Students spending recklessly
Some students at colleges and schools have a problem spending their daily pocket money and end up spending it recklessly.
Ekurhuleni East College student Zandile Hlophe (22) says her single mother provides her with R50 a day.
Hlophe explains she uses R22 for transport and is left with R28, which she spends on food and data bundles .
“Data bundles always will take priority because when I am at home I use the internet for social media and to do research for my school work, “she says.
“If only I had a part-time job, I would be able to spend money on entertainment such as movies and new books”.
Student Priscilla Musi says she saves her money during the week and spends it when she goes to parties.
“We are young and we only live once, why not spend the money while we still can before we have responsibilities?” she asks.
Parent Nontsikelelo Zwane (35) says students need to learn to save money instead of spending it recklessly on their social lives and entertainment.
Zwane says learning how to save money would help young people become responsible adults.
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