HOW TO MANAGE LIFESTYLE INFLATION
Lifestyle inflation, or lifestyle creep, is when your spending rises to keep pace with an increase in pay. Instead of having "extra" money to put toward savings, you find yourself spending it instead. Though you've earned more money, it doesn't feel like more money because you've spent it.
EMOTIONAL EXHAUSTION: WHAT IT IS AND HOW TO TREAT IT
Emotional exhaustion is a state of feeling emotionally worn-out and drained as a result of accumulated stress from your personal or work lives, or a combination of both. Emotional exhaustion is one of the signs of burnout. People experiencing emotional exhaustion often feel like they have no power …
REPURPOSING OLD FURNITURE
There is no denying that bringing home a new decor item is thrilling. The satisfaction of repurposed furniture that is all your own? Wowza! After all, upcycled furniture is not only affordable, it gives you an opportunity to work on DIY projects that allow you to exercise considerable creative musc…
IMPACT OF UNCHANGED CREDIT RATING ON SA'S ECONOMY
South Africa's credit ratings have not changed, according to S&P Global Ratings. South Africa's foreign and local currency ratings were to be reviewed by the US credit rating agency on Friday. There was no announcement of change. S&P upheld South Africa's credit ratings and kept a stable outlook in…
MILLIONS OF ELECTRICITY METERING SYSTEMS CONVERTED
Eskom and municipalities have converted half of over 11 million electricity metering systems to curb theft. According to the South African Local Government Association (SALGA) so far municipalities have managed to recode half of their costumers’ meters. There are 11.6 million prepaid electricity me…
CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULES ZUMA CAN’T STAND AS A CANDIDATE
The Independent Electoral Commission of South African (IEC) disqualified Zuma's candidature because of his 15-month prison sentence for contempt in 2021. The Constitutional Court has on today ruled that former president Jacob Zuma cannot stand as a candidate in next week's elections.
Tapping into The content Creator Economy
While Johannesburg might still boast the highest number of dollar millionaires on the continent, the rise of semigration and an influx of wealthy foreign buyers has led to a surge in Western Cape home prices, and the retirement property market is no exception. The Western Cape has claimed the title…
Spiritual hygiene for a well-balanced life
Spiritual hygiene refers to the practices of maintaining the health and cleanliness of one’s spiritual and energetic body. It’s akin to physical hygiene but focuses on the spiritual essence, cleansing negative energies and fostering a positive internal environment. “ Spiritual hygiene is much more …
Rise in fraudulent activities in banking apps
The Southern African Fraud Prevention Services (SAFPS) has reported a rise in fraudulent activities, including a new trend of criminals targeting banking apps to loot victims’ bank accounts. There has also been an increase in cases of people being defrauded after being hijacked, with criminals forc…
Political Party Campaign poster wars
A number of political parties have spoken out about their campaign posters being deliberately removed, damaged or pasted over by rivals. Others say their party activists have been targeted with more extreme hostility.