#SHSI Episode 34 - BANTER: THE COST OF DATING IN SOUTH AFRICA!

Yes, I know that Gauteng isn’t for love and it’s more for business, but let’s start off by looking at what it takes to find love in Johannesburg, Durban, and Cape Town alike. We’re going to use subjective data at times (don’t spoil the comments; this isn’t from a research paper, it’s just banter). This piece isn’t for married people. You guys and girls can hang around for the rest of the video, though; don’t click away, but also don’t judge those who are trying to get where you are or even though we’re trying to leave where you are. I’m joking.Speaking on that, we know people are marrying later (men around **37**, women around **33; this is according to Stats SA), meaning more years are spent navigating the dating pool. Throw in a cost-of-living crisis, and every coffee date, dinner, or night out requires careful calculation. As many gents might know, dinner and drinks at a decent establishment can cost several hundred... especially disappointing if there's no spark. "Some bigger bills can easily hit R1,000+ on the first date. But the financial considerations run deeper than just the date night tab. Mjolo is in itself financially deeper than the ocean. If you’re not prepared.