Why you’re broke soon after payday (and how to change it)
Bona Magazine | 23.05.2026 18:00
For many South Africans, payday feels like a brief moment of relief before financial stress quickly returns. One minute your bank account looks healthy, and a few days later, most of your salary is gone. With rising living costs, debt repayments and everyday expenses increasing, it’s becoming harder to make money last until month-end.
