Maya on Money

As the end of the tax year approaches, it is time to maximise your tax deductions and contributions to tax-free savings accounts and retirement annuities. Joined by Janine Langenhoven, senior legal counsel at Ninety One, Maya explores the often-overlooked tax benefits of exceedin ...  Show more

The cryptocurrency landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace, leaving most of us feeling bewildered by the myriad of terms and concepts. This stablecoin aims to blend the benefits of blockchain technology with the reliability of regulated financial systems, targeting the South Af ...  Show more

In this episode of My Money, My Lifestyle, host Maya Fisher-French shares a personal story that highlights the often-overlooked complexities of medical aid claims, particularly in emergency situations. When her 85-year-old mother experienced alarming symptoms and sought treatment ...  Show more

South Africans are feeling more confident about their finances than they have in the last three years – according to the 2025 Sanlam Financial Confidence Index.This good news is driven in part by lower interest rates, the end of loadshedding, and real salary increases. Yet, despi ...  Show more

Asset manager Piet Vijoen has argued that people systematically overpay for insurance because they prefer the certainty of losing a little each month (i.e. the premium) rather than risk facing an uncertain loss at some point in the future.In this episode of My Money, My Lifestyle ...  Show more