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ETeenz Leadership Programme, Randburg, Johannesburg (2026)

09/10/2026

Money Moves: Mastering Your Money, Building Your Future – Day 6

Tracking Your Spending — Where Does Your Money Really Go?

💬 Quote:
“Where your money goes today can shape where you stand financially tomorrow.”

📖 Message:
Tracking your spending means keeping a record of where your money goes. It may sound simple, but it can reveal habits you don't notice when you're spending.

A few rand spent here and there can quickly add up. A snack after school, a takeaway, transport, subscriptions, online shopping or small impulse purchases may not seem significant individually, but together they can take up a large part of your income.

Tracking your spending is not about judging yourself or feeling guilty about every purchase. It is about awareness.

When you know where your money is going, you can identify patterns, spot unnecessary expenses and decide where you may want to make changes.

You can track your spending using a notebook, spreadsheet, budgeting app or simply the notes app on your phone. The method doesn't matter as much as being consistent and honest.

Remember: You can't manage what you don't measure.

🎯 Example:
Lerato decides to track her spending for one week.

At the end of the week, she discovers that she spent:

- R180 on snacks and drinks
- R120 on takeaway food
- R100 on entertainment
- R200 on transport
- R300 on other necessities

She didn't realise that snacks and takeaway had cost her R300 in one week.

Instead of feeling guilty, she decides to pack lunch more often and reduce unnecessary snack purchases. She can now redirect some of that money towards her savings goal.

The lesson isn't “never spend money.” It's “know where your money is going so you can choose where it should go.”

✅ Challenge:
Become a Money Tracker for the next 3 days. 🕵🏽‍♀️💰

Write down every expense, no matter how small.

Use this simple format:

What I bought: ________
Amount: R________
Need or Want: ________
Why did I buy it? ________

After three days, add up your spending and ask yourself:

“What surprised me most about where my money went?”

Then identify one spending habit you would like to improve.

🧠 Reflect:
“Where does most of my money currently go, and what did tracking my spending teach me about my financial habits?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I am aware of where my money goes. I track my spending, make intentional choices and use my money in ways that support my goals and future.”

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08/10/2026

Money Moves: Mastering Your Money, Building Your Future – Day 5

The 50/30/20 Rule — A Simple Way to Budget Your Money

💬 Quote:
“Every rand has a job; the key is deciding what that job should be.”

📖 Message:
The 50/30/20 rule is a simple budgeting method that divides your monthly after-tax income into three main categories:

50% for needs 🏠
30% for wants 🛍️
20% for savings 💰

The idea is to create a balance between taking care of your responsibilities, enjoying your money and preparing for your future.

For example, if your monthly after-tax income is R5,000, the guideline would look like this:

50% Needs = R2,500
Food, transport, housing, school or work-related necessities and other essential expenses.

30% Wants = R1,500
Entertainment, eating out, clothing you don't urgently need, subscriptions, hobbies and other non-essential purchases.

20% Savings = R1,000
Emergency savings, future goals, education, a planned purchase or other financial priorities.

The 50/30/20 rule is a guideline, not a strict law. Everyone's financial situation is different. Your essential expenses may be higher than 50%, especially when you have significant responsibilities or a limited income.

What matters most is understanding the principle: give your money a purpose before you spend it.

You don't have to wait until you earn a lot of money to practise good financial habits. Start with what you have and adjust your plan as your circumstances change.

🎯 Example:
Thando receives R2,000 after tax.

Using the 50/30/20 rule as a starting point, Thando could plan:

- R1,000 (50%) → Needs
- R600 (30%) → Wants
- R400 (20%) → Savings

Thando may discover that their actual needs require R1,200. That's okay. Instead of abandoning the budget completely, they can adjust the percentages and reduce their wants or savings temporarily.

The goal isn't to follow a formula perfectly. The goal is to make intentional decisions about your money.

✅ Challenge:
Create your own 50/30/20 budget.

Write down your monthly after-tax income:

💰 My income: R________

Then calculate:

🏠 50% Needs: R________
🛍️ 30% Wants: R________
💰 20% Savings: R________

Now ask yourself:

“Is this realistic for my current situation?”

If it isn't, adjust your percentages and create a budget that works for your reality.

