Money

In the latest episode of our Payday to Payday podcast, hosts Sibongile Mashaba and Gugu Phandle speak to Sanlam Trust CEO Sankie Morata about the importance of having a will and the disadvantages of not having one

The number of people borrowing from informal lenders is more than double the 15% recorded by Wonga in 2025, a survey by the short-term credit provider shows.

My first impression of the managing director of the South African Radio Astronomy Observatory (SARAO), Pontsho Maruping, is that she has little patience with being fussed over.

Leila Fourie, who stepped down from her role as Joburg Stock Exchange (JSE) CEO in March, says her next chapter will focus on helping to find solutions to youth unemployment and promote sustainability.   

Daughterhood penalty is the economic cost of a daughter becoming her family’s financial lifeline and care coordinator

This week, Payday to Payday looks at insights on consumers’ personal finances which include credit trends as people struggle to make ends meet, to vehicle finance and home loans

Without careful planning, this multi-directional financial pressure can compromise your financial health, ultimately delaying crucial life milestones like further education, buying a home, and building long-term wealth

Home-life stress has spiked from 33% in 2025 to 42% in 2026, DebtBusters Money Stress Tracker findings show

Sowetan's new personal finance podcast helps you understand your relationship with money, how you can improve it and more

A Tax-Free Savings Account is one of the easiest ways to grow money in SA.

Consult a respected financial adviser and ensure that you update your will regularly

Tshepiso Lekopa the baker

On a good day, Pretoria baker Phillipine Ngwakwane sells out her scones, muffins and cakes by 8am. Having started baking at 2am, her story of grit and determination is part of our series celebrating SA’s everyday hustlers.

In SA, there are between 85,000 and 100,000 new cancer cases diagnosed annually and data from Momentum Life Insurance 2025 claims, which was released recently, paints a worrying picture

With SA’s challenging economy, waiting for conditions to improve is not a strategy, start building your financial freedom, an expert advises.