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The group notes that gambling can cause problems at home, affecting finances and mental health.
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The CitizenThe Citizen‘Mangaung wants non-residential property owners to pay for others’ debt’
Rather improve efficiency, says Sapoa
The CitizenReport reveals most respondents are financially confident and have fewer credit products
17% of the respondents reported that being able to access credit when they need it contributes to their confidence.
The CitizeninDrive allows drivers in these cities to keep 99% of their income amid high petrol prices
Here's how much commission inDrive, Bolt and Uber take.
The CitizenDiscovery to increase medical aid contributions by as much as 8.9%
Discovery Health Medical Scheme says the weighted average increase for members is 8.2%, with two-thirds under 8%
The CitizenYou don’t choose your birthday, but it could cost you in retirement
And how two savers retiring during the same market crash ended up with sharply different incomes.
The CitizenGambling risk hits stokvel savers and retirement funds
Experts want better financial education and bank products specifically tailored for stokvels.
The CitizenAre Eskom’s solutions for municipal debt faltering?
Nothing has come of the municipal prepaid agreement previously announced.
The CitizenDoes your parents’ financial advice still work?
Here's some financial advice that needs reworking.
The CitizenTwo-pot system: To withdraw or not?
Could the two-pot system improve retirement outcomes for South Africans?
The CitizenHere’s how to manage your finances post-retirement
It is best to understand the tax laws governing pension withdrawals.
The CitizenHere are 5 myths South Africans still believe about wills – but shouldn’t
Understanding the facts about wills is an important part of effective estate planning
The CitizenOver-indebtedness rises as more people in SA struggle to keep up with repayments
The report found that total overdue balances grew by R8.3 billion in the quarter.
The CitizenThis is the perfect time to adjust your finances ahead of the festive season
Here are the three steps to take ahead of the festive season.
The CitizenBanks can’t make homeowners pay for botched repossession cases – court
Judge lambastes 'drive-by' valuations used by mortgage lenders seeking to repossess customers' homes and then charging the costs to their accounts.
The CitizenWho’d benefit from mandatory medical aids for people earning more than R99k?
The report stresses that mandatory participation would need to be accompanied by affordability measures and accessible benefit options.
The CitizenSurvey reveals South Africans are turning to mashonisas for survival
The number of people who rely on loan sharks has more than doubled from 15% in the 2025 survey.
The CitizenWhy Treasury’s unclaimed assets plan has retirement funds worried
Industry supports centralised tracing but warns that moving R51bn in retirement assets could affect protections and long-term returns.
The CitizenSalaries increase, but households still struggle to afford more
Salaries in July increased to an average of over R20 000
The CitizenMPs don’t want to be on the best medical aid in SA
Bill seeks to make membership of Parmed voluntary, instead of scrapping it altogether.
The CitizenDebt crisis: South Africans earning R50k and above need 103% of their salary for repayments
Starting each month financially on the back foot
The CitizenThe hidden cost of always being the coping woman
Most women will prioritise other people's needs over theirs.
The CitizenHere’s how to make your retirement funds last longer
A report has found that retirement savings run out after 14 months.
The CitizenThe life insurance mistakes costing South Africans their claims
Here's how to avoid them .
The CitizenRamokgopa implores Eskom to keep Joburg lights on despite its R7bn debt
Admits that in a perfectly functioning market, the city would already have been switched off.
The CitizenA good salary is not protection against debt, report highlights
The higher a person's income, the more credit they are offered.
The Citizen‘Oops’ and ‘oh no’: What insurance data says about women drivers
Men are more high-risk than women.
The CitizenSurvey finds South Africans adapting under financial pressure
But for many, the question is whether there is any choice at all.
The CitizenHow understanding your brain can help build a savings habit
Understanding the psychology behind financial decision-making can help people develop healthier saving habits and build greater financial resilience over time.
The CitizenLife partner prevails in R8.3m pension dispute
The deceased's sister and her two children challenged the fund's decision to award 45% of the death benefit to a woman recognised as his life partner.