Cheapest Car Hire in Cape Town!

A few weeks ago a cousin of mine decided to casually pop in. David, however, ‘popped in’ all the way from Johannesburg – and I live in Cape Town.

He said he didn’t want to miss the outdoor festivals that was happening and since he has loads of friends here in Cape Town, his FOMO kicked in took the wheel. So I hopped onto the cheapest flight and arrived, toggle bag in hand and stupid grin on his face. I went to collect him from the airport see, but David swiftly told me that he had hired a car for the duration of his stay AND the car was already waiting for him in the parking lot!

For only R99 a day the car was his for a month! Now I’m not really sure what car hire rates go for these days but that certainly sounded super cheap.

Check out Betta Car Hire’s website for more details.

Social Media

I recently met Alice and Gerald Zidek, a couple that live in Camps Bay, Cape Town but are originally from German. I had a great conversation with them about social media and their views on it was quite interesting. They wondered if people are really friends over social media or is it just a way to accumulate “friends” so that you seem important in someway.

It was a valid point. I could see where they were coming from, many use social media in a negative way but like everything in life, there is the bad and good side. Depends which one you choose.

They were a lovely couple, owners of two self-catering accommodations in Camps Bay (Atlantic Gold and Bayview). I will hopefully have another eye opening conversation with them again.

West Coast & Cederberg Mountain

So I know we live in a beautiful country but WOW! South Africa amazes me sometimes. I came across this photo while doing some research on safari’s and I landed on a website (34 South Tours) and this image attracted me, i just had to click on it.

The photo is of West Coast & Cederberg Mountain. The Cederberg region is only two hours from Cape Town. Apparently the landscape is completely different: wilder, warmer with a raw, dramatic beauty. Next trip will definitely be to visit this place. i’m amazed by the pictures but I’m sure seeing it will be insane!

Protect Your Automotive Investment

 

My son has never been interested in paying for cover of any kind. He only sees as far as his nose and
wants the money in his pocket now. No matter what I tell him of my past experience, the belief that
“It won’t happen to me” is just to set in his mind for the time being. He won’t even get himself some
personal insurance at the very lest.

So I have now decided to look into it myself and find something affordable to at least give me some peace of mind. After looking into I’ve decided to take out some ford fiesta insurance (on my sons car), some ford bantam insurance (on my own car) and nissan micra insurance on my wife’s car. I found the premiums so low that I just couldn’t resist taking them all onto my own name, for a small price I can protect my whole family.

Insurance premiums

Life Insurance premiums can vary depending on the policy and your personal details at the time of taking out the policy. Your insurance premium will be calculated taking into account factors such as your age, weight and medical history.

Similarly, your life choices will also be taken into account. An important consideration is the job that you do. For example, someone who spends their days working in an office will likely pay a lower premium than someone, such as a construction worker who has a high risk job and should probably invest in disability cover. The same applies to life choices you make on a daily basis. If you’re a smoker, you’ll pay a higher rate than you would if you don’t smoke.

It’s good to bear in mind that because you can change your life choices at any point, your premiums are just as flexible. If you change your habits, then your cover and premiums could be affected. So, if you start or stop smoking, join or stop a high risk sport or activity, or change from one type of occupation to another, be sure to inform your insurance provider.

More and more companies are now offering insurance quotes directly to the public. This is advantageous because you can speak directly to the company that’s providing your cover to ensure that you understand exactly what you’re buying. The provider of your choice should be able to inform you of their different insurance portfolios such as critical illness cover and help you choose the best option for you as well as premium.

Source: http://www.insuranceandyou.co.za/how-your-insurance-premium-is-calculated/

Computer Crash

Taedream

So my laptop has crashed!!!! BBM angry face! Gosh! its insane how much I need this device; anyway, I haven’t been able to blog because of it. I’m currently on the internet at Varsity searching for IT support as I think that my laptop might be fixable or that I can at least be able to get some of my folders from the laptop.

