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South Africa’s Youth Are Driving Earned-Wage Access

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New Youth Month data shows that over half of Paymenow’s earned‑wage access activity comes from South Africans under 35. Paymenow's Denise Neethling explains how young workers are using small top-ups to manage cash flow, why transport and food dominate spending, and how financial-education tools and savings features are reshaping youth financial behaviour.
8 Jun 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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