The Dialdiary
blog articles to keep you in the know
Keeping your personal information safe is our thing.
The new Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) officially came into effect on the 1st of July 2021, as a brand Dialdirect is committed to keeping your personal information safe.
Dialdirect, Discovery Insure and City of Joburg partner to fix potholes
The City of Joburg, Dialdirect Insurance and Discovery Insure today announced the launch of the Pothole Patrol, a partnership to manage the repair of potholes throughout Johannesburg, in a unique data driven initiative designed to make roads safer for all residents.
Get cash rewards & boost your ching with Dialdirect Payback Booster
We could all use a cash boost, especially in these challenging times. Imagine earning extra ching for doing something you already do, driving right and insuring right. Start the year right by boosting your ching with Dialdirect’s Payback Booster.
Find Out if You Have the Right Kind of Home Insurance
The things that make your house a home are the people you share it with and the memories you make there together. And while home insurance can't replace that, it's a must-have protection to make sure the things you enjoy in your home are protected.
How does building insurance work & what does it cover
Building insurance protects the structure of your home from unpredictable events like fire, burst pipes from water damage, natural disasters, and other weather-related incidents.
The Importance of comparing Buildings Insurance cover
Home, there is no place like it, it provides shelter and safety for you and your family. That’s why it’s important to protect the structure of your home with Comprehensive Buildings Insurance cover from Dialdirect.
7 Ways to Dial Up Your Ching in 2021
Now more than ever, having extra ching can make a world of difference. With us spending a lot more time at home the bills just don’t stop from groceries, electricity, water, data… the list goes on and on.
Rentals vs Airbnb: Has COVID-19 shifted the tide?
There are around 35 000 South African Airbnb hosts. What will happen to them after the COVID-19 pandemic has ended? We take a look at the future of Airbnb markets.
Is now the time to downsize your business property?
Is now the time to start thinking about downsizing your business property? Here are a few things to consider.
10 tips on how to shop safely online this holiday season
10 tips on how to shop safely online this holiday season. Before you add to cart and check out there are a few things you need to take note of. From creating strong passwords to researching the validity of sites, Dialdirect Insurance has put together some helpful tips for shopping safely online.
The growing importance of device insurance as work moves online
While some changes including movement towards a virtual world of work were already underway before the breakout of Covid-19, the lockdown that has been put as a response to the virus, has accelerated the move to online spaces for many companies.
The New Tech-Scape – 5 Tech Trends Set to Claim 2020
This year’s technological growth looks set to be a progression full of futuristic joy. From autonomous driving, to artificial intelligence, and even another giant leap in space exploration, it’s going to be a smorgasbord of techy thrills in 2020.
3 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About a Life Insurance Policy
Life insurance provides financial security and peace of mind for you and your loved ones. However, when it comes to finding the right policy and understanding the vocabulary associated with the topic, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed.
Tips to help your family with life insurance claims
Make sure that your family can do their thing when you can’t, with this helpful insurance claims guide from Dialdirect.
How to maintain PPE compliance amidst the COVID-19 outbreak
Here’s how you can maintain your PPE compliance in the workplace to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in South Africa.
How to Insure a Car: Beginner’s Guide to Getting Car Insurance
Dialdirect makes it easy to insure a car and get the coverage you need with fast and free car insurance quotes. Pick from multiple insurance options that protect against more than just an accident and can go as far as covering theft, fire, and a lot more
Toyota Corolla Cross
The newly-launched Toyota Corolla Cross has significance for the South African auto industry way beyond its modest size as the first vehicle to be locally assembled on the Japanese company’s new global platform and the first hybrid to be made in the country.
Texting while driving is never a good idea, ever
Any distraction while driving can be fatal, with texting while driving ranking as possibly the worst. Dialdirect weighs up the pros & cons. Is sending or reading a text really worth it?