Staying true to our values

To celebrate Safire's 35th anniversary this year, we have launched a new campaign, #beethedifference. The campaign is centred on one of our symbiotic relationships, the bee and the flower.

As a socially responsible company which deeply values long-term relationships, we want to showcase our commitment to making a meaningful difference in the lives of all our stakeholders. In short, we want to #beethedifference.

As the world continues to change around us, one thing remains the same: we are your short-term insurers, long-term partners.

Noteworthy news in numbers

2 million: the total number of flowers that have to be visited for a bee colony to produce less than half a kilogram of honey.

+R74.6m: estimated cost to date of combatting the vast locust swarms affecting parts of the Cape and Free State.

300 000: number of wheels of parmesan cheese held as ‘almost risk-free’ collateral by an Italian bank.

Movie about our local rocket genius

Young rocket scientist and Harvard graduate Siyabulela Xuza from Mthatha in the Eastern Cape boasts a remarkable list of achievements, including developing a record-breaking rocket and creating safer, more energy-efficient rocket fuel. He even has a planet named after him. The story of this inspirational young man is now being made into a movie...

Protect your devices in 2022

Our laptops, computers and mobile phones are inextricably part of our daily lives. But with a 50% increase in global cyberattacks on enterprises over the past year, including attacks against mobile devices, how do we stay ahead of the burgeoning wave of cybercrime that is increasingly targeting corporates, small businesses and private individuals?

Fuel from agricultural waste

The annual Dakar Rally has become known as a 'motoring laboratory', testing technology to the limit under some of the world's most challenging driving conditions. The organisers have announced their intention of making it a carbon neutral race and this year saw various prototypes: an electric car from Audi, hybrid trucks from Renault and a 100% hydrogen-powered model. There are also vehicles powered by fuel created from agricultural waste, with emissions 80% lower than those of traditional gasoline-powered vehicles...

Extreme weather captured on video

Recent estimates from the South African Weather Service (SAWS) show that 2021 was approximately the 13th hottest year on record, with South Africa experiencing severe storms during December and January. Extreme weather is part of climate change - we need to change our habits to tackle this crisis.

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