The latest Debt Rescue Survey on the levels of financial distress among South African households suggests that the year has been so dire for consumers, that some may not be able to enjoy the festive season as they have in the past due to affordability constraints.
Some consumers are consciously deciding to cut down on their Christmas expenses, so as not to fall further into financial peril going into next year.
To tell us more about what the survey uncovered, I’m joined by Neil Roets, CEO: Debt Rescue.

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The crisis of municipal debt to water boards may lead to some of the entities being bankrupt. As of June this year the municipal debt to water boards is at over R22 billion with an average increase of 151% between 2019 to 2024. Some of the boards for example the Vaal Central Water and Magalies Water, face bankruptcy in the next six to 12 months.

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