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The History of Mother’s Day: Where Did It Originate?

Have you ever wondered about the history of Mother’s Day? In South Africa, Mother’s Day is celebrated each year on the second Sunday in May, similar to the United States and several other countries. While many of us celebrate with her favourite flowers and breakfast in bed, the origins of this beloved day stretch far back into history. Across the globe, nearly every culture has developed a way to honour

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The Best Gap Cover in South Africa – TRA Lists 10 of The Best Gap Cover Plans for South Africans

Taking out medical gap cover can prove life-saving, especially when you are admitted to a hospital and risk incurring shortfall costs. Medical aid scheme rules and regulations can be exasperating and frustrating to follow. Why do our medical aid benefits run out when we need them the most? And why do medical aids cover some medical procedures while others only partially or not at all? The South African medical schemes

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Gap Cover With No Waiting Period

In South Africa, the costs of medical treatment keep rising, leaving many people questioning how to stay financially “in the green” when their medical aid just doesn’t seem to be enough anymore. By this, we mean that specialists tend to charge above medical scheme tariff rates, leaving South Africans needing to find a gap cover policy that will have their backs. Unlike many gap cover providers, TRA does not impose

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Gap Cover?

Gap Cover is an insurance policy that covers the difference between
what your medical aid pays and what service providers charge for
in-hospital expenses.

Gap Cover is an insurance policy that covers the difference between what your medical aid pays and what service providers charge for in-hospital expenses.

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