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Comedian Khanyisa Bunu knows financial planning is no laughing matter

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When Covid-19 hit, comedian Khanyisa Bunu had to think fast to stay afloat. She started a business and today she is thriving. John Manyike, our Group Head of Financial Education, checked in with Khanyisa to find out how she turned things around and why planning ahead matters.

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Chapters
  • 01:00 Khanyisa shares a little bit about her childhood and her inspiration.
  • 02:50 John asks Khanyisa when she realised she had talent.
  • 04:07 Khanyisa talks about her time teaching.
  • 07:37 Khanyisa shares what it was like going from receiving a regular income to being dependent on gigs for an income.
  • 10:08 Khanyisa talks about the Comedy Choice Award.
  • 12:25 Khanyisa tells John about the different countries she's travelled to.
  • 16:54 John asks Khanyisa how she manages financial planning.
  • 19:35 Khanyisa talks about being chairperson of a soccer club.
  • 23:15 Khanyisa shares her dreams of being a filmmaker.
  • 27:47 John talks about the importance of planning.
24 Feb 2025 English South Africa Education

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