🧠 Reflect:
“What did I learn from the 50/30/20 rule, and how can I use budgeting to become more intentional with my money?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I am learning to manage my money with wisdom and intention. I give my money a purpose, prioritise what matters and make financial choices that support my future.”

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07/10/2026

Money Moves: Mastering Your Money, Building Your Future – Day 4

Budgeting 101 — Give Every Rand a Purpose

💬 Quote:
“A budget is not about restricting your life; it’s about giving your money direction.”

📖 Message:
A budget is a simple plan for how you will use your money. Instead of wondering where your money went at the end of the month, a budget helps you decide where your money should go before you spend it.

Budgeting allows you to plan for your needs, wants, savings and financial goals. It can help you avoid unnecessary spending, prepare for upcoming expenses and become more intentional with every rand you receive.

You don't need a large income to start budgeting. Whether you receive R100, R500, R1,000 or more, the principle is the same: give your money a purpose.

A budget should also be realistic. It isn't about refusing yourself everything you enjoy. It's about finding a balance between enjoying today and preparing for tomorrow.

One budgeting guideline you can learn is the 50/30/20 rule:

50% → Needs 🏠
Money for essentials such as food, transport, housing and other necessary expenses.

30% → Wants 🛍️
Money for things you enjoy but don't necessarily need, such as entertainment, eating out or non-essential shopping.

20% → Savings 💰
Money towards savings, financial goals or building an emergency fund.

The 50/30/20 rule is a guideline, not a strict rule. Your personal circumstances may require you to adjust the percentages. The important lesson is to create a plan and intentionally manage what you have.

🎯 Example:
Imagine you receive R1,000 after tax.

Using the 50/30/20 guideline, you could plan:

- R500 — Needs
- R300 — Wants
- R200 — Savings or financial goals

Now your R1,000 has a purpose before you start spending it.

You might need to adjust the amounts depending on your circumstances, but the principle remains: don't let your money make decisions for you—make a plan for your money.

✅ Challenge:
Create your own mini budget for the next week.

Write down:

💰 Money I expect to receive: R_____
🏠 Needs: R_____
🛍️ Wants: R_____
💵 Savings/Goals: R_____

Then ask yourself:

“Does my budget reflect what I say is important to me?”

Try to give every rand a purpose before you spend it.

🧠 Reflect:
“Do I currently have a plan for my money, or do I usually spend first and think later? What could change if I started budgeting consistently?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I am capable of creating and following a budget. I manage my money with intention, give every rand a purpose and make choices that support my future.”

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06/10/2026

Money Moves: Mastering Your Money, Building Your Future – Day 3

Needs vs Wants — Learning the Difference

💬 Quote:
“Financial wisdom is knowing what you need, what you want, and when to choose between them.”

📖 Message:
One of the most important skills in managing money is knowing the difference between a need and a want.

A need is something essential for your health, safety, education or everyday life. Examples can include food, basic clothing, housing, transportation and healthcare.

A want is something that can make life more enjoyable or comfortable, but you can live without it. Examples can include eating at restaurants, the latest phone, designer clothes, entertainment or buying things simply because they are trending.

Wants are not bad. You are allowed to enjoy your money. Financial literacy is about learning to make intentional choices so that your wants don't prevent you from taking care of your needs, saving for your goals or preparing for the future.

Before spending money, pause and ask yourself:

“Do I need this, or do I simply want this?”

That small question can help you avoid unnecessary spending and make your money work towards what matters most.

🎯 Example:
You have R1,000 and need a new pair of school shoes because your current pair is damaged. You also want to buy a new pair of headphones because they are on sale.

The shoes are a need, while the headphones are a want.

You could prioritise buying the shoes first, then decide whether there is enough money left for the headphones without affecting your other responsibilities or savings goals.

The goal isn't to never buy things you want. It's to prioritise wisely.

✅ Challenge:
Look at your spending from the past week and create two lists:

3 Things I Needed:

1. ---
2. ---
3. ---

3 Things I Wanted:

1. ---
2. ---
3. ---

Now choose one want that you could delay, reduce or avoid this week. Instead, put that money towards something more important, such as savings or a financial goal.

🧠 Reflect:
“What do I sometimes treat as a need even though it is actually a want, and how could recognising the difference improve my financial decisions?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I make thoughtful choices with my money. I understand the difference between my needs and wants, and I choose to spend intentionally on what truly matters.”

