Imagine missing a R500 store card payment, thinking, “I’ll catch up next month,” only to face R2,000 in fees and a blacklisted credit record a
Month: April 2025
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Raising a child in South Africa is a profound commitment, both emotionally and financially. By the time your child reaches 18, you’ll likely have spent
At some point, most South Africans will need to borrow money—whether to buy a home, fund education, or cover an unexpected emergency. But not all
When a sudden fuel price hike hit Johannesburg in early 2025, Thandi, a single mom, faced a R500 monthly increase in commuting costs, threatening her
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