Payday2Payday

Payday to Payday is a personal finance podcast hosted by Gugu Phandle and Sibongile Mashaba, bringing listeners honest money conversations for real people living in the real world.
From budgeting, saving and debt management to investing, financial discipline and making smarter money decisions, each episode unpacks practical ways to stretch your rand and build healthier financial habits. Through expert advice, real-life discussions and easy-to-understand insights, Payday to Payday helps South Africans take control of their finances—one payday at a time.
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7 Episodes

Matric Dance Money: How Much Is Too Much?

From the outfit and glam to hair, makeup and transport, matric dances can cost parents thousands of rands. But how much is too much when it comes to giving your child a night to remember? On this episode of Payday to Payday, we speak to an unemployed mother from Soweto…
23 Oct 18 min

Money lessons from music legend Sipho “Hotstix” Mabuse

From driving a vehicle he’s had for 20 years, buying a piece of land, saving money – no matter how little it may be, to learning to separate “wants” from “needs”. Mabuse unpacks his relationship with money and speaks about the payment of royalties and why we’re seeing more artists…
2 Oct 44 min

Wills Month: Leave a legacy, not a mess.

Only 28% of South Africans have a valid will that is safely stored, while 65% have no will at all, reveals the Sanlam Legacy 2026 Survey. Among those with a will, 39% haven't informed their estate executor of its location or contents. Payday to Payday unpacks what the data means…
2 Oct 38 min

Making money moves that matter

What is your relationship with saving money? in Episode 4 on Payday to Payday Gugu and Sibongile speak about their saving a money move that matters. What is your relationship with saving money? in Episode 4 on Payday to Payday Gugu and Sibongile speak about their saving a money move…
2 Oct 26 min

She owns her financial future

You can pay yourself back, and you should. Build a financially secure future by educating & empowering yourself, and expanding your portfolio. Make moves that your future self will thank you for.
2 Oct 36 min

Anxious wallets

Saving can feel impossible when every pay cheque is already spoken for. In this episode of Payday to Payday, we speak to Ayesha Hatea, director of research and consulting at TransUnion, about practical, realistic ways to start saving, even on a tight budget. From small habits to smarter money decisions,…
31 Jul 15 min

The Durban July on a budget

The glitz and glam you see on social media and TV has probably made you think you can never attend the Durban July. Well, you're not alone. In our premier episode of our new and banging financial podcast, Payday to Payday, we look at the extravagant event and help you…
31 Jul 20 min