34 PICTURE: PEXELS/ EDGE TRANING Getting your first salary is an exciting milestone. After years of studying, training or searching for work, seeing money land in your bank account can feel like…
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John Dory’s Closes Five Restaurants in South Africa
48 Spur Corporation has closed five John Dory’s restaurants in South Africa after another difficult year for the seafood chain. Six John Dory’s outlets were closed during Spur Corporation’s 2026 financial year,…
Simple ways to work smarter, not harder
60 Picture: Getty Images/Daniel de la Hoz Working longer hours does not necessarily mean getting more done. In fact, research suggests that excessive multitasking can undermine performance, while taking appropriate breaks can…
Why Gen Z is saving money differently in South Africa
87 Picture: Pexels/Pavel Danilyuk For young South Africans, saving money is no longer simply about putting a fixed amount into a traditional savings account every month. Â Their financial habits are being…
How to avoid buy-now, pay-later debt
100 PICTURE: PEXELS/TIM DOUGLAS Buy-now, pay-later (BNPL) services can make it tempting to buy something immediately and spread the cost over several instalments. While this can be convenient when used responsibly, multiple…
Smart ways to cut your grocery costs without starving yourself
105 Picture: Getty Images/Rockaa With many South African households still keeping a close eye on food costs, saving at the supermarket does not have to mean surviving on instant noodles. In fact,…
Life insurance mistakes costing South Africans their claims
113 PICTURE: PEXELS/ KAMPUS Most people who discover a problem with their life insurance cover do so only when it’s time to claim, by which point it’s too late to fix. Whether…
Tips to shop smarter during seasonal sales
150 PICTURE: PEXELS/RON LACH Seasonal sales can be a great opportunity to save money on clothes, homeware, beauty products and other essentials. But attractive discounts can also make it easier to buy…
Mastering focus in the remote workdayÂ
168 Picture: Pexels/Michelangelo Buonarroti Working remotely comes with plenty of advantages. There is no commute, greater flexibility and, for many people, the freedom to create a workspace that suits their routine. But…
7 Expenses that quietly drain your salary
168 Picture: Getty Images/Xavier Lorenzo Your salary may look healthy on payday, but small, recurring expenses can steadily erode your disposable income. The problem is often not one major purchase, but several…