HOW MUCH IT COSTS TO GIVE BIRTH & RAISE A CHILD IN S. AFRICA: A FINANCIAL REALITY CHECK! 0-18 YEARS

[@MukundiTshililo]

I just found out my girlfriend is pregnant and i'm going to be a dad. It's crazy how the algorithm works. I've been stressing about the upcoming costs😭

[@JerryMjeke2501]

tips from me as father of two boys allow your kids attend those kasi creche until the age of 4 then from 5 years introduce him/her to those middle class creche and take them to those public school you attended then later on when you see you have saved enough then move them to those private school, then your children would have bit history of Kasi nd Urban growing up. So that should anything happen to you guys cant afford the private you can always take him to kasi. That how my boys are growing a bit of everything sharpe their minds.

[@BrotherTshepang]

😂😂😂😂😂 Congrats bro

[@QhayiyaCobo-ts9me]

​@@JerryMjeke2501No just send them to private schools.

[@nkululekomabaso1629]

Usenjeni😂

[@FictionHubZA]

Congratulations

[@henrychiremba304]

This is the perfect ad to promote abstinence

[@suzygirl1843]

Perfect ad to promote interracial relationships for black women. South African girls are NOT race loyal. With an influx of Chinese, black men won't compete

[@itumelengmahaole5890]

Lol

[@EnHl3]

I agree 😂

[@richardzungu2447]

This must be played in all the grooves

[@lydiamathipa4596]

😂😂😂

[@simphiwe_stb]

bro i wont lie, i love these type of content and topic/ideas. they very real and grounded in reality of a south african not these articles we see from people in the USA or UK

[@mygreyworld]

Thank you for the informative video.👌🏾 *Staunchly childfree* gang where are you? 😎

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

@@mygreyworld 🕺🏿

[@fruitypopwhickle6806]

Heeeeeere!!!😂 And life is soo good!👌🏾

[@mygreyworld]

Sooo liberating! 😊

[@IsabellaS967]

Heyyy

[@EnHl3]

We are here Gang Gang _ Childfree for life!!!🎉

[@thembingcezu2114]

I gave birth vaginally last year @ a birthing center with midwives and I did not pay more than R15k. I claimed back from medical aid without a hustle because it's actually cheaper for them.

[@filledwithfaith_]

Which birthing centre did you use sisi?

[@BrotherTshepang]

Not Zimasa about to say "the cost of not pulling out"😂😂😂

[@mooshtaffa]

Shhh 🤫

[@nkululekomabaso1629]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@hlonelikhayagxashe2356]

very rude this one 🤣🤣🤣

[@thinadlamini4671]

😂😂😂😂

[@Chucky123-s7u]

The topic of pregnancies to girls 17 year olds and under (from 10 year olds) should be discussed on every platform.

[@LarryZAR]

I'm having my first child in my thirties. Danko.

[@thamsanqasabela6360]

Bro I have told myself that too ay😩😩

[@nadiamolapo9347]

❤

[@ethichadebe]

😂😂 ubathuke wabaqeda abantwana, I love the content bhuti

[@falliblepossiblygullible2920]

Ubalayile😂😂😂😂. Bayabhora

[@mbalenhleg542]

Syabonga kodwa I look forward to giving my little angel all the love and spoils and everything more.

[@kmdinake]

I'm not one for generalizations but it's quite funny how the cost of education keeps rising while the quality of education keeps declining. Ya neh!

[@falliblepossiblygullible2920]

Yeah, seems like we're converging towards private schools. I mean, the 30% pass rate for me is an indicator of the downwards trajectory we're taking

[@manny8042]

Lol We just had our first born two weeks ago (It's a daughter). I'm so glad we planned and took our time for having a baby. Having an unplanned baby is really crazy business. The cost of giving birth at the Hospital alone at a private hospital is plus minus is R21 000, It was a natural birth, but they were expecting the mother of my child to actually give a C-Section cause of the claims can amount to R40 000 which is crazy but we chose not to go that route, but I understand that some women can't handle the natural childbirth as it may be a health risk depending on the state of your health. The Doctors didn't even really do anything but consult and give advice. My props really goes out to all the nurses that took care of us they really deserve bonuses!

