South Africa’s economy improves, but households remain under pressure

Debt is another pressure point Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, said the combination of fuel, food and municipal cost increases had contributed to a deeper consumer debt crisis. “The fact is, people are simply unable to make ends meet every month, and are using their store and credit cards to fill the gap.” “The […]

Debt Review and the National Credit Act: Your Rights Explained

Struggling to meet monthly debt repayments can be stressful. Between the constant calls from creditors and the anxiety of trying to make ends meet, it is easy to feel like you are entirely out of options. However, as a South African consumer, you have robust legal mechanisms designed specifically to protect you when times get […]