Women and Money The Coronavirus pandemic has had a very unbalanced economic impact on women, in comparison to men.Women across the world (not only in South Africa) earn considerably less than men who do the same work. This is incredibly sad, but true. Whilst going to...
The first 3 months of lockdown were easy. Now comes the hard part. Many people think that the first 3 months of lockdown were financially hard. I think the next few months are going to be even harder. The three-month payment holidays offered by the banks to struggling...
Covid-19 Increase in Child Grants President Cyril Ramaphosa’s massive R500 billion relief package includes a R50 billion boost for people receiving grants as well as the introduction of a Social Relief of Distress grant of R350/m for those who are unemployed and who...
Debt Options During Lockdown We are now well into our Coronavirus lockdown. Some people are staying inside, others aren’t.Let’s be honest, lockdown for 4 people in 3 bedroom house with running water, electricity, Wi-Fi and ample food – is far easier than...
School fees: Must I pay it during lockdown? One of the most frequently asked questions during the COVID-19 lockdown is about school fees. Must still pay it, even if my child is not attending school right now? Very few households in South Africa — and even around the...
