29 July 2015 - The second annual Wonga customer survey has shown that a greater awareness and understanding of how money works is much needed to get on to the road to financial wellness. More than 18 000 customers responded to the survey which was conducted in May this year, many admitting that saving remains a massive issue. Wonga SA CEO, Brett van Aswegen, said the results of the su...
Read More..19 May 2015 - After an extensive investigation, payday loans provider Wonga SA has ascertained it is being used as a front for an elaborate phishing scam that has seen some consumers out of pocket after falling for the false notifications. Consumers have become vulnerable to the SMS and email messages with many making contact with the rogues, handing over personal information details...
Read More..At Wonga, we want to challenge you to start a savings plan if you don’t already have one. Our challenge to you is to try and save 10% of your salary each month and not touch it, unless you have a real need for the money due to a financial emergency. And no, we don’t mean for that ‘awesome’ pair of shoes you saw in the mall yesterday or the latest game release on Xbox. If you are able...
Read More..On the 2nd of March 2015 Wonga sent off the four winners of its Newcastle United competition, together with Sias du Plesis, on a flight to go and watch their favourite football team in action in the UK. After arriving in London town and having a little bit of time to freshen up, the winners were whisked off to Newcastle and taken to St. James' Park stadium for a VIP tour. The group we...
Read More..The situation calls for individuals, communities and companies to work together to provide support to the brave firefighters. Wonga is calling on everyone to get involved and provide much needed support to the people out in the fields doing their best to extinguish the fire. To do our bit, Wonga has donated 100 pairs of fire boots to those volunteering to fight the flames in the affec...
Read More..Branded cleaners and detergents can easily eat into our grocery budget faster than we think. But there is another way to save on the laundry detergent, fabric softener, glass cleaners, stain removers, shower, wood polish… When you’ve run out of cash for detergents and groceries before payday, here are some of the solutions that can save you a packet while keeping your home hygienic an...
Read More..Money continues to change and evolve all the time - and with the increase in use of smart devices like smart phones and wearables, it is becoming easier and more convenient for us to make online, digital transactions. 1. Mobile Payments are more popular: Both the SnapScan mobile app from Standard Bank and Apple Pay are paving the way for quick, digital transactions when in your favour...
Read More..Since the outbreak of COVID-19 at the end of 2019, the South African retail market has seen some interesting changes. In 2019, the online retail sector had grown only slightly to reach a market of only 2%. However, in 2020, the outbreak of the global pandemic and the implementation of a national lockdown caused online sales to increase to roughly 40%. However, even after this incre...
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