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It's that time of the year where we are counting down the days and ticking off the checklist to make sure we're all sorted for the long awaited trip. As exciting as a road trip may sound, it can be very tiring too - especially for the driver. After the anticipation has worn off and you have been on the road for a couple of hours, fatigue starts setting in and you've sung your way through the playlist three times already… now what? The last thing you want to come between you and your dest

While you're enjoying the roads this December, just keep in mind that it is also roadblock season. So whether you are driving around from mall to mall or to your holiday destination, chances are you will encounter a roadblock. As much as they may seem like an inconvenience, there is an upside to having roadblocks - they are actually there for our safety and well-being as road users. These often intimidating stops have seen many crimes being nipped in the bud through random searches - vehicles b

It's an unfortunate fact that during the festive season, there is a higher percentage of breakdowns, accidents and other roadside emergencies because of the high volumes of vehicles on our roads. In the stressful moments that follow a vehicle breakdown or collision, where even the most experienced motorist can feel vulnerable, it's easy to let stress and anxiety cloud your judgement. Because we understand what one goes through in an emergency situation and how easy it is to forget what is neede

With December finally here, it means the long-awaited summer holidays are just about upon us too! Many of us may be travelling and spending time away with loved ones, leaving our homes unattended or spending time on the road for longer periods than usual. With all the travelling and festive season catch-up, the last thing one needs is a stressful situation. We've put together some useful info that may come in handy to ensure that your festive season is as hassle-free as possible: In need of ro

When you're involved in an accident, it is difficult to remember what details we must get for insurance claims purposes. MiWay's Accident Scene logger will guide you through the collection of these important details. The MiWay Accident Scene feature assists as follows: Capture the accident date, location, make of the car/s involved and other necessary details; Guides you through the process of capturing photos of the accident scene; Allows for adding witness details, including their contact de

The newest member of our MiWay Compliance team has conquered the challenging journey of becoming an attorney. Duncan successfully tackled all the demands that came with the process and can now take pride in being an admitted attorney of the High Court. "From an LLB Degree, practical legal training, and having to pass my Attorneys' admissions exams, it took dedication and patience to achieve this milestone." Duncan shares. This achievement has both personal and career significance to Duncan - he

With the holiday season and its associated road accident spike around the corner, short-term insurer MiWay has launched a new feature on their App to help all road users. The Accident Scene feature enables accurate recording of road accident details required to lodge a claim. Max Huggins, Chief Operating Officer at MiWay says, "The Accident Scene feature is designed to make life easier for all South African road users. Often people are too traumatised immediately after an accident to correctly

Rebecca from Marketing took it upon herself to spend some time with our very own "help" team - MiHelp 24hr Emergency Assistance - to get a taste of the kind of help our clients are getting. Although there's a lot that we can do for ourselves, everyone needs a little help every now and then. While you were reading through your policy wording, you may have come across a section which talks about "MiHelp Roadside and Home Assistance". You're probably familiar with the concept of a 24/7 emergency c

Running a small business is an extremely challenged undertaking and one that comes with plenty of financial risks. Not only do emerging entrepreneurs have to contend with issues like cashflow and resource management, but they're also particularly vulnerable to threats like theft and product damage, which can be crippling for any enterprise just getting off the ground. Read more about why MiWay thinks that every SME requires unique insurance solutions in Entrepreneur Magazine.

These days, most cars come standard with halogen headlights, but innovative lighting technology for vehicles now allows car owners the choice of better tech for headlights - this means efficiency, better lifespan and obviously well-lit driving in whatever weather condition you find yourself driving in! Here are three lighting options to help you decide how you'd like to light up the road: Halogen lights - 1 000 hours of lighting up the road… yep, these headlights come with a long lifesp