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Short-term or unsecured loans are not an evil to be avoided entirely. They can be good for consumers and the economy — when used responsibly.
BONDS

How short-term loans could cost you your dream home

Frequent short-term borrowing can hurt your bond application because lenders see it as a sign of financial instability, even if you make repayments on time

  • Renier Kriek
5 min read
Eskom acting chief executive, Calib Cassim said Eskom’s request amounts to R445 billion for 2025-26, R495 billion for 2026-27 and R537 billion for 2027-28, translated to electricity price hikes of 36.1% in 2025, 11.8% in 2026 and 9.1% in 2027. File photo by Freddy Mavunda/Gallo Images
BORROWING

Eskom fears more debt when relief package ends

Acting CEO Calib Cassim told the M&G there has to be planning for what happens after the debt relief ends

  • Mandisa Makgakga
5 min read