Economic Challenges for Consumers

Midterm Budget Implications In this interview on SAfm, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Operations Officer at Debt Rescue, discusses the midterm budget’s implications for ordinary South African consumers.  She explains that the budget largely focuses on the national economy rather than directly addressing the needs of consumers, who continue to feel financial strain.  Listen to […]

South Africa’s Financial Struggles Reflect a Tough Year

The recent budget update reveals a challenging economic environment for South Africans, with many households struggling to stay afloat. SARS Feels the Strain as Tax Collections Drop SARS has seen a noticeable jump in requests for payment extensions, suspensions, and final notices, which shows just how much pressure South Africans are feeling financially. Many people […]