by George Jennings, Kobus van Niekerk | Mar 31, 2023 | Consort
Conundrum of electricity supply in South Africa Imagine a world without electricity. Just over a century ago the world started to produce electricity on a large scale. South Africa followed suit. In 1923 the Electricity Supply Commission was founded with its...
by George Jennings, Kobus van Niekerk | Mar 6, 2023 | Consort
We are all aware of the tragedy which occurred on 24 December 2022 when a tanker carrying liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) exploded underneath a railway bridge in Boksburg. Whilst our sympathy is with everyone affected by the incident, we have a need to discuss what...
by Kobus van Niekerk | Feb 15, 2023 | Consort
Construction plant and equipment requires substantial capital investment. It is therefore important that the sum insured requirements are correctly reflected in the insurance policy concluded by the owner of the equipment. Consort wishes to point out certain important...
by George Jennings | Jan 9, 2023 | Consort
At some time or another, misfortune will cross your path. Whilst you may not always be prepared for it, you need to deal with it in the best possible way, to ensure the least possible harm. Whether it happens in your personal life or in your business...
by George Jennings, Kobus van Niekerk | Oct 28, 2022 | Consort
Although the following information is addressed to contractors, it will also be of value to everybody anticipating shutting down during December. By now we are all looking forward to the end of the year. However, not without being faced with the dilemma of having to...
by Kobus van Niekerk | Oct 4, 2022 | Consort
It is the energy from the sun that causes the sea breeze to show up on a sunny afternoon. As inland areas heat up, the air warms, causing it to rise. As a result, cooler air moves in from the ocean to fill up the space, and soon a strong breeze can be blowing several...