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 survey showing South Africans are under financial pressure and over-indebted, with many forced to rely on credit and go further into debt as salaries fail to match rising costs.
Annaline van der Poel, the chief legal officer of Debt Rescue, states that 71% of South Africans are just coping financially and 32% are under severe financial pressure, based on a recent survey.
A stark new survey conducted by Debt Rescue paints a dire picture of household finances in South Africa, with the vast majority of families under such extreme pressure that many are cancelling or drastically scaling back their end-of-year holiday celebrations. The survey, designed to gauge consumer financial health during the traditionally high-spending festive season, found
Annaline van der Poel, the Chief Legal Officer of Debt Rescue, states that 71% of South Africans are just coping financially and 32% are under severe financial pressure, based on a recent survey.
With Christmas only three days away, a new Debt Rescue survey indicates that the vast majority of South African households are under extreme financial pressure, prompting many families to cut back or cancel their holiday celebrations entirely. According to the survey, 94% of respondents said that they were under severe financial pressure during the busy
Debt Rescue COO, Annaline van der Poel, joined SABC News to unpack South Africa’s recent removal from the FATF grey list and what this milestone means for the country’s financial system. She explains how improved compliance and stronger regulatory safeguards could boost investor confidence and support economic stability.
In a recent television interview with eNCA, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Legal Officer at Debt Rescue, shared insights from the company’s latest consumer survey. The findings reveal a troubling reality: economic distress is severely impacting South Africans’ ability to save. Van der Poel highlighted how this financial strain is eroding the nation’s savings culture,
Annaline van der Poel from Debt Rescue talks about how rising food inflation is squeezing South African households and what that means for your personal finances. From soaring staple prices to shifting fuel costs, this interview offers practical insights and consumer advice you won’t want to miss. View the original Television Interview with SABX News
Debt Rescue states that the Reserve Bank’s 25 basis points repo rate cut offers minimal relief to consumers already burdened by recent levies and taxes. Whatch the original TV interview with eNCA
During a recent interview on SABC News, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Legal Officer at Debt Rescue, discussed the significant pressures surrounding the third tabling of Budget 2025 by Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. She welcomed the confirmation that VAT will not be increased, calling it a relief for consumers, but warned that the government may
