The best jobs during lockdown Covid-19 and lockdown has affected every part of our lives. Especially our work. There have been huge job losses and interruption of income. Some industries have been worse hit than others. It seems like the entertainment, tourism,...
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...
Why is SASSA declining the R350 applications? “The road to hell is paved with good intentions.”Never has this been more apparent than with the SA government’s, and especially SASSA’s plans during the Covid-19 lockdown. It’s one thing to have plans on paper – it’s a...
Daily finance tips to survive the lockdown The COVID-19 goal of many is simple: SURVIVE.This reality does not involve having nest-eggs, savings and investments. This reality has to see to it that people have food, electricity and a roof over their heads – at...
SASSA Grants Update SASSA grants update – beginning June 2020 There has been hiccups with the payout of the much awaited R350 SASSA social relief grant of distress. SASSA recently released a statement which (in part) read: “It was important for SASSA to only start...