P.S. While searching for IT support, I came across a company called MOUSEHOUSE! lol. an IT company called Mousehouse! I though it was such a cool and funny name that I click on it. It’s actually a really cool IT support company for small businesses. Anyway, I was attracted by the name (Big ups to the person who named it! instead of choosing a boring it name)

Just wanted to pop by and tell you why I haven’t been blogging. Hope you all are…

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Specialized Vehicle Insurance from Prime Meridian

Prime Meridian Direct has gone a step further and offers specialized car insurance packages for all makes of vehicles. Whether you drive a sleek Mercedes-Benz A 180 Avantgarde or a tough Land Rover Freelander II 3.2 i6, you will be able to find a select the insurance package which suits your individual needs. Below is a list of just some of the specific insurance options:

Audi Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a AUDI costing you R172.22 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R959.06 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for AUDI.

BMW Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a BMW costing you R167.86 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R1029.44 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for BMW.

Chevrolet Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a CHEVROLET costing you R134.00 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R860.66 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for CHEVROLET.

Chrysler Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a CHRYSLER costing you R156.12 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R857.92 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for CHRYSLER.

Citroen Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a CITROEN costing you R158.92 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R902.66 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for CITROEN.

Daihatsu Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a DAIHATSU costing you R134.00 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R853.01 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for DAIHATSU.

Fiat Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a FIAT costing you R134.28 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R854.66 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for FIAT.

Ford Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a FORD costing you R134.56 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R931.33 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for FORD.

Honda Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a HONDA costing you R160.69 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R859.60 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for HONDA.

Hyundai Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a HYUNDAI costing you R135.40 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R885.88 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for HYUNDAI.

Isuzu Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a ISUZU costing you R170.98 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R919.51 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for ISUZU.

Jeep Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a JEEP costing you R166.25 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R858.38 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for JEEP.

Kia Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a KIA costing you R135.96 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R859.75 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for KIA.

Land Rover Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a LAND ROVER costing you R186.79 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R907.34 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for LAND ROVER.

Mazda Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a MAZDA costing you R134.28 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R928.81 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for MAZDA.

Mercedes-Benz Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a MERCEDES-BENZ costing you R181.51 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R1186.77 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for MERCEDES-BENZ.

Mini Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a MINI costing you R241.96 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R851.90 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for MINI.

Mitsubishi Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a MITSUBISHI costing you R151.64 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R934.12 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for MITSUBISHI.

Nissan Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a NISSAN costing you R143.64 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R931.90 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for NISSAN.

Opel Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a OPEL costing you R139.60 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R920.40 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for OPEL.

Peugeot Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a PEUGEOT costing you R156.68 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R910.03 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for PEUGEOT.

Porsche Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a PORSCHE costing you R274.37 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R1221.83 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for PORSCHE.

Renault Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a RENAULT costing you R146.32 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R866.09 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for RENAULT.

Suzuki Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a SUZUKI costing you R185.12 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R853.93 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for SUZUKI.

Toyota Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a TOYOTA costing you R141.84 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R1206.99 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for TOYOTA.

Volkswagen Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a VOLKSWAGEN costing you R136.80 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R926.59 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for VOLKSWAGEN.

Volvo Insurance
Prices for this set of results range from the cheapest insurance for a VOLVO costing you R190.25 for 50% of the trade price, ranging all the way to R858.79 for 100% of the trade price for the most expensive insurance premium that we offer for VOLVO.

PC support and computer repairs

Are you constantly worried about PC support and computer repairs? Many businesses in Cape Town don’t need a full-time I.T. department at the office, but they need somebody to make sure that their computers are working. Mouse House I.T. support Cape Town has the perfect I.T. solution for you! When you partner with us, you will have professional I.T. consultants that can handle all your computer repairs, services and on site PC support.

Forge the career that you want

hotel schools in south africa

Throughout our school years, we constantly have our teachers’ and parent’s mantra “you need to pick a career” drilled into us. However, for the majority of us, we simply don’t know exactly what we want to do and many students have dropped out of tertiary institutions because they were coerced into an industry that had a narrow focus and did not gel with their personality.

