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Cigarettes are going up, alcohol is going up and, of course, petrol is going up.
And while we're talking about rising prices, let's have a look at the topic of health from a financial perspective.
Unfortunately, staying healthy is not cheap, and poor health management can put a serious dent in your pocket.
They say that you can’t put a price on your health, but medical insurance companies are doing their best. Good health insurance is an incredibly important thing to have, but can end up being very costly.
Take the time to read these 21 tips to cut down the cost of your medical scheme without compromising your care.
And you don’t stop paying for your health once you walk out of the hospital door. Watching what you eat is perhaps the easiest way to keep yourself in good health. Here’s our guide to eating healthily while on a budget.
The good news from the budget is that there’s R150 billion going towards fixing the local health system.
Unfortunately, this pales in comparison to the R700 billion earmarked for the government’s energy policy. Greenpeace has warned that much of this money is going towards projects that are inefficient, expensive and bad for the environment.
Otherwise, the murder trial of Oscar Pistorius kicks off on Monday and our CyberShrink, Dr Michael Simpson, will be posting exclusive analyses of the trial as it progresses. Don't miss it!
While we wait for proceedings to begin, find out which other professional athletes have found themselves in the dock for alleged murder.
Stay healthy (and wealthy!)