[@likhayadiko6045]

They always push for c sections coz it's money for them, so annoying. Congratulations on your baby girl

[@manny8042]

@@likhayadiko6045 They really love milking Medical Aids, our money really! Thank you! 🙏🏾

[@Cranedabuilder]

Love your content bro. This episode idea must have been an argument between yourself and your significant other YA GETTT! 😅

[@becauseitsjoyinafrica]

Hi Zimasa, thank you always for great, engaging content. The costs start even before the baby is born, seeing that even baby showers resemble mini white weddings!!!!!!!!! In addition, at private schools, there' the extracurricular activities. School tours are international to the US, UK, Australia just to mention a few. From Grade 3, a child must have a tablet, in private schools they will tell you it must be an iPad. Then, there is the never ending social activities around the bundle's birthday, events that have become drinking festivals for parents. Kuningi and it's getting kuningiest.

[@TheBAHUBSA]

The iPad requirement isn’t true, my kids private school provides laptops for them

[@LithembaLento]

Really interesting stuff Zimasa! The banter is much appreciated as well 😅

[@FictionHubZA]

I was thinking about this a few minutes ago. The algorithm knows my thoughts

[@zakhelebhengu4360]

...And then your child becomes a Phara💔

[@EnHl3]

😂😂😂😂

[@allKetso]

😂😂😂

[@Ozymandias001]

Always choose vaginal delivery… yes it’s cheaper but it’s also better for your body and womb if you wish to have more than 3 kids in future

[@EnHl3]

Loved the hilarious delivery on such a tense subject 😂

[@MillenialKay]

Thanks for pulling out those stats for us😊😊 Very helpful and informative

[@keaganpeters4691]

2 years back i had my 1st born. discovery medical covered a c-section, the break down cost was around 88thousand including gynaecologist visits and scans prior to giving birth. currently, i am crying with the costs of pampers and wet wipes. kunzima..

[@thabangbotha9426]

Nice video as usual, keen given all this chat about hosting F1 in SA. Can you do a video on the cost of hosting an F1 race including how other races are funded in other countries.

[@thabangbotha9426]

Tag Gayton after 😂

[@views_by_mali]

I've been struggling with getting the strength to tell my family that I won't ever be having a child (getting a vasectomy). Not only because of the costs and terrible economy. But also, what world am I bringing a child in to. To much chaos in life. To much crime, to much violence, to much corruption, etc. Will there even be jobs in 2035? I do want a family one day, but, it's a dream I've chosen to let go of😢🥺

[@ziphelelekhumalo9429]

Don't give up, my guy. Situations change and you never know you might be able to handle those concerns when you get older

[@nkululekomabaso1629]

Me too 👆🏽

[@FictionHubZA]

Bro. Your ancestors lived through apartheid, wars and colonialism. And they still managed to have families. It's not about the time period you were born into its about how you manage it.

[@ziphelelekhumalo9429]

@@FictionHubZA facts

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

Very good point, however, IL still pull out thou. Look foward to maybe being an Unc one day thou...​@@FictionHubZA

[@CosmicNinja360]

3:32 As an unemployed terror this feels targeted😭

[@mohapikobuoa7014]

Your video is quite informative, and it’s clear you’ve done your research on the costs of raising a child in South Africa. However, I believe it’s important to approach this topic with more nuance. While the estimated cost of over R3 million by age 18 might be accurate for some families, as you claim, not everyone’s lifestyle is the same. Many of us grew up in households that likely spent far less annually, yet we still received a decent upbringing and turned out just fine. Referring to children as "little unemployed terrors" feels dismissive and counterproductive. It’s crucial to remember that, despite the financial costs involved, children bring immense joy and fulfilment to many families. Labelling the decision to have children as something to avoid purely due to costs could be seen as fearmongering and oversimplifies a complex, personal choice. This perspective overlooks the emotional rewards, societal contributions, and personal growth that come with raising a child. Focusing solely on financial concerns can create unnecessary fear, contribute to declining birth rates, and deepen inequalities, as less affluent families may feel pressured to avoid parenthood. Such narratives risk undermining the value of family, community, and the future societal structure as a whole.

