Sibongile Mashaba

Home-life stress has spiked from 33% in 2025 to 42% in 2026, DebtBusters Money Stress Tracker findings, which were released on Tuesday, show.

While these obligations — often referred to as black tax — are deeply personal and culturally significant, Mhlongo says the economic reality is stark: without careful planning, this multi-directional financial pressure can severely compromise your own financial health, ultimately delaying crucial life milestones like further education, buying a home, and building long-term wealth.

This week, Payday to Payday looks at insights on consumers' personal finances which include credit trends as people struggle to make ends meet to vehicle finance and home loans.

Mothers need extra calories intake daily and must stay hydrated From steady weight gain to regular wet nappies and your breasts feeling softer.

Tips to help you navigate daughterhood penalty Women carry so much on their shoulders, and this can often put a strain on their finances

Hormonal changes in women can cause anxiety and depression, but treatments are available

Manyanya says in 2026, the number of people borrowing from informal lenders is more than double the 15% recorded by Wonga in 2025.

Here's how you can grieve and cope with the questions you may have about their decision

In the latest episode of Payday to Payday podcast, hosts Sibongile Mashaba and Gugu Phandle speak to Sanlam Trust CEO advocate Sankie Morata not only about the importance of having a will but also about the disadvantages and processes that come with winding up an estate.

You're taking supplements but don't get maximum benefits. You could be taking them at the wrong time or eating certain foods that reduce how well your body absorbs them.