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05/10/2026

Money Moves: Mastering Your Money, Building Your Future – Day 2

Money Mindset — Your Beliefs About Money Matter

💬 Quote:
“Your beliefs about money can shape the choices you make with it.”

📖 Message:
Your money mindset is the collection of thoughts, beliefs and attitudes you have about money.

Some people grow up believing that money is difficult to earn, that they will always struggle financially, or that spending money is the best way to enjoy life. Others believe that they can learn how to manage money, save consistently and build a better financial future.

Your beliefs don't automatically determine your financial future, but they can influence your habits and decision . If you believe, “I'm not good with money,” you may never take the time to learn about budgeting or saving. If you believe, “I can learn to manage my money better,” you are more likely to seek knowledge and practise better habits.

A healthy money mindset does not mean believing that you will become rich overnight. It means understanding that financial skills can be learned and improved.

You may not be able to control how much money you have today, but you can start becoming more intentional about how you think about, use and manage the money you have.

🎯 Example:
Two young people each receive R500.

The first person thinks, “I finally have money! Let me spend it before it's gone.” They spend the entire R500 without a plan.

The second person thinks, “How can I use this money wisely?” They decide to save R100, use R300 for needs and keep R100 for a planned want.

Neither person necessarily has more money. The difference is the mindset behind their choices.

✅ Challenge:
Write down 3 beliefs you currently have about money.

For example:

- “Money is difficult to manage.”
- “I need to have a lot of money before I can start saving.”
- “I am not good with money.”

Now challenge each belief. Ask yourself:

“Is this belief helping me or holding me back?”

Finally, write 3 healthier money beliefs you want to practise.

🧠 Reflect:
“What did I learn about money while growing up, and how might those beliefs influence the way I spend, save or think about money today?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I am capable of learning how to manage money wisely. I am developing a healthy money mindset, making intentional choices and building better financial habits for my future.”

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02/10/2026

Money Moves: Mastering Your Money, Building Your Future – Day 1

What Is Financial Literacy? — Understanding Your Relationship With Money

💬 Quote:
“Financial freedom begins with financial understanding.”

📖 Message:
Financial literacy is the ability to understand and manage money wisely. It includes knowing how to budget, save, spend, earn, borrow and make informed financial decisions.

But financial literacy is not only about numbers. It is also about understanding your relationship with money. Do you spend when you are stressed? Do you save before spending? Do you feel pressured to buy things because your friends have them? Do you know where your money goes each month?

The earlier you understand your money habits, the earlier you can begin changing them. You don't need to be rich to become financially responsible. You can start with whatever you have today—even if it is a small amount.

Your money may be limited, but your ability to make intentional choices can grow. Learning about money today can help you make better decisions tomorrow.

🎯 Example:
You receive R500. Instead of spending the entire amount immediately, you decide to think before spending. You put R100 into savings, use R250 for something you genuinely need, and keep R150 for a planned want.

The important lesson isn't the exact amounts—it is having a plan for your money instead of letting your money disappear without knowing where it went.

✅ Challenge:
For one day, become a Money Detective. 🕵🏽‍♀️💰

Write down every rand you spend today, no matter how small the purchase is. At the end of the day, ask yourself:

“Where did my money go, and did my spending reflect what is important to me?”

🧠 Reflect:
“What is my current relationship with money, and what is one financial habit I would like to improve?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I am learning to understand, manage and respect my money. I make intentional financial choices and I am building a stronger financial future.”

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01/10/2026

💰 eTEENz LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME 2026 💰

✨ OCTOBER THEME: FINANCIAL LITERACY ✨

Money Moves: Mastering Your Money, Building Your Future

Hello eTEENz! 👋🏽🧡

A new month means a new opportunity to learn, grow and build skills that can shape our future! 🚀

This October, we’re diving into FINANCIAL LITERACY — because knowing how to manage money is an important part of becoming independent, responsible and future-ready. 💸📚

Throughout our 22-day journal journey, we’ll explore:
🧠 Money mindset
💰 Budgeting & spending
🏦 Saving & investing
🛍️ Smart financial decisions
📈 Building your financial future

We’ll also learn about the 50/30/20 Rule — a simple budgeting method that divides monthly after-tax income into 50% for needs, 30% for wants, and 20% for savings.

