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Budget 2026: What South Africans Refuse to Cut from Their Personal Budgets

As Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana prepares to deliver the National Budget 2026 on 25 February, most South Africans aren’t thinking about trillions of rand, tax forecasts, or GDP growth. They’re thinking about school fees, rent and whether there’s enough left over for a cup of coffee to get you through the day.

The piggy bank principle

Long before banking apps and savings platforms, there was the piggy bank – a simple, often ceramic container, sometimes pink, sometimes chipped, but always symbolic.

Six ways couples can manage their money – which one is right for you?

Upgrade your budget for long-term wins

Many South Africans believe that investing for the long term requires a dramatic jump in income.