‘It won’t happen to me’: 85% of South Africans don’t have critical illness cover

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Households finally breathe as rate cuts lift financial resilience, but recovery remains fragile. A glimpse into the world of extreme pet pampering. And why the 'mock crisis' trend is missing the mark.
28 Nov 2025 3AM English South Africa Business News · Politics

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