Januworry Doesn’t Mean the Year Is Lost

For many South Africans, January feels endless. The combination of December overspending, school-related costs, rising food prices and ongoing debt repayments leaves households feeling stuck before the year has even begun properly. If you’re entering February feeling financially drained, anxious or behind, it’s important to know this: Januworry does not define your entire year. Financial […]

It gets tougher for consumers

South Africa is sliding deeper into financial crisis with no relief in sight. The South African Reserve Bank (SARB) decided last week to leave the repo rate unchanged. For economists, it is mostly an academic discussion whether it was the right move, but for the country’s cash-strapped consumers it was bad news greeted with dismay. […]