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Credit Record

10 million South Africans are drowning in debt
National
/ 25 November 2023

10 million South Africans are drowning in debt

The debt counselling process is not always smooth, as a Durban homeowner who fell into arrears on her mortgage has discovered

By Lyse Comins
New credit amnesty raises alarm
Article
/ 22 March 2013

New credit amnesty raises alarm

Parliament is going ahead with it, but credit providers say the last one did as much bad as good.

By Staff Reporter
Gauteng high earners are leaders in consumer debt
Article
/ 16 January 2013

Gauteng high earners are leaders in consumer debt

Gauteng has the highest consumer debt per capita of all nine provinces and accounts for almost half of total consumer debt in SA, says a new survey.

By I Net Bridge
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Article
/ 30 May 2011

Nine tips to keep your credit score healthy

Only 53.3% of credit-active consumers in South Africa are in good standing. Is your credit record clear?

By Fiona Zerbst
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Article
/ 13 September 2010

Check your credit rating

<b>Fiona Zerbst</b> discovers that protecting your credit record is easier said than done.

By Fiona Zerbst
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Article
/ 6 November 2009

Debt: Until death do us part

Consumers who want to pay off their debts are finding it nearly impossible to clear their names, writes Maya Fisher-French.

By Staff Reporter

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