[@ndumiiiiso]

this is all fearmongering, While it is true that raising a child does involve some unavoidable costs, the idea that babies are overwhelmingly expensive is largely based on choices made by parents. Many of the expenses often cited as essential are, in fact, optional.

[@simphiwe_stb]

if you were to estimate, how much would you a consersevative amount is of raising a kid from 0 - 18 years?

[@FictionHubZA]

Ya. My mother didn't even spend 60k on us a year.😂

[@SiphoMnisi-p5v]

Man, don't pull up with that Hotep crap

[@herchellparsons9890]

Yep, this is fearmongering at its best. Majority of South africa doesn't even make 90k a year let alone spend that on one child.

[@SiphoMnisi-p5v]

@@herchellparsons9890 man is BSimg with those stats don't get us wrong. But lest not pretend most people have kids without proper planning and we as a society bare the issues that come with that when they become terrorists

[@LaToyaMadikizela]

As a new mom to a 4 month old, this is very helpful. Right now I'm paying for his nanny and also because I'm breastfeeding I'm eating A LOT, which means doubling up on groceries. Something I did not think to add to my budget

[@agentwilla]

Great content bro, keep it up that's some reality check right there.

[@mthiyanesonomo]

Oh and the lawyers for when they take you to maintenance or children's court. because of the number of people who separate after having kids - Another topic for another day

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

@@mthiyanesonomo hei! new parents often separate like they get paid to do it bathong yho!

[@3039597]

It's toxic AF, but it's true

[@thabisomogale8344]

My baby came 6 weeks premature and was in ICU for 3 weeks. I thank God that I joined my employers medical aid when I did because my daughter's hospital stay cost Discovery R254k and they paid every cent. I don't remember what the cost of my wife's surgery was though

[@chantellemodisane]

😭😭😭😭

[@shaznewa752]

How does discovery delta essential work do they cover teeth and spectacles

[@keLv_dGeneRAL]

Love the humour and staying on point.😹

[@mthiyanesonomo]

You forgot to mention damages or inhlawulo for for us Black people at least for the unmarried...

[@christophersemenya9890]

Well researched content as always bawo ❤😂🎉

[@simamkelekuhlezweni7422]

Thank you for helping say no video games subscriptions, books will be my child's best friend. 😂

[@Nyameka-j7z]

While some countries pay one a fee for every child one births. We are being swindle guys and they wonder why the birth rate is dropping in some continents. Japan recorded zero births for 90days...

[@MasBuzo-zj6zt]

Moral of the story, there’s no better time than right now to have a kid 👍

[@falliblepossiblygullible2920]

That's relative. Could be the worst time now if you're unemployed. Even if the costs are lower than they will be in the future, it doesn't make a difference since you have nothing to give. Whereas the future might be a better time if you're employed, even if the price is high. It'll be worse in the future if the price is high and you're unemployed

[@RhythmAndRibs]

The price ranges of things are way off, especially schooling, that's location-dependent. Homeschooling is even cheaper.

[@TheRealMaulidi]

This is something a single parent should absolutely not have to go through. My gosh these figures. 👀

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

The costs related to raising bambinos often depend on the choices made by the rents. Anyway, Get somebody else to do it! I ain't doing it. Ke shap!

[@viwembande9497]

Who are these new borns who cost more than 100k a Year. You guys have money neh

[@mndeni4729]

Ai, nami im confused

[@DjyMiizoSA]

my girl just gave birth and i’m seeing this

[@siphesihlengcobo2695]

We paid R21K for C section for our 1st born this year January

[@mooshtaffa]

Public or Private hospital ?

