How to survive the festive season spending

by Keely Goodall South Africans are enjoying a petrol price respite, but it is sadly not enough to save us from festive season economic struggles. Clarence Ford speaks with Annaline van der Poel, the COO of Debt Rescue The rising cost of food, electricity, and interest rates have pushed South Africans to their absolute limit. While […]

Smile FM speaks to Annaline van der Poel about South Africans facing a bleak festive season

MTBPS: Austerity measures and tax hikes raise economic stability fears

By Ina Opperman Just like consumers have to tighten their spending during the cost-of-living crisis, government has to cut spending in the MTBPS. Wednesday’s MTBPS will affect South African households as government’s austerity measures designed to get the country out of its debt spiral will have severe consequences regarding the delivery of crucial public services. Minister […]