The Best Drive hosted an exclusive interview with South African actress, television personality, businesswoman and human rights activist, Nomzamo Mbatha. The Best Drive’s DJ Sabby and Altovise had a chat with Nomzamo about her career journey so far, working hard in the industry and ultimately landing a role in one of the biggest movies of 2021. As part of the amazing cast of the Coming 2 America movie, Nomzamo continues […]
The Best Drive, caught up with South African DJ, record producer and songwriter, Black Coffee. The exclusive Zoom interview gives exciting insight on his 6th studio album, Subconsciously. Released last week Friday, February 5th, it has been well received locally and internationally. DJ Sabby and Altovise Lawrence got to chat to Black Coffee and hear all about his new offering which features local talent as well big names such […]
YFM, Gauteng’s biggest youth station, will be shedding light on a controversial but vital discussion, child maintenance. Host of Sunday Feels, Xtremme, together with a panel of experts, will lead the discussion that will focus on South African Family Laws, the rights of a mother, father as well as a child and how these rights are determined by the court. Listeners will be informed about child visitation, surname changes for […]
YFM, Gauteng’s biggest youth station, will be discussing the emotional turmoil women face when considering an abortion. Co-host of The Best Drive, Altovise Lawrence, will break-down the shame, regret and rights that are associated with considering, or having, an abortion. The show will look at how the decision to end a pregnancy is very personal, yet society still shames women for exercising this right. Guests on the show will highlight […]
Facing retrenchment or the loss of income is a very frightening experience and it’s never an easy topic to discuss. But, Mapalo Makhu, Absa Money Wellness coach says that it is critically important, especially considering how the Coronavirus lockdown has affected many businesses. As they count the economic costs of the pandemic, many started to cut back on staff to stay afloat, in many instances as a last resort. On […]
How we handle and manage money gets cemented at a very young age, says Absa Money Wellness expert Mapalo Makhu, and every person has a distinct way of thinking about and dealing with their finances. “In a relationship, those distinctions can be the difference between being on the same page about your household finances or having money be a constant source of conflict.” In relationships, money is consistently the number […]
“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. […]
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 […]
