Know your mental health cover before you need it 

Know your mental health cover before you need it 

Bonitas, Discovery, Medshield, Medihelp – most major medical schemes now include some form of mental health cover.  Psychiatrist visits, psychologist visits, chronic medication, and even digital wellness tools.   What you actually have depends on your scheme and...
The hidden cost of “cheap” insurance 

The hidden cost of “cheap” insurance 

When you’re comparing insurance quotes, it’s easy to focus on one thing: the monthly premium. After all, we’re all trying to make our money go further. So when one quote comes in noticeably cheaper than another, it can feel like an easy decision. ...
bsmart June 2026 Newsletter

bsmart June 2026 Newsletter

June is a month of milestones. bsmart marks its 70th AGM and gives members a first look at what’s coming – including a Chip and PIN card with digital payment and online shopping. See the competition with Tafelberg Furnishers where two members can win...
Medical Aid After 35? Here’s What You Need to Know 

Medical Aid After 35? Here’s What You Need to Know 

If you wait until 40 to get your first medical aid, you could pay up to 75% more on your premium. Forever.   That is not a scare tactic. It is a rule built into South African medical scheme legislation called the late joiner penalty….  It does not only apply to...
 Celebrating our dads with Tafelberg 

 Celebrating our dads with Tafelberg 

This Father’s Day, it’s time to spoil that special Father figure in your life.   Show your love and appreciation with our incredible Father’s Day gift ideas, because this is your moment to show him how much he truly means to you.  Visit your...
When it’s time to claim, who’s actually on your side?  

When it’s time to claim, who’s actually on your side?  

You don’t really think about your insurance until it’s time to claim.   That’s when the process suddenly becomes real. Your car’s been in an accident. Your home has been broken into, and alongside the stress of what’s happened, a different set of questions starts...
bsmart May 2026 Newsletter

bsmart May 2026 Newsletter

This month’s newsletter is all about stretching every rand a little further. We unpack the ripple effect of rising petrol prices on your grocery bill, and ask the big question: are no-name brands really cheaper, or do well-timed promotions on branded goods...