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 than improved financial well-being.
Rising living costs, including VAT increases and electricity tariff hikes, are pushing households further into debt, making financial stability even more elusive. Van der Poel stresses that even if interest rates are cut later in the year, the relief will be insignificant compared to the relentless cost increases.
Watch the interview now to understand what’s really happening in the economy and how it affects you!
