Tradeza Blog
Guides, safety tips, and advice to help you buy, sell, and trade with confidence.
Flatmate dealbreakers: what to ask before signing a shared lease
Sharing a place cuts rent in half — if your flatmate is right for you. Here's the conversation to have before signing.
Choosing a tutor or tutoring service for your child in SA
What to look for, what to pay, and when tutoring actually helps vs. when it's a waste.
Paperwork you need before selling your car in South Africa
A missing licence disc or unresolved fines will delay your sale by weeks. Get everything in order before you list.
Load-shedding essentials on a budget: inverters, UPS, and power stations
A clear look at what each type of backup does, what it costs, and which fits your home.
iPhone vs Samsung in 2026: honest comparison for South African buyers
Ignore the Reddit arguments — here's a pragmatic look at which ecosystem makes sense for SA users in 2026.
How to vet a contractor before any home renovation
Half of SA renovation horror stories are avoidable. Here's the 10-minute vetting that prevents most of them.
How much rent can you afford? The 30% rule and SA reality
A calm look at the classic 30%-of-income rule and why it needs adjusting for South African life.
Why your listing isn't getting views (and how to fix it in 15 minutes)
A diagnostic checklist for sellers who keep refreshing their ad and seeing zero enquiries.
Buying a used car in South Africa: the complete inspection checklist
A structured 15-minute inspection that catches the problems that cost you R20,000+ down the line.
Building a gaming PC for under R15,000 in South Africa (2026)
A realistic parts list that plays modern games at 1080p with decent frame rates — without the Reddit elitism.
Load-shedding-proofing your home: what to check before you buy
A solar installation adds R80k–R300k in value. A solar-ready house is worth finding in 2026. Here's how to spot one.
Freelancer tax basics for South Africans (2026)
The essentials of provisional tax, VAT thresholds, and legitimate deductions for sole-prop freelancers.