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💸 5 Best Passive Income Apps (Free&Easy)

Studying full-time is tough enough — add to that the stress of limited funds, data costs, and daily expenses, and it's clear why so many South African students are looking for easy, passive ways to earn online . The good news? You don’t need to start a business or take on a second job. With just a smartphone or laptop and an internet connection, you can start earning real money or rewards while you study, sleep, or scroll. Here are 5 trusted apps that I've personally used and recommend: 🧠 1. ySense – Get Paid to Take Surveys, Watch Videos & More Best for: Students with a bit of free time Payouts: PayPal, Skrill, Payoneer, or gift cards ySense is a legitimate online micro-task platform where you can earn money for completing surveys, watching ads, signing up for free trials, and more. What makes it great is the daily availability of tasks and the low cashout threshold. You can earn a few rands a day just by clicking and answering questions in your spare time. ...
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