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Dingalings Presents Brainos & Charous Round 2: WHAT THE FUDGE?!

Location: Entertainment

Event: Dingalings Presents Brainos & Charous Round 2: WHAT THE FUDGE?! Date: January 30 • 8:00 PM Venue: playTSOGO Globe | • Durban Price: From R150 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/dingalings-presents-brainos-charous-round-2-what-the-fudge/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA …

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Betway SA20 Playoffs & Final

Location: Entertainment

Event: Betway SA20 Playoffs & Final Date: Jan 21 – 25, 2026 Venue: Various |  Price: From R100 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/betway-sa20-playoffs-final/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is your go-to platform …

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The Berg Experience – Drakensberg Picnic & Soul Session

Location: Entertainment

Event: The Berg Experience – Drakensberg Picnic & Soul Session Date: Dec 14 – 15, 2025 Venue: eMkhosini Royal Sun |  Price: From R250 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/the-berg-experience-drakensberg-picnic-soul-session/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free …

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Mzansi Riders – OutRiders January 2026

Location: Entertainment

Event: Mzansi Riders – OutRiders January 2026 Date: January 11 • 8:30 AM Venue: Fresh Car Bar | • Boksburg Price:  Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/mzansi-riders-outriders-january-2026/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is …

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Joburg Super Kings

Location: Entertainment

Event: Joburg Super Kings Date: Jan 01 – 17, 2026 Venue: Wanderers | • Johannesburg Price: From R85 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/joburg-super-kings/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is your go-to platform for …

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Hello Festival Jazz Festival

Location: Entertainment

Event: Hello Festival Jazz Festival Date: Jan 01 – 02, 2026 Venue: Mshengu Fun City | • Klerksdorp Price: From R200 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/hello-festival-jazz-festival/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is your …

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Gauteng Walk

Location: Entertainment

Event: Gauteng Walk Date: November 30 • 7:00 AM Venue: Johannesburg Zoo | • Johannesburg Price: From R90 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/gauteng-walk/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is your go-to platform for …

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New Years Eve Neon Bash with Dr Victor and Rasta Rebels

Location: Entertainment

Event: New Years Eve Neon Bash with Dr Victor and Rasta Rebels Date: December 31 • 8:00 PM Venue: SunBet Arena at Time Square Casino | • Johannesburg Price: From R600 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/new-years-eve-neon-bash-with-dr-victor-and-rasta-rebels/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a …

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Three Simple Ways to Become Credit-Smart

Location: Business

Understanding your credit score isn’t just for people taking out big loans or mortgages, it impacts everyday financial opportunities. A healthy credit score can help you qualify for better intertest rates, faster approvals, and stronger protection against fraud by regularly checking your report. Learning how credit works – and sharing that knowledge – is one of the most powerful financial gifts you can give.

Why Knowing Your Credit Score Matters

Traditionally, your credit score is a snapshot of how well you have managed credit and debt in the past, based on the information in your credit report. Lenders, landlords, insurers, and even employers sometimes use it (or check related credit data) to assess risk. If your score is strong, you could qualify for better interest rates or favourable credit terms. But if it’s weak or contains errors, you might end up paying more or having applications declined.

But it’s not just about access. Reviewing your own credit report gives you valuable insight into your financial history. It shows you what accounts are open, whether payments were missed, and if any accounts were opened fraudulently in your name. That kind of awareness helps you move from being passive to active in managing your financial life.

This shift is already visible in South Africa. According to TransUnion’s Q3 2025 Consumer Pulse Study, 35% of respondents checked their credit report for signs of fraudulent activity, while 51% did so to improve their credit score.

Fatgie Adams, Head of Credit Risk Solutions at TransUnion, explains: “Understanding your credit report and score is one of the simplest yet most powerful ways to take control of your financial future.”

Given that many South Africans expect to apply for or refinance credit in the coming year (about 37%, according to the same study), knowing where you stand becomes even more critical.

Three Simple Ways to Understand Your Credit Score

Understanding your credit score doesn’t require fancy tools or technical knowledge. Here are three clear, practical steps to help you take charge:

1. Go Through Your Credit Report

Start by accessing your credit report, many credit bureaus or services offer free or low-cost access. Review the main sections carefully:

  • Active accounts: Which credit lines or loans are currently open?
  • Payment history: Were payments made on time, or were any missed?
  • Credit inquiries: Who has recently requested access to your credit information?
  • Balances vs. limits: How much of your available credit are you using?

Going through each section helps you spot errors (for example, an unexpected account) or identify areas for improvement. This simple exercise turns your credit score from a mystery number into a tool you can understand and manage.

2. Understand How Everyday Habits Affect Your Score

Many people assume a credit score is fixed, but it changes over time, and many factors are within your control:

  • Pay on time: Late or missed payments often have the biggest negative impact.
  • Use credit conservatively: Using less than 30% of your available credit generally helps your score.
  • Avoid multiple new credit lines at once: Too many recent applications can signal risk to lenders.
  • Be consistent: A steady, predictable credit history is viewed more favourably than big fluctuations.

3. Review Regularly to Catch Fraud or Changes Early

Credit monitoring isn’t just about improving your score it’s also a defence against fraud. Make it a habit to:

  • Check your credit report every few months, or before major financial decisions.
  • Look for new accounts you didn’t open.
  • Check for unfamiliar credit enquiries.
  • Compare balances against known credit limits.
  • Dispute any suspicious entries promptly.

