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.
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.
Chat about the things you love on Spotify’s Greenroom
Get chatting about music, your favourite sports team or other topics you love on Spotify’s Greenroom app. Get the lowdown from Dialdirect and do your thing.
Remote working: Are you covered by your home insurance?
With COVID-19 pandemic, many people are working from home. Does this have any effect on their home insurance policies? We take a look.
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.
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 be safe, and stay safe, when you’re out on a run
The new rules in lockdown level 3 say we can get out there and run again, whenever we want. But even though some limitations have relaxed, it seems the bad guys haven’t. In fact, just the opposite. Recent stats have shown an increase in incidents where joggers are being targeted and mugged. Read on for more on how to stay safe when out on a run.
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?
Drunk driving: you’re still at risk the morning after
You went out and overindulged, but didn’t drive home. The next morning you got into your car without a second thought. Dialdirect looks into whether it’s OK to drive the morning after the night before.
Exhausted? You probably are after the year we’ve had and its only September!
According to research, the risk of a car accident spikes with every hour of lost sleep. Dialdirect offers the tips for avoiding a disaster due to fatigue.