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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As the year wraps up, the festive season comes alive, filled with excitement, family gatherings, and of course, shopping! With Christmas just around the corner, many South Africans are counting down the days to Black Friday – a perfect time to get those holiday gifts sorted without emptying the bank […]
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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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The first rule of thumb with the Debt Review journey is that you need to entrust your finances with reliable debt counsellors. While an array of debt review specialists are available online, selecting the first Google search result isn’t always the best idea. It would be advisable to find an NCR-registered debt […]
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We’ve seen an increase in debt among South Africans over the past few years, especially during Covid. And with the massive interest hikes on debt, things have gone south for many residents in the past couple of years. There’s some good news and growing relief on the way for struggling […]
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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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Have you recently been behind on your debt payments? If yes, you may have come into contact with debt collectors. Debt collectors are independent individuals or organisations that creditors hire to follow up with debtors who have overdue repayments. If you are worried that a debt collector will show up […]
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Money plays a big role in impacting our lives. It not only impacts our financial well-being but also our happiness and sense of security. That being said, there are a lot of South Africans that struggle to reach financial freedom. Instead, they are locked in a constant battle with a […]
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Do you have a lot of debt and struggle to keep up with your monthly payments, worry not – you don’t have to handle the stress of counting your cents to survive any longer! Believe it or not there are options available that could change the way you spend and […]
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Many South Africans are in spiralling debt and feel overwhelmed by the situation, unaware of their financial future. You might be among the many struggling to keep your head above water and thus heard that debt review might be the answer. Read: 3 Common Misconceptions about Debt Review But what […]
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