From the Editor

FOR my family, this festive season will be very different from what we have come to regard as normal for this time of year. I’m sure it will be the same for you.

I have told my 10-year-old-son he needs to accept that things will be different this year. It won’t be easy for him. We will be staying home, and although we will see family and friends over the period, the get-togethers will be small, outdoors, and well spaced timewise.

We certainly won’t be joining huge gatherings, and will stay well away from crowded shopping centres and tourist meccas such as the V&A Waterfront. We’ll have our own intimate presentopening session on Christmas Day, and may book somewhere outdoors for a Christmas lunch.

I have assured my son that when the pandemic is over, we’ll make up for what we missed out on during December 2020, and I think he’s okay with that.

We aren’t going away, but if you are, there is advice in the following pages about checking up on your insurance, staying safe, and avoiding fraudsters.

If in the unlikely event you are going overseas and relying on the travel insurance that comes free with your credit card, check to what extent you are covered – it might not be for as much as you think.

For millions around the world, this festive season will be the first they spend without loved ones lost to Covid-19. Spare a thought for them.

Above all, stay safe and don’t take unnecessary risks regarding the virus. And have as merry a festive season as you can in the circumstances.

EDITOR | MARTIN HESSE | martin.hesse@inl.co.za

Martin Hesse