The Woman & Finance Podcast
Hi, I’m Mapalo Makhu, your host, personal finance educator, and author of You're Not Broke, You're Pre-Rich. I hold a BCom Finance degree, a Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Planning and a Postgraduate Diploma in Investment Planning, with over 10 years of experience in the financial services industry. More importantly, I’m deeply passionate about empowering women to take charge of their financial futures.
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The Woman & Finance Podcast
When Life Changes Overnight: How to Prepare Financially
Episode 6
In this episode of the Santam Insure Your Future Money Bootcamp, Maya Fisher-French and I sit down with Nonhlanhla Bakasa, founder of AdoWord Multimedia. Nonhlanhla shares her incredible story of living with a disability since the age of 12, after a spinal injury, and gives us an honest look at the physical and financial realities that come with it — from daily costs to navigating medical aids, insurance, and even the road accident fund.
We’re also joined by Stian de Witt, Certified Financial Planner and Executive Head at NMG Benefits. Stian brings his experience of walking the journey with clients who have become disabled and breaks down what it really costs. He also shares practical advice on finding the balance between having enough insurance cover and keeping it affordable.
Here’s what we unpack in this episode:
✅ The real costs of living with a disability
✅ How to think about insurance — and how much cover is “enough”
✅ The emotional and admin toll of claims processes
✅ Tax deductions and financial planning tips for disability
✅ Why building a strong support system matters more than we realise
Whether you live with a disability yourself or simply want to prepare better for the unexpected, this conversation is packed with raw insights and practical tools to help you safeguard your financial future.
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