Tag: debt
From the “On the Contrary” column – Bad luck for SA, good for ANC
“Hoezit!” Of course it was Luke the Dude, entering the local Pub and Grill to join the usual congregation of convivial conversationalists conspiring to...
Damned if you do, damned if you don’t
By Chris Hattingh
In its 25 January statement, the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee paints a stark picture of South Africa.
“The operation of...
Increased money stress severely impacting SA’s home, work life and health
Three out of four South Africans feel money-stress, more than last year, with particularly women admitting to the effects of financial stress at home...
Rating agency affirms SA debt outlook as stable
Government has noted Fitch’s decision to affirm South Africa’s long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at ‘BB-’ and maintain a stable outlook.
According to...
Don’t let financial stress get the better of you
Battling to make ends meet, families are forced to stretch every cent amid constant interest rate hikes and skyrocketing food prices, while many consumers...
Beyond the purchase price: financial advisers shed light on the hidden costs of homeownership...
Purchasing a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people make in their lifetime. This requires careful consideration and planning, especially...
A look at debt in South Africa three years post Covid-19
The 26th of March will mark the three-year anniversary of the lockdown, as well as the impact that this devastating event had on the local...
Can I go to jail for unpaid debts
We hear many stories of debt collectors harassing and threatening clients for payment, mainly due to people not knowing their rights and the extent...
Twin scourges of interest rates and inflation take their toll
While debt counselling proves effective in helping financially stretched consumers:
With no meaningful increase in real income, the combination of rising interest rates and inflation...
Treasury, Gauteng to enter into agreement over e-tolls debt repayment
National Treasury and the National Revenue Fund will enter into an agreement with the Gauteng provincial government on the province’s commitment to settle its...
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