This August, as we honour Women’s Month, bsmart celebrates the smart, strategic, and empowered women across South Africa who are using their bsmart cards to take control of their finances. Join us in celebrating the women reshaping their financial journeys. Keep...
August in South Africa is more than just another page on the calendar, it’s a powerful reminder of the strength, resilience, and brilliance of women across the country. Women’s Month honours the legacy of the 1956 women’s march against pass laws, and today, that same...
This month, we’re celebrating National Savings Month and putting your budgeting skills to the test with the R150 Challenge. Can you stretch R150 and still walk away with essentials, and maybe even a treat? We did. Now it’s your turn. Plus, stay tuned for exclusive...
July isn’t just another winter month — it’s South Africa’s national call to action for better money habits. Backed by the South African Savings Institute (SASI), this month-long campaign is designed to spark financial literacy, smarter spending, and a...
June is here, and so are the cozy comforts, clever savings, and thoughtful ways to spoil Dad. This month’s newsletter is all about helping you turn your home into a winter haven without breaking the bank, giving you the chance to win one of three R2,000 Cape Union...
Winter in South Africa isn’t about snowed-in roads and sleigh bells, it’s more about crisp mornings, sudden cold snaps, and the unmistakable urge to stay in bed “just five minutes longer.” But staying warm, comfortable, and connected to your loved ones doesn’t have to...
If there were a corporate title for running a household, moms would be the undisputed Chief Financial Officers (CFOs). From stretching a budget to negotiating like a pro, moms have been running financial masterclasses and getting the best price for years without the...
We have all encountered such a situation: you enter a store with the intention of buying one item and end up with groceries and items overflowing from your trolley. It was found that impulse buying makes up 40% of all e-commerce spending and that the average consumer...
According to a study conducted by CNBC Africa, South Africans spend 80% of their monthly income within five days of pay day, while 73% goes into servicing debt, leaving only 23% for living expenses like, food, data and transport. This leaves many South African’s...
Ah, the humble wallet. All our adventures have a partner, a silent companion in our pockets and purses subjected to the financial roller coasters we expose it to. Have you ever spared a thought for how your spending habits are impacting your wallets feelings. Would...