Treat reviewing your credit report as a financial hygiene routine, one that helps you catch issues early before they escalate. Adams adds: “Reviewing your credit report data regularly helps you see how daily decisions affect your score. That visibility lets you catch issues before they become serious.”

Why This Matters Beyond Individuals

Many South Africans continue to face challenges accessing formal credit and quality financial services. Traditional systems often feel exclusive, especially for underserved individuals and small businesses, because formal credit systems rely heavily on past borrowing behaviour as the main measure of creditworthiness.

According to TransUnion’s CreditVision® Telco Data Score modelling, over 1.4 million credit-invisible South Africans open new credit accounts each year, contributing to more than four million new accounts over the past three years. Yet traditional scoring models frequently fail to assess these consumers accurately, leaving over 16 million adults outside the formal credit system. Successfully integrating these and other excluded consumers into the economy could contribute an estimated R173 billion to South Africa’s GDP.

TransUnion is shifting the paradigm by embracing alternative data and developing new scoring models for example, using utility or mobile payment patterns (with user consent) to ensure that individuals who were once unclassifiable can now be assessed fairly and accurately. Its “Be the Reason Things Change” campaign responds to this need by equipping the public with practical tools, credit education, and the confidence to take charge of their financial futures.

“Greater credit visibility and education can lead to fairer interest rates, fewer surprises in loan applications, and stronger trust in financial systems,” says Adams. “When more people are credit-aware, lenders and markets work better too. Credit education is not a niche luxury; it’s a critical tool for building financial resilience and inclusion.”

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Boost for ECD and Informal Trade

Location: News

Today, the Tshwane Department of Economic Development and Spatial Planning, under the political leadership of GOOD’s Councillor Sarah Mabotsa, has brought two important reports to Council for approval.

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New Year’s Eve Party

Location: Entertainment

Event: New Year’s Eve Party Date: December 31 • 7:00 PM Venue: Hardrock Cafe | • Sandton Price: From R1100 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/new-year-s-eve-party/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is your go-to …

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Kranskop Exhibition – Picnic and Music Festival

Location: Entertainment

Event: Kranskop Exhibition – Picnic and Music Festival Date: December 27 • 12:00 PM Venue: Ithuba Farm | • Durban Price: From R70 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/kranskop-exhibition-picnic-and-music-festival/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts …

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Aunty Sheila presents the Rich Housewives of Chatsworth

Location: Entertainment

Event: Aunty Sheila presents the Rich Housewives of Chatsworth Date: November 29 • 8:00 PM Venue: playTSOGO Globe | • Durban Price: From R150 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/aunty-sheila-presents-the-rich-housewives-of-chatsworth/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event …

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Cape Town’s Crime Crisis: Why Is Tshwane Taking Advice From the Most Dangerous Metro?

Location: News

In addressing the scourge of GBVF and crime, we must not be blind to the hard facts. There is no denying that South Africa has a great deal of challenges when it comes to both public safety and safety in the home.

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Countdown Party

Location: Entertainment

Event: Countdown Party Date: December 31 • 6:00 PM Venue: Engcobo | • Mthatha Price: From R150 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/countdown-party/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is your go-to platform for discovering …

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Fact Durban Rocks New Years Eve Dec 2025

Location: Entertainment

Event: Fact Durban Rocks New Years Eve Dec 2025 Date: Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 01, 2026 Venue: Moses Mabhida People’s Park | • Durban Price: From R250 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/fact-durban-rocks-new-years-eve-dec-2025/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low …

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Nedbank Golf Challenge| Pro-Am Day 2 | Wednesday

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Event: Nedbank Golf Challenge| Pro-Am Day 2 | Wednesday Date: December 03 • 7:30 AM Venue: Sun City Resort | • Rustenburg Price: From R50 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/nedbank-golf-challenge-pro-am-day-2-wednesday/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free …

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Hello Festival Lekompo vs Amapiano

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Event: Hello Festival Lekompo vs Amapiano Date: Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 01, 2026 Venue: Mshengu Fun City | • Klerksdorp Price: From R100 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/hello-festival-lekompo-vs-amapiano/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event …

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iYouth Endala NYE All Black Affair

Location: Entertainment

Event: iYouth Endala NYE All Black Affair Date: December 31 • 3:00 PM Venue: Ethopia – Midrand | • Midrand Price: From R300 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/iyouth-endala-nye-all-black-affair/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts …

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Abaqulusi Cross Night Music Expo

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Event: Abaqulusi Cross Night Music Expo Date: Dec 31, 2025 – Jan 01, 2026 Venue: Cecil Emmett Rugby Stadium | • Vryheid Price: From R100 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/abaqulusi-cross-night-music-expo/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free …

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Dr Colbert Mukwevho: The Live Experience

Location: Entertainment

Event: Dr Colbert Mukwevho: The Live Experience Date: December 12 • 9:00 PM Venue: Hardrock Cafe | • Sandton Price: From R300 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/dr-colbert-mukwevho-the-live-experience/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is …

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Vodacom Bulls vs Bristol Bears

Location: Entertainment

Event: Vodacom Bulls vs Bristol Bears Date: January 10 • 3:00 PM Venue: Loftus Versfeld Stadium | • Pretoria Price: From R65 Tickets HERE: https://www.ticketpro.co.za/events/vodacom-bulls-vs-bristol-bears/redirect MyZA Events offers FREE ADVERTS for your events. PRESSED FOR TIME? Drop your event poster HERE and we will List, Optimise AND Feature your event for a once-off embarrassingly low price. MyZA Free Event Adverts is …

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