In today’s world, we need to find degrees that provide us with a multitude of skills that we can constantly adapt and if this way of thinking appeals to you, then a career in hotel management needs to be considered.

Owing to the course being globally applicable and because hospitality is a far-reaching area of study, a broad range of skills need to be taught. The discipline calls for the integration of skills that will develop you into a knowledgeable, well rounded graduate, confident to take the next step forward into forging a successful career.

An international hospitality management degree will mold the left and right hemispheres of your brain to create a theoretical and practical thinker through which no problem will go unsolved. Whether there is a financial issue or the handling of a situation, owing to a language barrier, you will be equipped to deal with it cool and calmly.

source: http://www.smaak-hospitality.co.za/forge-the-career-that-you-want/

Ford Kuga Hits Local Shores!

The all-new Ford Kuga is now available. Sharper new styling aside, the second-generation Kuga also ushers in a host of new safety technologies, EcoBoost powerplants and a new intelligent all-wheel drive system.

While the outgoing car was eye-catching in its own right, the new Kuga’s adoption of a more purposeful take on Ford’s kinetic design language moves the car further in line with more contemporary offerings such as the new Focus.

Among the highlights are a steeply raked windshield, a more aggressive front airdam and headlamp treatment, raised beltline and large wheel arches.

Three engine options are offered – a 1,6-litre EcoBoost turbopetrol in two states of tune and a 2,0-litre TDCi turbodiesel. The entry-level petrol unit is coupled to a front-wheel drivetrain and produces 110 kW. Mated with a six-speed manual gearbox, this engine returns a combined fuel consumption of 6,6 litres/100 km. This particular setup is augmented by a start/stop system.

Next up is a 134 kW version of the same engine. This unit is coupled to a six-speed, develops 240 N.m of torque and consumes 7,7 litres/100 km.

The 2,0-litre turbodiesel is mated with ford’s Powershift dual-clutch six-speed automatic transmission and makes 120 kW and 340 N.m. The claimed fuel consumption for this model is 6,2 litres/100 km.

The new adaptive all-wheel drive system reacts within milliseconds to assess terrain conditions and splits drive between the front and rear axles accordingly. In a more dynamic driving scenario it works in tandem with Ford’s Curve Control system, which applies controlled braking when the system detects that a driver has carried too much speed into a corner to counter excessive understeer. This is further augmented by a torque vectoring system first seen in the Focus that applies a small degree of braking to an inside wheel under cornering to draw the nose in line.

In terms of trim the Kuga range kicks off with Ambiente, which incorporates front/rear foglamps, 17-inch alloy wheels, keyless entry, cruise control and an audio system with Bluetooth and voice control.

Trend specification adds rear parking sensors, leather sports seats, electrically folding mirrors, dual-zone climate control and a nine-speaker Sony audio system with TFT screen.

Range-topping Titanium specification adds bi-Xenon auto headlamps with auto high beam assist, rain-sensing wipers, curve control and a hands-free motorised tailgate.

Titanium-spec models can be further kitted up with the R35 000 Titanium Option Pack comprising radar-actuated braking, adaptive cruise control, blind spot assist, lane keeping assist and 19-inch alloy wheels.

Pricing:

Kuga 1,6 EcoBoost Ambiente FWD – R289 900

Kuga 1,6 EcoBoost Trend FWD – R324 900

Kuga 1,6 EcoBoost Trend AT AWD – R364 900

Kuga 1,6 EcoBoost Titanium AT AWD – R398 900

Kuga 2,0 TDCi Trend Powershift AWD – R384 900

Kuga 2,0 TDCi Titanium Powershift AWD – R428 900

Pricing includes a 4-year/120 000 km warranty, 4-year service plan (80 000 km on petrols and 90 000 km for diesels) and a 3-year roadside assist plan. Service intervals are 20 000 km for petrols and 15 000 km for diesels.

For more Ford reviews visit carmag.coza

Original Source: Car Mag