South Africans Face Cold & Harsh Winter with Electricity Costs and VAT Hikes

Debt Rescue’s latest national survey reveals a stark reality for South African households under intense pressure from rising electricity costs.  According to the findings, 79% of consumers now rely on prepaid electricity and only load what they can afford — often leaving homes without power before month-end. Even more troubling, 86% of respondents said they’ve […]

The Latest Debt Rescue Survey: Consumers Struggling to Keep the Lights On!

In a recent interview with SABC News, Anneline van der Poel, COO at Debt Rescue, painted a sobering picture of South Africa’s deepening financial distress. Drawing from the latest Debt Rescue survey, she revealed how ordinary consumers are already cutting back on food and transport to keep the lights on — and this was before […]