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Debt Counselling: An Important Part of Managing Assets in South Africa

Debt counselling - Debtline

The numbers don’t lie – there’s over R2.5 trillion in personal debt in South Africa right now. Even more staggering is that R70 billion to R100 billion of that belongs to consumers already undergoing debt counselling. According to Benay Sager, Chairperson of the NDCA, South Africa has a world-class debt […]

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South Africa’s 25 Basis Point Rate Cut: What It Means for Your Debt

Debtline - Interest Rate Cut

In September 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) finally delivered some financial relief, cutting its repo rate by 25 basis points (bps) from 8.25% to 8.00%. The rate cut indeed kicked-started a gradual interest rate easing cycle after more than four years without cuts. Although an apparently small adjustment, […]

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Celebrate Heritage Day with Smart Financial Goals

Heritage Day Finances - Debtline

September is a beautiful month for South Africans. It marks the turning of seasons and the celebration of our diverse cultures. We’ve got an entire day set aside to celebrate where we come from and how it connects us.  The question many South Africans currently have is how they can […]

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2025 is Looking Good for Debt as SA Dodges Another Recession

No recession for South Africa

South Africa’s economic journey in 2024 has been a challenging one. It has been marked by persistent load shedding, global economic uncertainty, and financial pressures on households. Despite these difficulties, the country’s resilience shone through. Now, we’ve learned that it grew better in the second quarter of 2024 and may […]

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