Work & Money

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Is Black Friday really worth it?

Black Friday in South Africa and all over the world is one of the most highly anticipated times of the year that countless people never cease to miss. Black Friday also traditionally marks the start of the festive season in South Africa. Many stores offer highly promoted sales at discounted prices and often open early, […]

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How to handle your finances this festive season

As the festive season draws near we often get carried away in the holiday spirit where we end up spending more than we should. We then find ourselves in January broke and miserable in a blink of an eye. We need to be mindful of how we spend our money. Oftentimes, we try to keep […]

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Borrow to grow and enjoy life’s new chapters

Everybody is looking to take things to the next level, to shift gears, to go places. That’s growth. Without it, you are standing still. By nature, however, growth is difficult. Sometimes you need a helping hand, especially when you are planning a new chapter for your life. Sbusiso Kumalo, African Bank’s Chief Marketing Officer, believes […]

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Financial self-care is vital for holistic wellness

Self-care and wellness go way beyond just taking care of your mental, physical and emotional health. In fact, one of the best ways to take care of your mental health and well-being is through financial self-care. If you start planning, seeking advice, spending less and finding a possible side-hustle, that might be the ticket to […]

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African Bank’s gadget game-changer

African Bank is once again pushing boundaries, entering the mobile space with two innovative new products. Tech Deals and Tech Credit which comes at a price point virtually unbeatable in the mobile space, and exclusively available to African Bank MyWorld customers. “Driven by innovation and finding solutions to customer needs, we believe we have come […]

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Lawyers give legal advice to first time home buyers

Buying a home for the first time can be very exciting and costly. Scorpion legal protection lawyers share their legal advice for first time home owners or anyone who wants to buy a house for the first time. 1. Check if you qualify for a housing subsidy in South Africa This is a once-off […]

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Happy World Teacher’s Day

Today we wish all teachers around the nation a Happy World Teachers’ Day. We salute each and every teacher for their dedication, commitment, kindness in shaping the character and future of many children. Today, all teachers deserve the highest level of respect and honour. In celebration of this day, The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural […]

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Capitec bank launches prepaid data that never expires

South African digital bank Capitec launched yet another Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), with Capitec Connect promising to bring down the cost of communication. A new service from Capitec, which came from no where to become one of SA’s biggest banks, Capitec Connect is described as a “simplified prepaid solution for voice, data and SMS”. As […]

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Financial literacy in action

Anyone grappling with the ‘new norm’ of paying through your teeth at the supermarket and petrol pumps will agree it isn’t easy to keep money in the bank these days, or put any of your salary away for a rainy day. But, it is also not impossible. The rising cost of living has left even […]

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5 Money mistakes to avoid in your 20s

Financial freedom and not being dependent on parents is what many young adults strive for. Fresh out of school and ready to take over the world. Bagging your first job, and finally receiving that first pay-check, what do you do? Your 20s are characterised as very crucial years to make life changing financial habits. Here […]

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How to set goals and actually achieve them

It is the last quarter of the year and by now many people have long forgotten the resolutions and goals that they set out at the start of the year. Life has perhaps taken a different path and that’s completely understandable. If life followed a linear 10-step process then setting goals and sticking to them […]

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