Stay informed with the latest news and expert opinions from South Africa’s leading news agencies. Debt Rescue’s CEO Neil Roets and Debt Rescue’s COO, Annaline van der Poel, shares economic insights, explains how debt review can help over-indebted consumers, and valuable financial advice. From expert interviews to breaking news, this page brings you honest discussions about money, debt counselling, and actionable tips to help you take control of your debt.
In ʼn onlangse episode van Impak met Esté Gross op Pretoria FM, het Annaline van der Poel, Bedryfshoof van Debt Rescue, ernstige kommer uitgespreek oor die finansiële druk op Suid-Afrikaanse huishoudings. Volgens ʼn meningsopname wat Debt Rescue voor en ná die 12.7%-verhoging in Eskom-tariewe gedoen het, het 86% van respondente aangedui dat hulle minder kos
Ondanks die onlangse verlaging in brandstofpryse en ’n afname in inflasie, sê Annalien van der Poel, Bedryfshoof van Debt Rescue dat Suid-Afrikaanse verbruikers steeds geen werklike verligting ervaar nie. Die pryse van basiese kossoorte bly buitensporig hoog, en selfs wanneer afslag beskikbaar is, is dit nie genoeg om die impak van die afgelope jare se
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
In a recent interview with HOT Business with Jeremy Maggs, Neil Roets, CEO of Debt Rescue, discussed the organisation’s latest consumer survey. The survey revealed that 86% of South African households couldn’t afford electricity even before the April 12.7% tariff hike, painting a grim picture of consumer finances in the country. Roets warned, “It doesn’t
It’s desperate out there. That’s the stark warning from Annaline van der Poel, Chief Legal Officer at Debt Rescue, in her recent interview on Radio Islam. Speaking about the latest Debt Rescue survey, Van der Poel painted a worrying picture of how deeply the rising cost of electricity is affecting South Africans — especially heading
In a hard-hitting panel discussion on VAT, inequality, and South Africa’s fiscal direction, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Operating Officer at Debt Rescue, offered a grounded perspective from the frontlines of household debt. She was joined by Professor Keith Engel, CEO of the South African Institute of Taxation and Wits University academic, and Yeshiel Panchia
Annaline van der Poel, Bedryfshoof van Debt Rescue, het onlangs op RSG die bevindings van hul nuutste opname oor elektrisiteitspryse bespreek. Hierdie onlangse navorsing is gedoen om vas te stel hoe die jongste elektrisiteitsverhoging van 12.7%, wat op 1 April 2025 in werking getree het, Suid-Afrikaanse huishoudings raak. Die bevindings is kommerwekkend. Volgens Annaline toon
In an eye-opening interview with Clarence Ford on CapeTalk, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Operating Officer at Debt Rescue, explains the results of their latest survey and the serious toll that the recent 12.7% NERSA-approved electricity tariff hike is taking on South African households. The conversation explored how rising utility costs are crippling disposable income
Many South Africans worry about being “blacklisted,” but what does that actually mean? Annaline van der Poel, COO of Debt Rescue, joined Metro FM to clear up the confusion and explain what steps you can take if your credit record has been affected. What Does “Blacklisted” Really Mean? Annaline explains the reality of negative credit
Annaline van der Poel, Chief Operations Officer at Debt Rescue, has expressed deep concern during an interview on Smile 90.4 FM regarding the 12.7% electricity tariff increase, warning of its devastating impact on struggling South African households. “We know that last year when we conducted a survey on the impact of rising tariffs, consumers were
