
Jabulani Money review
Fast, small and clearly registered; ask for the quotation before you count on the amount.
A Sandton-based online payday lender registered in 2025, lending R500 to R5 000 with a decision in 10–25 minutes and transfers that post within minutes at the major banks. Repayment extensions are offered.
Who it suits: A first-time online borrower who needs a small amount today and wants the money to land before the shops close.
MoneyMatcher rating
3.5- Transparency
- 3/5
- Cost
- 3/5
- Speed
- 5/5
- Flexibility
- 3/5
Operator named, costs published, claims that match the law
How far below the legal maximum it prices
Application to money in your account
Amounts, terms, extensions, early settlement
Borrowing money costs money — only borrow what you can afford to repay. Lenders listed here publish a National Credit Regulator registration; matching services are not lenders and are labelled as such. The order of our lists reflects our partner agreements; the star ratings are our own. Costs shown as "legal maximum" are the caps set by the National Credit Act, not a lender's price.
Key facts
Read from the company's own site on 25 August 2026
| Type | Registered credit provider |
|---|---|
| Legal name | Clearwave Innovations (Pty) Ltd |
| Company registration | 2025/213906/07 |
| NCR registration | NCRCP22362 (as published by the lender) |
| Products | short-term |
| Loan amounts | R500 – R5 000 |
| Payout | Decision in 10–25 minutes; transfers typically post within 5 minutes, same or next business day at the latest |
| Website | www.jabulanimoney.co.za |
Source: https://www.jabulanimoney.co.za/ (R500 to R5 000 loan pages; decision 10–25 min; transfers within 5 minutes; extensions offered; NCRCP22362 in footer)
Where it does well
- Transfers post within minutes at the major banks
- Repayment extensions and early repayment
- NCRCP number and company registration printed on every page
Where it doesn't
- First loans start small
- No cost example published on the site — read the pre-agreement quotation
- Registered in 2025, so little track record
Questions about Jabulani Money
›Is Jabulani Money registered with the NCR?
Clearwave Innovations (Pty) Ltd publishes registration number NCRCP22362 on its site. You can confirm any number on the NCR's public register or by calling 0860 627 627.
›How much can I borrow from Jabulani Money?
Jabulani Money offers R500 – R5 000, subject to its affordability assessment. First loans are usually capped lower and rise after on-time repayment.
›How quickly does Jabulani Money pay out?
Decision in 10–25 minutes; transfers typically post within 5 minutes, same or next business day at the latest. Your bank's clearing time decides when the money lands.
›What does a loan from Jabulani Money cost?
Jabulani Money shows the cost in its pre-agreement quotation. Use our calculators for the legal maximum on your amount and term and compare the quotation against it.
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Jabulani Money
3.5