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.
South Africans are facing yet another blow to their personal finances as the latest fuel price increase takes effect — pushing petrol and diesel prices to new highs at the pumps. With unleaded petrol now nearing R22 per litre and diesel also sharply up, this spike adds even more pressure to already strained households. Speaking
Debt Rescue expert Annaline van der Poel discusses rising food prices, with staples like maize meal and vegetables seeing significant increases despite stable overall inflation at 2.8%. Listen to the Original Interview Here: Vuma FM
Debt Rescue COO, Annaline van der Poel discusses the importance of debt review, and answers questions and consumers might have around how the process works. Listen to the original interview here
According to Debt Rescue, the minimal 5 cent petrol price decrease for June 2025, driven by a 15 cent fuel levy increase, offers no relief for low-income households already struggling with rising living costs. Verwagting teenoor werklikheid Die Departement van Minerale Bronne en Energie het ‘n verlaging van slegs vyf sent in die brandstofprys vir
When government talks about tightening the budget, it’s not just numbers on a spreadsheet, it’s food off someone’s table. In a powerful interview on CII Radio, Annaline van der Poel from Debt Rescue joined a panel of experts to explain what South Africa’s fiscal decisions mean for the people who can least afford it. Representing
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
