Inside Your Pocket - How Much Do You Spend On Take Aways Per Month?

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Guest - Doret Jooste - Head of Money Management and Advisory at Standard Bank.

Standard Bank has warned that South Africans are overspending on takeaways and fast food, with many burning through cash and having no emergency savings.

The rise of digital technology has made food delivery far easier, with ordering as easy as tapping a phone.

With several apps and countless franchises, spending is effortless and harder to track. Takeaways are also extremely convenient for urban households juggling 9-5 jobs and traffic.
31 Jul 2025 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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