Values & Money

What hope do the matrics of 2023 have?

Roughly 40% of Grade 1 learners will exit our school system before they even reach Grade 12, according to The Zero Dropout campaign. If this is the case, then what hope do those who finish high school and dream of going into university have?

How to talk to your kids about the value of money

Your money values are shaped by your childhood experiences with money, your current income, your social groups, and your goals and ambitions. Teaching kids about the value money helps them become responsible adults in the future.

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Indulging in a bit of responsible fun this festive season

We all want a reel-worthy Christmas, but ongoing financial strains might nip all our plans in the bud. Here is how not to go broke while chasing the ‘soft life’ this December.

Don’t just walk in on Black Friday, consider all your options

There’s much to consider before joining the Black Friday frenzy.

Men, expensive alcohol & controlling spending during the festive season

South African men can make better financial choices during the festive season than spending their hard-earned money on expensive alcohol.

Renewing your attitude towards money can help you achieve your goals

South Africans need to take risks and not get comfortable in their challenging circumstances.

Sugar daddies and financial advice for young women

Young people in the entertainment industry can really benefit from learning good financial values and habits – especially in an industry where there is pressure to follow a glamorous lifestyle.

30% of South Africans are living in debt

The biggest problems South Africans have when it comes to managing their finances are living in debt and failure to budget.

The power of having a plan

Bohale took the lessons she was learning about money and values at the Ikemeleng youth centre in Alexandra and put them into action.

The trouble with child maintenance

Research by the Institute of Race Relations in 2011 found that single parent households, are the norm in South Africa, with the majority of children growing up with one parent, most likely a mother who relies on a government grant to get by.

Values and Money