, adapt, perform and display the work in public. Today marks World Book and Copyright Day, an annual event held on 23 April to raise awareness of the importance of books, reading, and copyright around the world.

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