In South Africa, the constant financial trap of overspending is a common reality for many individuals. For some, financial strains intensify by mid-month leading to most people not having enough money for basic needs such as transport or food during what is commonly known as ‘Mampara Week’. The Mampara Week refers to the week before pay-day where people find themselves with less than R 1000 in their bank accounts, according to a SpendTrend report. The normalization of mampara week exposes the bad habit of overspending and poor financial preparation. Bongi Gwala spoke to Mathabo Sekhonyana, CMO at Bettabets and, Matsatsi Mashiloane, financial advisor from Sanlam.

In South Africa, the constant financial trap of overspending is a common reality for many individuals. For some, financial strains intensify by mid-month leading to most people not having enough money for basic needs such as transport or food during what is commonly known as ‘Mampara Week’. The Mampara Week refers to the week before pay-day where people find themselves with less than R 1000 in their bank accounts, according to a SpendTrend report. The normalization of mampara week exposes the bad habit of overspending and poor financial preparation. Bongi Gwala spoke to Mathabo Sekhonyana, CMO at Bettabets and, Matsatsi Mashiloane, financial advisor from Sanlam.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

POWER Talk is a mid-morning talk show programme, hosted by Lerato Mbele. The show delves deeper into the news of the day along with larger societal themes, inviting listeners to help unpack issues on the day’s current affairs agenda and topics close to their hearts. Mbele also interviews the biggest newsmakers and experts in South Africa, helping listeners makes sense of their world.

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