Money: It's Not Black or White
Join award-winning financial journalist Maya Fisher-French and renowned personal finance expert Mapalo Makhu for real, unfiltered conversations in a podcast that explores how culture shapes our relationship with money. From celebrating life’s milestones to honouring those we’ve lost, from beauty treatments to raising children – all these come with financial decisions that matter. This podcast unpacks the real cost of living while building financial wellness that honours who we are, powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday, right here on News24.
Episodes
A side hustle can make or break you
The side hustle is plastered all over social media, self-help books, and career advice columns: Your 9-to-5 is no longer enough, and everybody must hustle on the side to stay ahead. But in our latest episode of “Money: It’s Not Black or White”, my co-host Mapalo Makhu and I wanted to unpack this myth with accountant and business coach Alison Burnell. Is launching a side business truly the holy gra
From Poverty to Wealth: How mindset can rewrite our money stories
In this episode of Money: It’s Not Black or White, my co-host Mapalo Makhu and I had the opportunity of sitting down with GIBS Professor Frank Magwegwe to discuss his new book, Reclaiming Dignity: My Journey from Homelessness to University. Beyond a narrative of personal resilience, Frank’s story offers a profound masterclass in financial psychology, human empathy, and personal transformation. I h
Men and Money: The pressure to provide
For many men, financial stress is about far more than money. This episode unpacks the pressure to provide, the silence that often follows, and how relationships can thrive through empathy and honest conversation. New episodes are released every second Wednesday, right here on News24. For this story and more, visit #News24: https://www.news24.com/multimedia/video
Mom is Moving In: The financial and physical reality of caring for ageing parents
A deeply emotional topic that sits at the intersection of love, duty, and financial survival. Why are retirement homes a popular option in some communities but viewed as a rejection of family values in another? Do families no longer have the capacity to care for their elderly? New episodes are released every second Wednesday, right here on News24. For this story and more, visit #News24: https://ww
Ubuntu or Liability? The true cost of family support
When supporting loved ones becomes a budget line item. This show unpacks the real cost of living while building financial wellness that honours who we are, powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday, right here on News24. #News24 For this story and more, visit News24: https://www.news24.com/multimedia/video
Debt Confessions: From collection calls to financial freedom
What really happens on both sides of a debt call? With Ian Wood of Alefbet, we unpack settlements, debt collectors and one woman’s journey to becoming debt-free. We are powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday.
From Blessings to Budgets: The financial cost of raising kids
We look past the glitter of gender reveals to calculate the million rand price tag of raising a child in South Africa’s current economy - and the silent resilience of single mothers navigating these costs alone. This show unpacks the real cost of living while building financial wellness that honours who we are, powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday, right here on
Nature vs. Nurture: Why we do what we do with money
Joined by behavioural scientist Dr Mavis Mazhura, we uncover whether your financial habits are hardwired in your DNA or shaped by your South African upbringing. We are powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday.
Contracting love: Marriage, divorce and everything in between
Why do we spend money on everything except the marriage contract? Joined by a family law expert, Beverley Clark, we look at recent rulings that could have an impact on existing marriage agreements. We are powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday.
How Much is Too Much for a Wedding: Love, culture, and the price of saying “I do”
Big weddings, bigger expectations — and often, even bigger debt. Are we starting married life on the wrong financial footing? This podcast unpacks the real cost of living while building financial wellness that honours who we are, powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday.
Don’t Touch My Hair: The cost of beauty and identity
From wigs to weaves to weekly maintenance — what does it really cost to look and feel your best? And how do we justify these “non-negotiables” in our budgets? This podcast unpacks the real cost of living while building financial wellness that honours who we are, powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday.
The Price of Goodbye: Culture, mourning, and the cost of funerals
What started as a simple conversation reveals the financial pressure behind how we say goodbye. This podcast unpacks the real cost of living while building financial wellness that honours who we are, powered by GoTyme Bank. New episodes are released every second Wednesday.
