My wife stopped saying "thank you" when I did the dishes.
I noticed.
I was offended.
"I'm helping," I thought. "Where's the gratitude?"
One night I said it out loud.
"I did the dishes. Again."
She looked at me like I'd asked for a medal.
"You live here too."
That's when it hit me.
I wasn't "helping."
I was living in my own house and acting like a guest who occasionally tidied up.
She didn't need help.
She needed a partner who stopped waiting to be thanked for what he should've been doing anyway.
Your wife doesn't need a helper.
She needs a man who stops keeping score.
YOU DESERVE TO THE TRUTH AS A SOUTH AFRICAN ABOUT THE RAND MANIPULATION. 🇿🇦 🚧
Between 2007 and 2013, big banks in South Africa and overseas played a dirty game with the rand.
Traders sat in chat rooms and agreed to push the rand up or down a few cents when it suited them. Even a few cents on billions of rands every day made them huge profits. They were basically cheating with our money.
This cheating made the rand weaker and jump around more than it should have. When the rand is weak, everything that comes from outside the country costs more.
And South Africa brings in a lot from outside: petrol, cooking oil, wheat for bread, medicine, parts for machines, phones, fridges, almost everything.
So when the rand dropped because of this cheating, ordinary people felt it every day:
1. The taxi fare went up.
2. A packet of maize meal or a loaf of bread cost R5 or R10 more.
3. Petrol shot up so much that some families had to choose between buying food or putting fuel in the car.
4. Your mother’s blood-pressure pills or your child’s asthma pump suddenly cost double.
5. If you saved a little money in the bank, that money could buy less the next month.
Poor families suffered the most. Many spend more than half their money on food and transport. When those prices jump, they eat less, or children go to bed hungry.
The rich were fine. They move their money overseas or own shares that go up when the rand falls.
But the taxi driver, the cleaner, the security guard, the pensioner, they just pay more and have no way to protect themselves.
Ten years later, most of the banks are still fighting in court. Only two or three have paid small fines. The others say “we did nothing wrong” or “you can’t prove it.”
Many South Africans are angry because it feels like the big guys broke the rules, made the country poorer, and are walking away without punishment.
The rand is weak today for many reasons, load shedding, corruption, slow economy, but people still remember how the banks made things worse on purpose.
Every time the rand falls sharply now, people say: “Here we go again, they’re playing with our money.”
That is why this rand cheating matter hurts so many ordinary South Africans, even years later. It made life more expensive and showed that the system often protects the powerful, not the people in the street.
Allow me to explain about Godongwana’s decision today ⚠️
The new 3% inflation target, set to begin in 2027, means that the prices of everyday items like groceries, petrol, and electricity will rise more slowly than they do now.
Under the current 3–6% range, prices typically increase by about 4.5% each year, so umzekelo a R100 grocery basket today would cost R104.50 next year. With the 3% target, that same basket would only go up to around R103.
This slower pace of price increases will help you keep more of your salary in your pocket, making your money stretch further for food, fuel, and household essentials.
When it comes to your job and salary, the lower inflation target is likely to create a more stable environment for businesses. High inflation makes it hard for companies to plan, often leading to layoffs or frozen wages.
A steady 3% target signals reliability, encouraging companies to invest in new factories, equipment, and hiring. Over time, this should mean better job security and a stronger chance of getting a raise that actually improves your standard of living.
If you have a home loan, car finance, or any debt, this change could be a big win. Right now, the repo rate is around 8.25%, making a R1 million bond cost about R11,500 a month. As inflation drops toward 3%, the South African Reserve Bank will likely lower interest rates to around 5–6% by 2028 or 2030.
That same R1 million bond could then cost you R9,000 to R10,000 a month, freeing up R2,000 or more for your family every month. Even petrol and electricity prices should become more predictable, with smaller annual hikes tied to the lower inflation rate.
Your savings will still grow, though not dramatically. Banks might offer 4–5% interest when inflation is 3%, giving you a small real gain. But cash under the mattress will lose value slowly, so it’s better to put money into unit trusts or property that can beat inflation.
The transition won’t be completely smooth, 2026 might see a temporary rate hike if inflation lingers above 4.5%, which could raise your bond payment by R500 to R1,000 for a few months. Still, this is a short-term bump on the way to long-term relief.
For the average South African family, the 3% target is good news. It means cheaper loans, slower price increases, and more stable jobs, as long as you prepare for a slightly tougher 2026. Start by avoiding new debt, building a small emergency fund, and asking your employer for inflation linked salary adjustments.
In three years, you could be saving hundreds on your bond and tens of rand each week at the till real money that stays in your hands.
