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Chief Operating Officer of Debt Rescue, discusses what South Africans want to hear from the President’s upcoming State of the Nation Address, particularly regarding the cost of living and financial pressures.
The Debt Rescue business executive comments on the rising costs of the household food basket in South Africa, highlighting the growing crisis of food insecurity and insufficient income for many families to afford basic necessities like food, transportation and electricity.
Debt Rescue, Annaline van der Poel, explains that despite a fuel price drop, high debt levels and rising costs of electricity, transport and inflation are causing severe financial strain for millions of South African consumers.
Debt Rescue’s CEO explains that despite a fuel price drop, high debt levels and rising costs of electricity, transport and inflation are causing severe financial strain for millions of South African consumers.
The Debt Rescue business executive comments on the rising costs of the household food basket in South Africa, highlighting the growing crisis of food insecurity and insufficient income for many families to afford necessities like food, transportation and electricity.
Debt Rescue says it is witnessing a growing number of consumers relying on credit — including costly short-term loans — simply to cover essentials such as food, fuel, electricity and water. CEO Neil Roets warns that the crisis has shifted from being purely economic to deeply human, with families pushed to the brink as they

Debt Rescue states South Africans are entering 2026 under immense financial pressure, describing the situation as unsustainable.
Annaline van der Poel from Debt Rescue discussing a survey finding that high living costs and festive season spending have left many consumers financially worse off and under extreme stress at the start of the year.
South Africans are financially worse off in January, struggling with higher living costs and debt. It specifically mentions the term ‘debt rescue’ in the context of financial management companies. The segment frames the situation as a mission to achieve financial stability.
This clip features a report on a survey by the company Debt Rescue. It details how high living costs and festive spending are causing financial strain and emotional stress for consumers, leaving many struggling at the start of the year.