DebtBusters' third-quarter Debt Index indicates that, despite improved sentiment, consumers still face financial strain as personal loan interest rates reach their highest levels.

Power FM | DebtBusters Third Quarter Debt Index

Power FM | DebtBusters' Q4 2024 Debt Index

SA consumers are grappling with reduced purchasing power as they navigate financial pressures. 

Kaya FM 95.9 | DebtBusters' Report (Q4 2024)

Many South Africans are finding it harder to make ends meet due to rising debt and stagnant wages.

SAFM | Consumers continue to struggle

SA consumers are grappling with reduced purchasing power as they navigate financial pressures. According to DebtBusters’ fourth-quarter 2024 Debt Index, consumers who sought debt counselling in the fourth quarter had, on average, 42% less purchasing power than they did in 2016, and higher debt service burden.

Metro FM | DebtBusters' Report (Q4 2024)

DebtBusters reports that consumers have 42% less spending power today than they did in 2016. DebtBusters' Executive Head, Benay Sager, says consumers need to build up an emergency fund.

Heart FM | Consumers have much less buying power than before

According to the latest Q4 2023 Debt Index released by DebtBusters today to coincide with National Debt Awareness Month, the first half of 2024 was characterized by financial anxiety, while the second half brought some relief to consumers with positive news about inflation, interest rates, and load-shedding.

OFM | DebtBusters reports that consumers have significantly less buying power than before

DebtBusters sê verbruikers was in die eerste helfte van 2024 angstig oor hul maandelikse skuldterugbetalings weens die hoë rentekoerse en beurtkrag.

RSG | DebtBusters se Skuldindeks

DebtBusters' Executive Head, Benay Sager, said 2024 was a year of two chapters.

DebtBusters' Q4 2024 Debt Index

DebtBusters reports that consumers have 42% less spending power today than they did in 2016.