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“Most financial plans are derailed by unexpected expenses which is why having an emergency fund should be ones first financial priority– because no matter how well one plans, life happens,” says Mapalo Makhu, our Absa Money Wellness expert. It is easy to turn to personal loans, credit cards and overdraft facilities when you need to fill a shortfall. While these may provide a short-term solution, the long-term effects are costly. […]
Democratic Alliance Federal council Chairperson Helen Zille has dismissed allegations that the party's policy conference was a mere exercise to rubber stamp predetermined outcomes. The DA held an online press briefing on Monday, 7 September 2020, following its two day online policy conference at the weekend. Several delegates have cried fowl, alleging that they weren't given an opportunity to comment during the process to adopt certain policies. However the party's […]
The Standard Bank app changes the way you bank. This Friday 11 September on YFM, Standard Bank is giving away R50,000 during each show from Y Mornings until The Best Drive. To stand a chance to win, Download the Standard Bank app, register and use Post a screenshot on Twitter or Facebook Tag #YFMItCanBe and @YFM And tell us the smart way you'd spend 50k! Standard Bank… It Can Be Standard […]
The former Chairperson of the Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Correctional Services, Vincent Smith, has told the State Capture Inquiry, that he saw nothing wrong with the more than R700 000 he received from Bosasa’s former Chief Operations Officer (COO) Angelo Agrizzi. He appeared before the inquiry on Friday, September 4, 2020. Smith had been implicated by Agrizzi, who told the commission he had received the money as a bribe from […]
Your faves keep falling sideways as though they don't know what Kandis Kardashian of #YMornings is on the lookout… waiting for that 'mistake'! In your tea today: Those that fell off, the petty kind and the fighters. Jailbird 2.0 Remember 2 months ago Maps Maponyanes was allegedly arrested in Laingsburg for speeding? Well, your boy is clearly a thrill-seeker because just a few days ago he was allegedly arrested, AGAIN! […]
Having a healthy balance of income versus expenses requires whoever pulls the purse strings to be honest and realistic about what exactly their needs and wants are. A solid approach to budgeting is the so-called ‘50, 30, 20 rule’: Needs or necessities should take up 50% of your income; Wants or discretionary spending must be limited to 30%; and Savings makes up the remaining 20%. In fact, you should start […]
With SA’s economy adversely affected by Covid-19, many consumers may find themselves pressured and easily tempted by the promise of extra cash that comes quickly with little or no effort at all. Remember the important saying: ‘If it’s too good to be true, it probably is!’ South Africans need to be sceptical of get-rich-quick schemes which, in the wake of a pandemic and the financial pressures thereof, have proliferated. Although […]
The tea is served hot and fast by Kandis Kardashian daily on #YMornings. Today's dose goes a little something like this... Trouble in ‘hypno-dise.’ https://www.instagram.com/p/B_nwHnenTC9/?utm_source=ig_embed Stacey Dash’s husband Jeffrey Marty is begging the courts to annul their marriage. He says he was hypnotised into marrying his ‘wife’ and wasn’t in his right mind… Isn’t that what they all say?! Jeffrey claims that Stacey’s pastor coerced him into marrying her using […]
Covid-19 has not only challenged our physical but also our financial health. With South Africa’s lockdown restrictions easing as time goes, the same may not be said about its lasting effects on the economy and South African citizens’ pockets. Absa Money Wellness, every Monday on The Best Drive, will help you navigate your finances successfully with tips on basic money management in order to see us continue the journey to […]
On the Sunday 30 August, we bring you multi-award-winning singer-songwriter, guitarist and music producer Berita. Join the afro-soul artist from the comfort of your own home as she graces the Live N ReYired stage this month. Amongst other songs from her album Songs In The Key Of Love that was first heard on the YFM airwaves, she performs her breath-taking hit ‘Ndicel’ ikiss.’ This is a single that was also enlisted for Netflix’s […]
