A matric dance is one of the fun events that matric pupils appreciate attending during one the most stressful years in their schooling career, but the cost behind it can be threatening to their household budget.
Head of Financial Education at Old Mutual, John Manyike, said the annual matric fever is unmatched and the cost is never mentioned thereafter.
“You don’t have to look far to find out just how serious the annual matric fever is,” he said.
He said traditionally, while the boys check out limo prices, the girls are looking for dress designers.
“Definitely nothing off the peg for this once-in-a-lifetime event. The price? Not bad at around R13 000, considering that the dance…
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