They warned you & you didn't listen 👂👇👇👇
Engineering (Unemployment rate 14.2%)
1. Aerospace Engineering
2. Biomedical Engineering
3. Chemical Engineering
4. Civil Engineering
5. Electrical Engineering
6. Environmental Engineering
7. Industrial Engineering
8. Mechanical Engineering
9. Mechatronics
10. Materials Science
11. Telecommunications Engineering
Technology (Unemployment rate 13.2%)
12. Artificial Intelligence
13. Cloud Computing
14. Computer Networking
15. Computer Science
16. Cybersecurity
17. Data Analytics
18. Data Science
19. Database Management
20. Digital Forensics
21. Information Security
22. Information Technology
23. Machine Learning
24. Network Administration
25. Robotics
26. Software Development
27. Web Development
Healthcare (Unemployment rate 23.8%)
28. Biotechnology
29. Nursing
30. Public Health
31. Radiography
Business and Management (Unemployment rate 48%)
32. Accounting
33. Actuarial Science
34. Business Intelligence
35. Finance
36. Human Resources Management
37. Logistics Management
38. Marketing Management
39. Project Management
40. Supply Chain Management
41. Tourism Management
42. Retail Business Management
43. Hospitality Business Management
44. Information Management
45. Transportation Management
Design and Architecture (Unemployment rate 58.8%)
46. Architecture
47. Construction Management
48. Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
49. Urban Planning
50. User Experience (UX) Design
51. User Interface (UI) Design
52. Fashion Design
53. Visual Art
54. Jewellery Design
55. Interior Design
Environmental and Sustainability (Unemployment rate 24.9%)
56. Environmental Science
57. Renewable Energy
58. Sustainable Development
Quality and Assurance (Unemployment rate 23.6%)
59. Quality Assurance
60. Statistics
Arts and Humanities (Unemployment rate 89.3%)
61. Bachelor of Arts
62. Bachelor of Music
63. Bachelor of Education (except Maths and Science)
64. Theology
65. Policing
66. Public Management
67. Administration
68. People Management
69. Human Resource Management
70. Journalism
71. Media
72. Psychology
73. Anthropology
74. Sociology
75. Urban Planning
Law and Social Work (Unemployment rate 76.4%)
76. Bachelor of Law
77. Bachelor of Social Work
78. Labour Law
79. Legal Assistance
Other Courses (Unemployment rate 91.8%)
80. Diploma in Fresh Water
81. Diploma in Building
82. Diploma in Surveying
83. Correctional Studies
84. Diploma in Shipping
85. Coaching
86. Communication Studies
87. Food and Beverage Operations
88. Food Science
89. Transport and Logistics
90. Performing Arts
91. Creative Writing
92. Public Relations
Medical and Health Sciences (Unemployment rate 19.4)
93. Medical Doctor (MBChB/MD)
94. Anesthesiology
95. Cardiology
96. Dermatology
97. Emergency Medicine
98. Family Medicine
99. Gastroenterology
100. General Surgery
101. Internal Medicine
102. Neurology
103. Obstetrics and Gynecology
104. Oncology
105. Ophthalmology
106. Orthopedic Surgery
107. Otolaryngology
108. Pathology
109. Pediatrics
110. Psychiatry
111. Radiology
112. Urology
Here are the names of the sources:
1. Stats SA (Statistics South Africa)
2. South African Government
3. Statista
4. Trading Economics
5. World Bank Open Data
Go back and choose something good 😊🚶📚 📚 📚 💻📜🎓
COO SUSPENDED
A storm is brewing at Southern African Music Rights Organisation (Samro) as its Chief Operating Officer, Mpho Mofikoe, is suspended after allegedly exposing over R90-million in suspicious spending and fraud.
She is said to have uncovered R30-million spent on board perks, alongside R60-million in questionable claims, triggering a forensic probe. But instead of receiving support, Mofikoe now faces accusations and pressure from within.
(Pictured - Samro COO, Mpho Mofikoe)
Here's more to the story - https://t.co/DPGh8Fmc5B
Introducing Sinethemba Zwane, an organic farmer from Ndwedwe, KZN, crafting her signature UFarm Julia Organic Peanut Butter, priced at R45 per jar. She’s now debuted her fiery UFarm Julia Chilli Sauce. Let’s make her a household name!
There is a very scary and toxic way that SA men view us as women. This topic is never truly dissected without them defending themselves. There’s an ownership and disposability. It’s very uncomfortable and strange 🥴😞
Springboks vs Italy stand tickets range from R1250 to R3000 (only a handful were under R500), while the Nedbank Cup final between the 2 giants Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates costs just R150 - a gap of up to 10x.
This isn’t just about sports; it’s a stark reflection of South Africa’s persistent racial and economic divides. Rugby, predominantly followed by white fans, remains a luxury many can’t afford, while football, the heartbeat of black communities, is at that price point.
It is disheartening that even our shared love for sports is fractured by privilege and access. Yet, there’s hope - we must keep pushing for a South Africa where every fan, no matter their background, can cheer from the stands without breaking the bank 🇿🇦
If you want to see any changes to the Constitution of South Africa, you can make proposals to the Constitutional Review Committee. You have until 31 May 2025 to do so.
An excellent example of the loneliness economy. Technology makes people lonely, then sells them a solution in the form of technology. Endless profit possibility.
AI mirrors you. You're being sold back to yourself. It will only increase hyper-individualism and isolation.
So SARS has basically told the government that we don't need Tax hikes. We only need to capacitate SARS to collect more than R700 Billion in uncollected taxes. Somebody tell me why the ANC chooses to increase taxes instead of collecting unpaid taxes🤔?
Reporting from Cape Town CBD this afternoon where thousands, mainly students are preparing to march to the Department of Education as calls for justice for CweCwe a 7-year-old girl who was raped at school grows.
#JusticeForCwecwe@ewnreporter