The CitizenGrowing pushback against forced retirement and medical aid membership
Rising medical inflation, stagnant scheme participation, and mounting financial stress are challenging the traditional model.
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The CitizenThe CitizenSouth Africans earning over R20k a month face the greatest debt repayment pressure
'Younger people and those earning lower incomes are now the most stressed.'
The CitizenReport reveals 39% of South Africans say they will skip loan repayments
The findings suggest there is little recovery among households - people are instead surviving by making adjustments.
The CitizenHere’s how much you need to earn to afford a R1.2m house
For a house worth R800 000, a gross monthly income of around R27 000 is required.
The CitizenPensioners’ retirement savings run out after 14 months
Sanlam report reveals South Africans plan for retirement too late.
The CitizenDiscovery medical aid AGM approves review of benefits for transgender members
Medical aids in South Africa currently typically classify these treatments as 'elective' care.
The CitizenInvestec spends R3m a year protecting its top two execs
These security services are viewed as necessary for their enhanced protection.
The CitizenDis-Chem pays one employee R29m, while lowest-paid worker earns R60k
The highest-paid employee is not an executive nor a member of the Saltzman family.
The CitizenHere’s why you should talk to your child about money early
A common outcome of poor financial literacy is over-indebtedness.
The CitizenSalaries in South Africa hit two-year low as net pay drops to R21k
Salary growth has failed to keep pace with rising inflation, resulting in a continued decline in real earnings.
The CitizenHere are ways to make your first salary go further
What you do with your first few salaries could shape your financial life for years to come.
The CitizenUnderstanding funeral cover and social grant deductions: What you need to know!
In South Africa, funeral policies linked to social grants are strictly regulated to protect beneficiaries.
The CitizenInvestors thump Absa, with astounding 43% vote against exec pay
This would've needed most of its top 10 shareholders to vote against it.
The CitizenOutstanding loans surge to R2.7 trillion as South Africans open 875 000 loans in 3 months
The report examines consumer credit behaviour.
The CitizenHighest-paid teachers to earn R1.3m – Here’s how much others will get paid
'The applicable salary adjustment effective from 01 April 2026 for the relevant categories of employees.'
The CitizenYouth earning R10k per month rely on payday loans to survive in South Africa
'People are taking out payday loans because they are under pressure to manage existing credit.'
The CitizenMunicipal Employees Pension Fund ordered to pay two-pot withdrawal benefit
Funds may not venture beyond registered rules, says adjudicator.
The CitizenSocial grant dependence increases as recipients triple over two decades
This sharp increase has been attributed to the large uptake of Covid-19 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grants.
The CitizenSouth Africa’s top earners hit breaking point as debt swallows 100% of monthly income
The index found that those earning more than R50 000 a month need 101% of their salary to service debt.
The CitizenBeware of calls from this number … you might get ‘scammed’ into debt review
Here's how it goes.
The CitizenUnderstanding good and bad credit
'The reality is that we're going to see people borrowing more.'
The CitizenHere’s how much miners at Sibanye-Stillwater get paid
The highest-paid miner gets over R40k per month.
The CitizenMotsoaledi says R74 million has been set aside for NHI legal costs
There is a total of 15 cases all in all, of which each costs between R2.5 million to R3 million.
The CitizenR250m payday: Meet Capitec’s top earners
But how much do employees get paid?
The CitizenExpert explains real cost of constant two-pot withdrawals on retirement savings
Sean Van Zyl of Old Mutual Personal Finance has mapped out two scenarios to compare the 'real cost' of constant withdrawals over a five-year period.
The CitizenHave a credit card with Standard Bank? Fraudsters may be after you
'In a limited number of cases, the affected information also includes credit card details, specifically card number and expiry date, but CVV numbers are not impacted.'
The CitizenBolt to implement ‘temporary’ fare increases – Here’s what other e-hailing platforms are doing
'As fuel remains a key component of driver operating expenses, Bolt adjusts pricing in response to material cost changes.'
The CitizenDiscovery price increase: Struggling with medical aid costs? Try these options (VIDEO)
We will focus only on health insurance, hospital plans, and gap cover.
The CitizenHere’s how the Middle East conflict could hurt your salary in South Africa
If inflation and economic challenges outpace salary growth, real incomes could shrink as the year progresses.
The CitizenPlease tip your petrol attendants – here’s how much they earn
Tipping petrol attendants has become customary in the country, and adds to their wages at the end of the month