Money on a Monday: Turning to trash TV when times are tight

When times are bad and we can’t afford to take out a DSTV premium subscription, where do South Africans fall back on? Moja Love is a local entertainment channel on DSTV which has been very popular among lower income households who spend a large chunk of their Sundays watching a strong of reality sh…

Money on a Monday: FSCA issued 140 scam alerts for 2025/2026 Financial Year

In the Financial Sector Conduct Authority’s (FSCA) recently-published 2025/26 Integrated Report, which provides an account of the FSCA’s performance for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, covering its leadership and operational overview, strategic performance, governance accountability and fin…

Money on a Monday: How much impact will rate hike have on your home loan and other financial obligations?

Lester Kiewit speaks to Jackie Smith, CEO of Buyers Trust, and takes a look at how the recent 25 basis point increase of the repo rate by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee will impact the monthly obligations on a typical home loan. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit…

Money on a Monday: Credit checks and why you should care about your credit score

You’ve probably seen the ads encouraging you to check your credit score, but do you know what that number actually says about your financial behaviour? Lester Kiewit is in conversation with financial journalist Maya Fisher-French of Maya on why your credit score matters, what can affect it, whethe…

Money on a Monday: Are we nearing the end for cash in South Africa?

As more people turn away from cash and embrace a more cashless way of running their day to day lives, we take a look at whether cash is on its way out in South Africa. Lester Kiewit speaks to Thabiso Legodi, Market Researcher at The Entries. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast …

Money on a Monday: Beware the hidden costs of downsizing after retirement

For many people entering their twilight years, it seems to make sense to sell off their large homes and move into a smaller unit, using the profit as a way to cover their future living expenses.  Lester Kiewit is joined by Bruce Cameron, author and former personal finance journalist and editor, to…

Money on a Monday: Do not share your store discount card with strangers

Have you ever been asked if you can lend someone your store discount card as they forgot theirs at home?  Don’t be too hasty to be helpful, as they could very well be using your card details to launder money and diverting the paper trail away from themselves.  Lester Kiewit speaks to Wimpie Nel, …

Money on a Monday: Don’t be fooled into undergoing debt review

Banks are warning their customers to be cautious of advertisements promising significant discounts on debt repayments without clarifying that they are actually referring to debt review or debt counselling. While debt review can indeed help to manage debt, it also has serious implications such as l…

Money on a Monday: The attraction and pitfalls of Buy Now Pay Later

South Africans are reliant on credit and payment options to afford essentials, and Buy Now Pay Later platforms have given them an affordable alternative to taking out a store account or loan.  But there is a danger that account holders could soon find themselves overextended and unable to keep up …

Money on a Monday: Testamentary trusts can keep heirs in check

Simply leaving an inheritance to one’s heirs might not be the sound way to do things, especially if they have never managed a meaningful sum of money or struggle with financial discipline. Lester Kiewit speaks to Rita Cool, Head of Retail: Best Practice at Alexforbes, to discuss why one should con…