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.
Debt Rescue warns that rising fuel prices are placing consumers under increasing financial pressure, stretching household budgets and pushing many further into debt. Small businesses and families are expected to bear the brunt as higher transport costs drive up the price of essential goods and services. Watch the full interview here.
A discussion on the growing financial pressure facing consumers, focusing on the challenges of saving and the risks of relying on credit to cover everyday expenses. Annaline van der Poel from Debt Rescue provides expert insight into the impact of rising consumer debt. Watch the full interview here.
The Competition Commission’s report confirms that essential goods prices remain at record highs despite falling producer costs, highlighting ongoing “rocket and feather” pricing, a concern discussed with Debt Rescue’s Anneline van der Poel. Watch the full interview here.
Debt Rescue warns that rising electricity costs are pushing consumers deeper into debt, exacerbating the energy poverty crisis and placing additional strain on lower-income households already struggling with increased fuel and paraffin prices.
In this interview, Annaline van der Poel from Debt Rescue South Africa highlights the growing financial pressure on households caused by rising inflation and interest rates. She encourages consumers who are struggling with debt to review their finances and consider debt counselling as a way to secure more manageable repayments, legal protection and greater financial
Employee debt stress is one of the most overlooked threats to business productivity. In this insightful webinar, NSBC Creative Director, Leanne Rhodes and Annaline van der Poel from Debt Rescue unpack how financial pressure affects absenteeism, disengagement, workplace morale, and overall business performance.
Many South African consumers are reaching a tipping point, with nearly half unable to afford another interest rate hike due to limited financial capacity and rising inflation.
Many South African consumers are approaching a financial breaking point as the combined impact of rising debt repayments, increasing fuel prices, and escalating living expenses continues to place immense pressure on household budgets. With the cost of essential goods and services climbing steadily, many families are finding it increasingly difficult to make ends meet, leaving
Annaline van der Poel, joins the discussion on how the latest interest rate hike is affecting home loan repayments, vehicle finance and credit card debt, placing additional pressure on consumers already grappling with rising transport and food costs.
Frans Cloete discusses how SkuldHulp assists financially overwhelmed South Africans by helping them manage their debt, protect their assets, and avoid legal action from creditors. The interview also highlights the growing reality that many consumers can no longer afford basic living expenses due to overwhelming debt obligations.
