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Here’s how the government bailouts of SOEs will affect consumers Durban – The bailouts from government to various state-owned enterprises (SOEs) will have a significant effect on consumers, according to Debt Rescue’s Neil Roets. The funds required from government for such bailouts are enormous. Eskom has been granted an additional bailout of R59billion, but without… Continued
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South Africans have been warned to brace themselves for tough times in the new year. Debt Rescue chief executive Neil Roets has cautioned consumers to enjoy the festive season responsibly and not get in debt. He said major price increases are predicted for food and essential items due to the slow economic growth rate. Roets… Continued
Cape Town – Consumers are in for a rough ride in 2018 and are warned to tighten their belts even further. Neil Roets, chief executive of Debt Rescue, said many South Africans who barely made ends meet during the year have plunged themselves ever deeper into debt over the holiday season. “With major price increases… Continued
Free yourself from debts with these four tips. South Africans were the biggest borrowers in the world in 2014. That’s according to a report issued by the World Bank. Debt Rescue also reports that citizens use more than half of their salary to pay off debts. “More than half of consumers have to use 75%… Continued
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