Confessions of a Serial Shopper

A Life Measured in Practical Choices There was a time when the things I bought felt careless. Impulsive. Driven by mood more than need. A random lipstick here, a scented…

Dear Temu, When you arrived in South Africa, most of us were genuinely curious. New platforms always bring a sense of possibility, especially in a country where people are constantly…

Last Christmas, I made one of those “am I being too generous?” decisions that parents sometimes make. I had been saving up, trying to be responsible with money — but…

Every November, my inbox starts to explode with promises of the “biggest” Black Friday ever. Subject lines shout about massive discounts, one-day-only offers, and “exclusive” deals I never signed up…

Every November, the world seems to go into shopping overdrive. We scroll through endless deals, feel the pull of “limited-time offers,” and somehow convince ourselves that buying more equals saving…

Every November, the world speeds up. Our inboxes overflow with discounts, our screens blink with urgency, and we’re told — in bold, flashing letters — that we need more. But…

When most people think of Black Friday, they imagine overflowing carts, midnight sales, and endless “add to cart” clicks. But what if we looked at this season differently — as…

Black Friday in South Africa is almost a national event. The sales, the crowds, the online rush — it all promises excitement but often delivers stress instead. Between comparing prices,…

Black Friday isn’t just about snagging the latest tech or stocking up on things you might never use. It’s also a beautiful opportunity to invest in your well-being — to…

Every year around this time, we start making lists — school uniforms, groceries, gifts for everyone else — but somehow, our own names rarely make the cut. Sound familiar? As…