This month, let’s learn to make our money work with purpose instead of letting money control our choices. 💪🏽

🔥 Better Money Habits. A Brighter Future.

Are you ready to make your Money Moves this October? 💰🚀

01/10/2026

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS MINDSET

Build It: Turning Ideas Into Impact

Day 26: Build It: Turning Your Idea Into Impact

💬 Quote:
“Great ideas create possibilities, but consistent action turns possibilities into impact.”

📖 Message:
Building something meaningful takes more than having a good idea. It requires vision, planning, action, patience and consistency. Your idea becomes valuable when it solves a problem, serves people or creates positive change. You may start small, but every step you take can teach you something and move you closer to your goal. Do not underestimate the power of starting with what you have and improving as you grow.

🎯 Example:
A young entrepreneur notices that learners in their community struggle to find affordable study resources. Instead of only talking about the problem, they create a small study-support service, start with a few learners, listen to feedback, improve the service and gradually reach more people. Their original idea becomes a practical solution that creates real impact.

✅ Challenge:
Take your idea one step further today. Write down the problem you want to solve, who you want to help, what you will offer and one action you can take this week. Then complete that first action.

🧠 Reflect:
“What problem does my idea solve?”
“Who could benefit from what I want to create?”
“Am I willing to start small and learn as I go?”
“What impact do I want my idea to have?”
“What action can I take today to move from an idea to implementation?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I have ideas worth developing. I have the courage to start, the discipline to continue and the willingness to learn. I can turn my ideas into solutions, create value and make a meaningful impact.”

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30/09/2026

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS MINDSET

Build It: Turning Ideas Into Impact

Day 25: Turning Your Idea Into Action

💬 Quote:
“An idea is only the beginning. Action is what turns possibility into progress.”

📖 Message:
Every business, project or solution begins with an idea, but an idea alone cannot create impact. Turning an idea into action requires you to set clear goals, make a plan and take the first step. You may not have everything figured out before you begin, and that is okay. Start with what you have, learn along the way, make adjustments and keep moving forward. Progress often begins with one small action.

🎯 Example:
You have an idea to start a handmade bracelet business. Instead of only talking about it, you write down your target customers, choose a few designs, calculate your costs, buy the materials you can afford, make your first samples and show them to potential customers. Your idea has now moved from your imagination into action.

✅ Challenge:
Take one real step toward an idea you have today. Write it down, create a simple plan, research something you need, make a sample, contact someone who can help or start the first task. Do not wait for everything to be perfect.

🧠 Reflect:
“What idea have I been thinking about but not acting on?”
“What is the smallest step I can take today to move it forward?”
“What am I afraid might happen if I start?”
“Am I waiting for perfection when I could be making progress?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I have the courage to take action. I do not have to have everything figured out before I begin. I can start small, learn, improve and keep moving forward. My actions can turn my ideas into meaningful impact.”

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29/09/2026

ENTREPRENEURSHIP & BUSINESS MINDSET

Build It: Turning Ideas Into Impact

Day 24: Discipline: Building Even When Nobody Is Watching

💬 Quote:
“Discipline is choosing what you want most over what you want now.”

📖 Message:
Discipline is doing the work even when there is no audience, no applause and no one checking on you. In entrepreneurship, success is often built through small actions repeated consistently: planning, learning, improving, showing up and keeping your promises. What you do privately eventually shapes what you achieve publicly. You do not need to feel motivated every day; you need to build habits that keep you moving toward your goals.

🎯 Example:
A young entrepreneur decides to work on their business for one hour every afternoon, even when there are no customers watching. They improve their product, respond to messages, learn new skills, plan content and keep track of their progress. The results may not appear immediately, but their consistent effort gradually builds a stronger business.

✅ Challenge:
Choose one important goal you are working toward and complete one meaningful task for it today — even if nobody will see it, praise you for it or know that you did it.

🧠 Reflect:
“What am I willing to keep doing even when nobody is watching?”
“Are my daily habits moving me closer to the person and entrepreneur I want to become?”
“What small action can I repeat consistently?”

💭 Affirmation:
“I am disciplined, consistent and committed to my goals. I do the work even when nobody is watching. My small actions are building the future I want.”

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