Fuel Price Hike and Festive Finances

Annaline van der Poel, COO of Debt Rescue, joined Vuma 103 FM to discuss the impact of South Africa’s recent 25-cent-per-litre petrol price hike on household finances. She explored how this increase affects both immediate budgets and long-term financial planning, especially as families prepare for the festive season.  Listen to the Interview This discussion focused […]

South Africans Facing Festive Season Financial Pressures

This festive season, the rising costs of petrol, electricity, and utilities are straining household budgets across South Africa. Annaline van der Poel, COO of Debt Rescue, joined Smile 90.4 FM to explore the financial challenges facing consumers. Listen to the Interview Annaline offers realistic advice for families struggling to balance their festive plans with the […]

Survey Reveals Financial Struggles Among South African Consumers

South Africans are cash-strapped before payday Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, responded to Standard Bank’s recent survey revealing that many South Africans are cash-strapped before payday. He described the findings as alarming, highlighting a broader issue of financial insecurity across all income brackets. Roets pointed out that rising inflation and historically high interest rates […]

US Policies Could Hurt South Africa’s Economy

Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, expresses concern that Donald Trump’s return to the US presidency could spell trouble for South Africans. His “America First” policies might tighten trade rules, threatening the benefits South Africa enjoys under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa).  South Africans Are Already Under Pressure Many South Africans are already […]