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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 paying out this grant...
Social Relief of Distress Grant for Unemployed
As per the President’s announcement in late April 2020, unemployed South Africans would receive R2,100 each within 6 months.The special COVID-19 Social Relief of Distress grant of R350 a month will be paid to people who are currently unemployed and do not receive any...
Small business development
When a man shows strength and leadership in business, he gets applauded! When a woman shows the same strength and assertiveness, she gets told she is bossy – even bitchy! How are we ever going to develop female leaders in the business world and successful female...
Sexually transmitted debt – your debt is my debt
STD’s refer to sexually transmitted debt – and they can have more severe and longer lasting effects than the nasty physical ones! The physical ones might give you an irritable itch – a financial STD might see you lose your house and everything you worked for, even...
Relief from municipalities during lockdown
Municipal rates and taxes Whilst looking for financial relief from any and all avenues, many people in the Western Cape have asked whether the City of Cape Town is offering any those for those unable to pay their municipal taxes because of lowering or loss of income....
Reckless lending Q+A
Q: What is reckless lending? A: RECKLESS LENDING: The National Credit Act (NCA) says that a credit provider must not enter into a reckless credit agreement with you, the consumer. A credit agreement is reckless if, at the time it granted the credit, the credit...
Know your ombuds
How many times have you wanted to scream or slap someone silly over the bad service you have received? How many times have you asked to see the manager, only to be more frustrated when you leave the establishment? Service across many industries leaves a lot to be...
How to speak to children about money
Here are a few tips on dealing with your money and your children: Don’t be reluctant to discuss financial issues with children Children are very much aware of what is happening around them. Rather have open, frank discussions about household finances with them, than...
How to communicate with your children about money
Raising children is tough. Raising children in a world gone seemingly mad is even harder. The sad spate of child killings recently, has seen parents speak to their children more frequently and more openly about the do’s and don’ts around their safety and security –...
Frequently asked questions on Debt Collection
Here are the most frequently asked questions on Debt Collection: Q: Debt collectors can be very scary – but what rights do consumers have when it comes to debt collectors. What are the do’s and dont's of debt collection? A: Well, let's start at the beginning: Debt...
Frequently asked questions during lockdown
The lockdown will undoubtedly affect us on a financial level, mostly because our income will be affected. Most people have the same questions. Here are the most frequently asked questions during lockdown: Is my employer allowed to tell me to take my sick and / or...
Don’t Lose Your Car During Lockdown
We entered Level 4 of the lockdown on 1 May 2020. Though some restrictions have been lifted and some people (from certain industries) are allowed to go back to work – for many the struggle continues. Jobs have been lost and salaries have been affected. If your...