The CitizenSurvey reveals South Africans are turning to mashonisas for survival
The number of people who rely on loan sharks has more than doubled from 15% in the 2025 survey.
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The CitizenThe CitizenReport reveals 39% of South Africans say they will skip loan repayments
The findings suggest there is little recovery among households - people are instead surviving by making adjustments.
The CitizenOutstanding loans surge to R2.7 trillion as South Africans open 875 000 loans in 3 months
The report examines consumer credit behaviour.
The CitizenYouth earning R10k per month rely on payday loans to survive in South Africa
'People are taking out payday loans because they are under pressure to manage existing credit.'
The CitizenWarning to lovers taking out loans for love
The emotional toll of a breakup is already significant; financial consequences shouldn't add to that burden.
The CitizenDurban man takes on FirstRand over home loan dispute – and gets court backing
The bank claimed R108 000 from the homeowner, who argued he's already settled this, and more.
The CitizenMore South Africans turn to debt counselling as car loans tighten squeeze on household budgets
Middle-income earners feel the pressure of car loans the most.
The CitizenResponsible borrowing: Don’t let a rough start to 2026 lead you into bad debt
Responsible borrowing isn’t about avoiding loans altogether, but taking what you know you can manage.