Mpho Motsoko - Sanlam Financial Adviser, Mthatha

01/09/2026

Spring has arrived... but so has a bigger fuel bill. 🚗⛽

With petrol set to increase by R1.34 per litre and diesel rising even more, many South Africans will feel the impact on their monthly budgets.

According to the latest adjustment, higher global oil prices are among the key drivers behind the increase.

While we can't control fuel prices, we can control how we prepare:

✅ Review your monthly transport budget
✅ Combine errands into fewer trips
✅ Consider carpooling where possible
✅ Redirect small savings from non-essential spending to cover higher travel costs

A few small changes can help soften the pressure on your wallet.

Take a look at September fuel price changes and prepare accordingly:

https://businesstech.co.za/news/energy/872498/here-is-the-official-petrol-price-for-september-7/

25/08/2026

💡 Ready to make smarter financial decisions? Celebrate Money Smart Week with Mpho Motsoko and take control of your money. Contact me to speak with a financial adviser.

Website: https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/adviser/mpho-motsoko/contact-us/

21/08/2026

🌸 Know Your Worth. Invest in Your Future. 🌸
This , Financial confidence starts with recognising your value and taking intentional steps towards your goals.

Whether you're growing your wealth, planning for retirement, protecting what matters most, or building a lasting legacy, every smart financial decision today helps create a stronger tomorrow. 💙

📞 Ready to take charge of your financial future? Speak to your trusted financial adviser today - 0784738590

💬 Tag a woman who inspires you.

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📲 Follow our page for more financial planning insights and practical money tips throughout Women's Month.

20/08/2026

💡 Divorce can bring significant financial changes, making it important to understand the impact on your income, assets, savings, and future financial goals. Being informed can help you make confident decisions and build a secure financial future.

It is said that nearly half of all marriages in South Africa end in divorce. Unfortunately divorce usually goes hand in hand with great unhappiness about the way in which the assets the two parties have built up over the years should be divided.

18/08/2026

South African women drive the economy, yet many remain underinsured. Ask yourself these key questions today to safeguard your income and family's future.

South African women drive the economy, yet many remain underinsured. Ask yourself these key questions today to safeguard your income and family's future.

17/08/2026

We all say it: "I don't have time."
But Ziphozihle Mabindla-Mlisa offers us a powerful reminder: We make time for what matters.

For her, wealth is health so that she can be fully present for the people she loves. The ones who love her. The ones who support her and show up for her.

Money matters. But people matter more.

Continue the conversation. Watch Ziphozihle Mabindla-Mlisa full interview and explore more stories of women redefining what wealth means: https://bit.ly/4x3QKy0

15/08/2026

This Women’s Month, we’re saluting these Incredible Women!

Remember: In life's juggling act, that some balls are rubber, others are glass. Prioritise the glass ones—those precious moments with family and what matters most.

This Women’s Month, we’re saluting the incredible women who do it all — with heart, hustle, and grace.

In life’s juggling act, remember: some balls are rubber, others are glass. 💎

Protect what matters most — those irreplaceable moments with loved ones.

Here’s to you, the real MVPs. 💐

13/08/2026

💡 Learn the 9 key elements every sound financial plan should have.

#5. Be prepared for retrenchment

#9. Don’t neglect your paperwork.

Find them all in my blog article 👉 - https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/adviser/mpho-motsoko/blogs/9-essentials-of-a-sound-financial-plan/

Mpho Motsoko
📞 Phone: 0784738590
📧 Email: [email protected]
🏢 Office: 1st Floor, Sanlam Building, 49 Leeds Road, Mthatha, 5100

12/08/2026

Ladies, here’s how you can help the men in your life take care of their health 💙

As the CEOs of the household, we know it’s not always easy to get them to book that check-up — but Mpho Motsoko has got you covered!

Here’s how to lead the way to healthier living:

1.Make the appointment. Men need regular check-ups just like women to detect and prevent health problems. Book a lunch date as a post check-up reward.

2.Plan to exercise together. Many health conditions, such as colon cancer, can be prevented by regular exercise. Go for a walk, or play a game of tennis over the weekend. Also, guys are very much into their gadgets apps and tech. There are a number of men’s health apps available today to help the man in your life to live healthier.

3.Tweak your diet. Whether the goal is to lose weight or to gain muscle; a healthy diet is the way to go. Incorporate more fruit and veg, lean proteins like fish or chicken, high-fibre foods like beans and legumes, oats and avocado, and wholegrains like brown rice and pasta, whole wheat bread and quinoa.

4.Encourage him to stop smoking. Smoking is linked to heart disease, lung disease, cancer and strokes.

5.Find ways to eliminate stress. Balance work with downtime or a fun hobby.

Talk to your partner about health related articles you come across; ask him to make sure that he’s around for a long time.

Source: nationaltoday.com, heart.org, newsworks.org, canadianliving.com. hitchedmag.com, oprah.com, today.com, greatest.com, technotox.com, livescience.com, mh.com, nurseadvisormagazine.com, menshealth.com, mom.com, huffpost.com, stopcoloncancernow.com, gov.za, lifeinsurance.standardbank.co.za, healthline.com

10/08/2026

Many women are solely responsible for their children 👩‍👧‍👦

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The importance of making careful provision should something unforeseen happen to a single mom cannot be overstated, as there is not a second stream of income generated by another person in their household.

When a single mother loses her ability to earn, the financial consequences can be devastating. 😳

Here is how you can plan and protect your income as a single mother, or when you have dependents.

Read more - https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/adviser/mpho-motsoko/blogs/single-mothers-even-more-at-risk-when-losing-their-income/

https://www.sanlamadvice.co.za/bluestar/mpho-motsoko/blogs/single-mothers-even-more-at-risk-when-losing-their-income/

Most parents will agree that raising a child is expensive. So, raising a child on one income is particularly tough but a reality for many South Africans. According to research conducted by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) and the South African Race Relations Institute (SARRI), more than 40...