[@likhayadiko6045]

I gave birth to both my kids at a public hospital and had the best experience both times. It was free. Both natural births

[@J-d7f]

I think maybe not having a child might be the most financial viable decision one can make😂

[@rottencarrot]

Its people spending between8k and 15k for a stroller for me... sure, call me poverty minded but that "little terror" doesnt know you spent 1 months salary for the average house-hold to push them around... or that they are wearing designer sneakers while they cant walk.

[@ndumisomhlongo7711]

Nah, its not THAT bad. Just say you're terrified of being a parent.

[@NkazimulosihleSithole]

When did Mooshtaffa start being funny😂😂😂

[@avelamagazi1606]

You could've ended on the lack of employment after studying for a 4 year degree 😂after spending R1M 😂

[@xstreamhd7082]

lol i got two, i'm still tryna make 4 more 😂

[@RandomSouthAfricanMan]

Nah! How much does a Vasectomy cost?

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

Even me I'd like to know.

[@_Justin_Case]

"To send that brat..." 🤣🤣🤣 "Really obedient..." Zimasa got a full dose of his vitamin Violence today.

[@thabomike5010]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Loved it

[@nompiloangelmakamo5414]

I gave birth to baby boy last year May through c section coz baby was big & had complications, if you think a cost of living is high try having a baby😊

[@simonmahlangu923]

Yhoooo yhoooo yhooo chief......am becoming a father in 6 weeks. Uthini kimi mara ye?😭😭😭

[@BatsiraiMusuka]

You’ll be just fine. In fact, you will become more than fine… we are not here for only-children 😅

[@IsabellaS967]

😂😂😂 don't stress buti. Congratulations also

[@nduduzohlophe6725]

Gents let’s buy them those Minerva’s and Yaz

[@nduduzohlophe6725]

Nithi umuntu oke amithise nje koda 😭

[@mfundoshabalala9231]

Man you should’ve released this earlier 😢that’s a lot of Rands

[@bougzin]

This is no way too start a Friday!!!

[@Luba_Dyasi]

Me & my wife paid 29k for the C-section & R650 for each gynecologist visit during our pregnancy back in 2022

[@zamamanana1124]

😂😂😂 Did you just say Terror.....😂😂😂😂

[@mathapelo4781]

My 2 kids cost me R10 000 each for the first year of life .The amount lowers when they stop drinking formular and using nappies.

[@Dr_Mathe_Omdala]

March has a high birth rate because babies are made in June during winter . Buy a heater guys

[@lady_lebz3869]

Me watching this with 5month old twins 😅

[@mooshtaffa]

😬 bundles of joy

[@MT-04]

I regret watching this video b4 I have my firstborn, please take it down you're giving us anxiety🤣🤣. Imagine paying those cost ubanjiswe ilahla😭😭

[@thabisoeasyboy219]

based on the names now we know which tribes make the most babies 🤣😂😂

[@FictionHubZA]

You can name your child anything though.

[@thorishocollinnonyane6007]

Natural birth was just over R30k

[@pamaerysovershares7373]

I’ve always wanted two kids, max. I might just lock up after one kid aibo 😭

[@zuzanidumile8984]

To us 🥂 April kids that dodged the stats bullet🥂 to Us🥂

[@chantellemodisane]

Thank god I don’t want kid. This just tops the cake

[@buhlesihlali]

More babies in March cos people were having too much tlof tlof in June😂winter vibes

[@pinnacleinfinity9211]

Now calculate the cost of not having kids for ourselves and the overall economy.

[@Loaded_Instinct33]

its too expensive right now I'm raising my brothers kids 1st she's 19 n the second is 9 I don't think I'll have kids of my own its too much n I'm a 32 yo male

[@blxckoutbxyww]

condoms are R55.95 by the way...

[@paballobutelezi5532]

Not you calling our bundles "brads" loool but thanks for an interesting topic although in reality its not so interesting as a parent

[@undergroundkid8337]

this should not stop you from making babies

[@LesegoRaseleka]

Marry and multiply 💯

[@undergroundkid8337]

@@LesegoRaselekai dont know bout marriage but kids yes

[@saint-antoinelaurent]

1:30 happy birthday !

