Matric year can incur unexpected costs: extra lessons, revision camps, application fees, exam charges and more. Families face a bundle of small expenses that add up.
TransUnion research: 39% expect to miss a repayment as consumers cut subscriptions, eat out less and juggle debt while household saving ratio is negative.
Entering debt review lowers your credit score but can be less damaging than missed payments. Payment history during review still records and matters.
A Human Sciences Research Council survey found one in eight South African women experienced financial abuse. Experts outline a private 'Freedom Fund' as a financial escape...
Practical, realistic budgeting tips for South African pensioners and SASSA grant recipients using April 2026 grant rates and simple expense strategies.
A written Lotto syndicate agreement can prevent disputes. What to include, simple ticket and payment steps, and the value of an independent witness.
South African Lotto winners have sometimes followed life-changing jackpots with purchases that raise eyebrows. A roundup of unusual spending choices, compiled from reporting by The South...
Buying your first Lotto ticket is simple, but small choices before and after the draw can protect your money and any potential prize. According to The...
National Savings Month often brings renewed focus to budgeting, emergency funds and long-term financial planning. But for many South Africans, the reality is far less straightforward....
A former housekeeper who dedicated 31 years to the same family has been awarded the full R1.89 million retirement fund death benefit of her late employer...