SMU FM encourages South Africans to avoid splurging on Expensive Valentines gifts
Consumers Advised to Be Mindful of Price Hikes for Valentine’s Day Gifts
By David Hendricks Consumers are being cautioned about Valentine’s Day gift price increases as they plan to spoil their loved ones. Last-minute purchases will likely boost retail sales. Per EWN, some individuals will rush to buy gifts to enhance Wednesday’s celebration. Debt Rescue’s CEO Neil Roets has emphasised the importance of not falling into a debt […]
Smile FM speaks to Annaline van de Poel about the Decrease in Disposable Income
Petrol price increase will erode what little is left of South Africans’ disposable income
By Ashley Lechman South Africa’s cost-of-living crisis just reached a new high with news that motorists will be hit with yet another petrol price hike. This follows the announcement by the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy of the official fuel price adjustments for February 2024, showing a jump in the price of both 93 […]
Alarm bells ring as South Africans fall deeper into debt
‘Virtually the entire population of this country are in deep trouble and have no idea where or how help is coming from,’ said Debt Rescue CEO Neil Roets. The number of deeply indebted consumers in South Africa over the past three months has risen sharply compared to the same period last year, The Citizen reports. Debt Rescue […]
SA motorists face 6.25% Sanral tariff hike
By Philippa Larkin Despite Sanral moderating the tariff increase, the hike will deal a blow to South African motorists after a sharp spike in petrol prices earlier this month. South African motorists’ pockets will be even under more strain after the South African National Roads Agency (Sanral) at the weekend notified the public of the […]