Money on a Monday: How fair is it to expect learners and parents to raise funds?

Parents often begrudge school fundraising events as they feel they have contributed enough by paying their school fees. How fair is it to expect learners and parents to actively take part in fundraising drives? Lester Kiewit speaks to Matakanye Matakanya, general secretary of the National Associati…

Money on a Monday: Car aircon vs open windows - which is more economical?

Is it more economical to drive with the windows wound down (with safety also needing to be considered) and the aircon turned off, or with all the windows closed and the aircon engaged? Lester Kiewit speaks to Nicol.Louw, engineer and technical car expert.   Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiew…

Money on a Monday: Buoyant Rand – good or bad?

The rand has strengthened against the US Dollar as well as the other major currencies in recent months. What have been the main driving factors and will consumers even benefit from this in the form of lower prices for certain products and even groceries? Lester Kiewit speaks to Harry Scherzer, CEO …

Money on a Monday: What are the options for parents and learners funding tertiary education

South African families face rising costs for tertiary education, from tuition fees to living expenses, leaving many parents and learners wondering how to fund further studies without taking on crippling debt. Atelisha Harilal, Head of Marketing and Student Recruitment at STADIO, joins Lester Kiewit…

Money on a Monday: Paying school fees upfront for a discount

Many schools offer parents a discount on school fees if they are paid upfront at the beginning of the year rather than in monthly instalments, but is the sacrifice worth it? Lester Kiewit speaks to Maya Fisher-French, personal finance journalist at Maya On Money.   Good Morning Cape Town with Les…

Money on a Monday: The economics of a very short-term Airbnb - when renting your home over the festive season makes sense

Thinking of renting out your home over the festive season? Lester Kiewit speaks to property investor and Airbnb expert Ridhwaan Basa about the economics of short-term rentals, when it makes financial sense, and what homeowners need to consider. From cleaning and key handovers to guest management, u…

Money on a Monday: Hidden financial risk of unshared passwords and unorganised digital lives

Karin Meyer, owner of dear-diary.co.za, speaks to Africa Melane about the critical importance of organising passwords and digital information for loved ones. She explains why she has added a planning tool to her product line to help people keep all their personal, financial, and digital details in …

Money on a Monday: The advantages of a 30-year housing bond

It has been traditional for home financing to be taken out over a 20-year period, but did you know that you can also take out a 30-year bond? Lester Kiewit speaks to Cobus Du Preez, real estate agent at Matterhor Properies, and to Gerrie Vorster, a bond originator with 30 years’ experience at Cape …

Money on a Monday: Why do banks change debit order dates pre-emptively?

In order to ensure that debit order obligations are fulfilled, many banks pre-emptively bring forward their debit order dates to align with earlier paydays, but is this all above board or can one deny them such requests? Lester Kiewit speaks to our resident consumer expert Wendy Knowler.    Good …

Money on a Monday: Does shrinkflation fool consumers or does it harm brands?

Manufacturers may believe that by reducing the sizes of their products and keeping prices the same, they are allowing consumers to continue buying their products instead of seeking alternatives or foregoing them altogether, but are they not harming their reputation for indulging in shrinkflation pr…