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The real cost of living in SA: Small changes that save big

The kingThe king is the official storyteller of the King Price kingdom, sharing smart tips, expert insights, and practical advice about car insurance. From explaining tricky insurance terms to helping South Africans save on their premiums, his mission is to make insurance easy to understand and even easier to use. With support from a royal council of actuaries, analysts, and

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The day your mom stops making your phone calls

There’s a very specific moment in adulthood that no one warns you about. It’s like when you were younger and standing in a queue with your mom. She suddenly remembers something, tells you to wait, and disappears down an aisle. The cashier’s ready, you start unpacking the groceries, but mom’s not back yet. You’re left at the front of the

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The things we’ll happily spend money on (and the things we absolutely won’t)

Money is logical. Until it isn’t. On paper, spending decisions should be simple. You compare value, assess need and make a sensible choice. In real life, money decisions are driven by emotion, convenience, timing and vibes. Mostly vibes. That’s why people will hesitate over 1 expense for weeks, then spend the same amount on something else without blinking. There are

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How routines quietly keep life from falling apart

Routines don’t feel impressive. They don’t come with applause or a sense of achievement. They’re repetitive, predictable and easy to overlook. But remove them for a day or 2, and everything starts feeling slightly off. Not dramatic. Just… Unsettled. Routines are the background music of adult life. You don’t notice them until they stop. Most people don’t think of themselves

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Neighbours chatting over a garden fence in a South African suburban neighbourhood

The unspoken rules of neighbourhood living

No one hands you a rulebook when you move into a neighbourhood. You learn the rules slowly, through observation, awkward silences, and the occasional passive-aggressive note. Here’s a guide to the unspoken code of South African neighbourhood living, and what to do when goodwill isn’t enough.

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The strange things we all keep ‘just in case’

Every home has at least 1 place that makes no sense. A drawer. A cupboard. A box in the garage. Somewhere things go, not because they belong there, but because they might be useful 1 day. No one knows exactly when that day will be. But throwing the item away feels reckless. What if this is the moment you regret

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The mental load of adulting

No one really warns you that adulthood isn’t about doing things. It’s about remembering things. Remembering to check. To follow up. To keep an eye on something that might become a problem later. It’s the quiet mental checklist that runs in the background while you’re trying to live your life. You can be sitting perfectly still and still feel tired,

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The great DIY confidence curve (how optimism slowly packs its bags)

DIY confidence is a strange thing. It arrives suddenly, without warning, and with no evidence to support it. You’re not trained. You’re not experienced. But you’re convinced this problem is manageable. Possibly even enjoyable. At this point, you feel capable. Calm. Slightly superior to the problem in front of you. This feeling won’t last. Phase 1: Optimism without info At

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Things we say right before something breaks

There are sentences that feel harmless when you say them. Comforting, even. They come out casually. Confidently. Usually, while gesturing at the thing you’re talking about. And then, shortly afterwards, that thing breaks. Oops, you spoke too soon.  ‘It’s been fine for years’ This sentence carries incredible optimism. It suggests reliability. Loyalty. A proven track record. Unfortunately, it also tempts

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The South African art of making a plan (and why it sometimes goes wrong)

If there were an Olympic event for making a plan, South Africans would be on the podium every time. We don’t panic. We don’t overthink. We simply say, ‘It’s fine, we’ll make a plan,’ and somehow move forward with confidence, duct tape, and a surprising amount of optimism. Most of the time, it works. And when it doesn’t, the story

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