[@thobanivitaleous2837]

when it comes to baby names, its funny because my son's name is Lubanzi.😁

[@princechiloane1774]

Nah unless i win the lottery, my kids wont see private schools, they're alot of good public schools out there haibo 😂

[@bando_nollie]

3:32 lmao 🤣

[@MasBuzo-zj6zt]

To be honest this video was supposed to drop a week before festive😂😂

[@PalesaS17]

Yoh ha a 👏🏾

[@simphiwe_stb]

I wonder how much the poor poor families spend and how much the rich

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

I reckon the difference is night and day.

[@katlegoMatlala78]

😂😂😂😂 brothers o negative gorrrrrreeee. It's literally giving, have a child at your own risk😅

[@NosizweZiqubu]

My baby girl was born in 2023 and her second name is Lisakhanya 😂.

[@Voola_Vala]

I am raising a baby girl she costs me 7 billion a month, the boy is at 3 Trillion a month.

[@simphiwe_stb]

little terror of joy

[@stuckinmyroom1210]

😂😂 Technically. Sikhule ngePapa namanzi u can pull it off too if you dont care much. Anyway give birth to those Kids guys. The IMF debt awaits us😂😂

[@falliblepossiblygullible2920]

Soze. I would rather die childless than subject innocent beings to poverty. Ngitofa nayo lenhlupheko yam, ngeke ngidlulisele phambili

[@nkululekomabaso1629]

Andizi okwangempela manje

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

Okay shap, let's get married then. 😆😆

[@nkululekomabaso1629]

@@MentalFacility-u7o sure 😁

[@SA_PASF]

Cost of rasing a white baby

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

@@SA_PASF cost of rasing a rich baby.

[@ndumisomhlongo7711]

Basically, that's what I heard also

[@allKetso]

Kids are so cute and adorable, but im good. 😂 this money is too much. The last thing i want is for my baby to grow up and talk about breaking generational poverty just coz someone bought them an iphone because i couldn't afford 😂😂 hai

[@SbusisoNkosi-22]

😂😂😂not pulling

[@becauseitsjoyinafrica]

Early bird 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤🎉🎉

[@tinamaps1605]

If u raise lil brats, then one will spend such money. 😂😅

[@NK-uf1ek]

Do you’ll still trust stats SA?

[@ayandamoeketsi1325]

My baby costs R5000 per year.

[@Ntandoyenkosibiya]

Yhoo uhlalaphi? That’s including grant money

[@MrNdamase]

My brother you are missing a zero here

[@jhb_neo]

🤣🤣 bang out of order mate

[@coopersibusisogengedanny3752]

This is for middle class folk

[@wade2033]

Thank god that I don’t want children. I got a great career and I can spend all of that money on myself 😂 Good luck to the rest of y’all.

[@mamahlahamoloi6950]

Let's hope you will be blessed with a life where you'll never need any kids any people to help you. Coz otherwise all the 'thingz' you spend money on would then need to step up.

[@amberleach5501]

We will pay your kids to take care of us lol

[@wade2033]

@@amberleach5501FACTS! 😂

[@mamahlahamoloi6950]

@amberleach5501 well, pray that they take up careers in taking care of people who choose to be selfish 🤣🤣🤣 and that they were raised well and won't abuse you in your fragile state

[@MentalFacility-u7o]

@@mamahlahamoloi6950 come up with new arguments! The classic 'who will take care of you when you are older', is a old and tired fear mongering tactic to coerce people into choices that they don't want for themselves. Having children so they can 'help' you is not selfish? Lmao! 1855 mentality.

[@motheobokaba]

6:20 😂😂😂

[@lesegotseke4289]

🤣🤣 you right Terror, flipn nonsense.

[@Rafa-y7c1m]

Ah my bro, some of were raised to adulthood with only 100k if lucky cause people were horny and stupid