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As South African consumers face mounting financial pressures, the choice between credit cards and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) becomes crucial. Discover the hidden costs, benefits, and potential pitfalls of both payment methods to protect your financial future.
Discover essential strategies to improve your credit score this New Year and unlock better financial opportunities.
As financial confidence rises in South Africa, the National Financial Ombud Scheme is ready to assist consumers facing credit-related challenges, ensuring fairness and transparency in credit disputes
South African banks remained profitable last year, but they traded through difficult operating environments. For instance, a PwC South Africa report on the second quarter found headline earnings of the banks for the first half of 2025 only increased by 2. 5%.
The woman said she forced by an unknown man to take loans at various banks including R13,000 from African Bank.
eSwatini's Prime Minister announces a significant R2. 4bn loan from the African Development Bank to enhance infrastructure, coinciding with a crucial credit rating upgrade that positions the nation for economic growth
The report found that new originations in credit cards, personal loans, and retail revolving lines have increased exponentially.
A Pietermaritzburg loan company is fined R40,000 after a Hawks investigation exposed illegal credit practices.
With Black Friday just around the corner, savvy consumers should tread carefully amidst the allure of discounts.
In a shifting economic landscape, South African consumers are finding reasons for optimism as financial confidence grows.
South Africans who retire overestimate their savings while underestimating their costs, resulting in major financial challenges throughout their golden years.
As households navigate financial challenges, understanding and implementing practical debt management strategies can make a significant difference.
The slight rise in South Africa’s employment figures contrasts starkly with Gauteng's alarming job losses.
It’s the shopping day that bargain hunters have been waiting for all year, but as Black Friday approaches, South Africans are being urged to remain vigilant to fraud risks as online activity increases.
With Black Friday approaching on November 29, South African consumers are being urged to be vigilant amid a growing prevalence of scams.
Purchasing property is an exciting venture but it is important that potential buyers know what the process is.
Last week, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana warned that South Africa’s debt has risen too fast and too high - currently R5. 2 trillion, and the country has to manage its debt more effectively.
South African prepaid electricity customers who do not recode their meters by the deadline will not be able to load electricity tokens .
Salary earners are in financial distress with many of them having negative bank balances before payday. Here are money saving tips
Miway Express Credit Solutions has made false claims of being a registered financial services provider, according to the FSCA.
Tenants that are looking to secure a rental property should ensure that their credit score is in good standing.
A surprise power supply disconnection by City Power, aiming to recover R36. 2 million, has left 11 businesses and one residential complex in the dark, and sparked outrage from some business owners claiming that they have paid their electricity bills.
Two Gen Z South Africans take us inside their relationship with credit as new data shows that South Africans are taking out more debt.
Nedbank’s Avo has rolled out two groundbreaking services – AvoCare and Avo EasyTerms.
This Heritage Day, it is important to create healthier financial habits for future generations.