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.
When your livelihood depends on your vehicle, as it does for many taxi operators, the repossession of that vehicle isn’t just an inconvenience. It’s a devastating blow. A recent segment on SABC News brought this issue to the forefront, with Annaline van der Poel, COO of Debt Rescue, helping consumers understand what their rights and
This past Wednesday brought what many hoped would be a breath of relief: petrol prices dropped by 22 cents, with diesel and LP gas prices following suit. For the average motorist, it might not seem like a massive saving, but for families balancing on the edge of debt, every cent counts. Annaline van der Poel,
Debt Rescue’s latest survey reveals that 86% of prepaid electricity users in South Africa can no longer afford power costs, leaving many households forced to choose between electricity and food. CEO Neil Roets warns that this signals a deepening affordability crisis, especially as winter approaches and electricity demand increases.
In an interview with Newzroom Afrika, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Legal Officer at Debt Rescue, shared alarming findings from their latest national survey. The results revealed that 86% of South African households are already cutting back on groceries and transport just to afford electricity, and this was before Eskom’s 12.7% tariff increase for direct
In a recent eNCA interview, Annaline van der Poel, Chief Operating Officer at Debt Rescue, painted a sobering picture of household finances in South Africa. Based on their latest national consumer survey, families are being forced to make impossible choices, with many unable to afford both electricity and food. Van der Poel revealed that 79%
In a recent interview with SABC News, Anneline van der Poel, COO at Debt Rescue, painted a sobering picture of South Africa’s deepening financial distress. Drawing from the latest Debt Rescue survey, she revealed how ordinary consumers are already cutting back on food and transport to keep the lights on — and this was before
The South African Reserve Bank’s decision to keep the repo rate at 7.5% has disappointed many consumers, particularly those struggling with home loan and car repayments. Annaline van der Poel from Debt Rescue explained on eNCA how this decision, along with rising VAT, electricity costs, and inflation, is placing even greater financial strain on already
During an SABC News interview, Annaline van der Poel, COO of Debt Rescue, cautioned that more South African consumers are relying on credit just to get by, with many exhausting their salaries within days of being paid. She explains that while retail sales figures show an unexpected rise, this is largely driven by borrowing rather
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s announcement of a VAT increase to 16% over the next two years has raised serious concerns for South African households. In an exclusive interview on eNCA, Annaline van der Poel, COO of Debt Rescue, explains the real impact of this hike. She points out that while 0.5% may not sound like
Annaline van der Poel, COO of Debt Rescue, joins Gareth Edwards on eNCA to discuss whether this small reduction will bring real relief to over-indebted consumers, or if it’s simply not enough. While any cut is welcomed, Annaline argues that rising fuel and electricity costs will quickly cancel out any savings, leaving consumers still battling
