South Africans Face “Energy Poverty”

In a recent interview with Smile FM, Annaline van der Poel discussed the findings of Debt Rescue’s latest national survey, highlighting how electricity hikes are pushing South African households past their financial limits. Van der Poel explained why Debt Rescue conducts these surveys: “We think it’s so critical to know what consumers are experiencing and […]

Consumers Cutting Essentials to Afford Electricity

In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Legal Officer at Debt Rescue, shared alarming findings from their latest national survey. The results revealed that 86% of South African households are already cutting back on groceries and transport just to afford electricity, and this was before Eskom’s 12.7% tariff increase for direct […]

Lights Out Before Month-End

In a recent eNCA interview, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Operating Officer at Debt Rescue, painted a sobering picture of household finances in South Africa. Based on their latest national consumer survey, families are being forced to make impossible choices, with many unable to afford both electricity and food. Van der Poel revealed that 79% […]