It is officially Wills Week and FNB has launched a content series named Will Power which includes interviews with South Africa’s Springbok Women players – strong female breadwinners putting their bodies on the line for the country and their dependents.
The series is produced to communicate that all South Africans can draft and save a will on the FNB App, free of charge.
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Statistics show that more than a third of South African households are headed by women and that women spend almost three times more time on unpaid domestic work in comparison to their male counterparts. This proves that the role a woman plays in the average household is invaluable. That is why it is imperative that their financial literacy be exemplified through having an executable will, ensuring their efforts do not go wasted or unnoticed.
Aneesa Razack, CEO FNB Fiduciary, says ‘It is Wills Week from 11 to 15 September 2023, and our commitment to innovation takes on a new dimension. FNB stands not only as a pioneer in digital banking but also as a catalyst for meaningful change in our customers’ lives.
With a profound focus on convenience, this creative concept bridges a crucial gap by enabling the drafting of wills on the FNB App. We seize the opportunity to empower our customers with a comprehensive and modern approach to estate planning.’
Will Power dissects the personal and professional dynamics of Springbok Women Lusanda Dumke, Sizophila Solontsi, and Lerato Makua, respectively.
Dumke, who was named the Eastern Cape Sportswoman of the Year in 2022, turned down the prize of a car, in order to prioritise better lodgings for her loved ones. She told Daily Maverick, ‘I remember having conversations with people that are close to me, and saying ‘okay, I’m going to have a car, but my family lives in a shack. How does that make sense?’ So, the best thing to do was to get a house instead.’
See Lusanda’s interview here:
Solontsi stated that she didn’t have a will but family is her motivation for her hustle, ‘That’s the main reason, or part of, why I’m here – that I can provide for my family and I can provide for myself being in this environment. I work two jobs – for the Bulls Daisies and the Springbok Women.’
See Sizophila’s interview here:
Finally, Makau states, ‘Like all things in life, rugby is not just for men, we can also compete… I want to leave a lasting legacy!’
See Lerato’s interview here:
Razack concludes, ‘These athletes’ stories are a foil for best-practice planning for one’s future, and taking the risks out of the uncertainty that life may deliver upon us. Let’s help you get there.’
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