How do you survive in this economy of Ramaphosa.

 

In Ramaphosa’s economy, survival is really hard , it is about mastering the art of making a little go a long way . One income is not enough to cover all your needs.

Here’s how you stay afloat (and maybe even get ahead):

1. Rule Your Rands

Track every cent — if you don’t know where your money goes, you can’t control it.

Cut “invisible expenses” — bank fees, unused subscriptions, impulsive takeaways.

Buy smart — hunt specials, buy in bulk, compare shops. Even R5 saved matters.

2. Create Extra Income

Side hustles — cooking & selling plates, laundry services, braiding, baking, or reselling goods.

Online work — tutoring, freelance writing, data entry, social media marketing.

Turn skills into cash — if you can sew, fix electronics, or garden, that’s money waiting to be made.

3. Outsmart Load Shedding

Use solar lights, power banks, and gas stoves for essentials.

Plan high-power tasks (cooking, charging, laundry) when power is on.

4. Build Safety Nets

Emergency stash — even R50–R200/month saved helps in a crisis.

Food security — grow spinach, onions, tomatoes; they save grocery money.

Stokvels & group buys — bulk is cheaper when you buy together.

5. Protect Your Mind

Exercise & socialise — stress management is key to surviving long-term.

Surround yourself with resourceful people — survival is easier in a network

💡 Golden rule: In this economy, you can’t only “work for money” — your money has to work for you, and your skills must feed you.

So be creative and start making extra money in order to survive in this economy of Ramaphosas.