The CitizenReport reveals most respondents are financially confident and have fewer credit products
17% of the respondents reported that being able to access credit when they need it contributes to their confidence.
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The CitizenThe CitizenDBSA denies retreat from municipal lending
The bank's defence comes as its financial disclosures reveal a deterioration in the credit quality of municipalities.
The CitizenA good salary is not protection against debt, report highlights
The higher a person's income, the more credit they are offered.
The CitizenNedbank’s turnaround is taking shape – now comes the credit test
Lender's credit loss ratio increased to 95 basis points from 81 the previous year.
The CitizenHere’s how the Gen Z is spending money and building credit
How people spend money is based on their personalities.
The CitizenSAA silent over reported R1bn Standard Bank bailout
Should the alleged credit facility be confirmed, it would represent the latest significant funding intervention involving SAA.
The CitizenHere’s how Moody’s rates Johannesburg’s financial outlook after concluding review
The review of Johannesburg's credit rating was the result of a delay in producing audited financial statements.
The CitizenAmazon’s big Eastern Cape spekboom carbon credit deal
Expected to create around 11 000 jobs by 2030 and generate more than R8bn in economic value for local communities.
The CitizenHere’s how young South Africans are entering the credit market
'The first credit experience for many young consumers is becoming more controlled and more intentional.'
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 Citizen‘We are truly sorry’ – Pick n Pay on customers’ data breach
Retailer says only personal information and limited credit card information were compromised.
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 CitizenUnderstanding good and bad credit
'The reality is that we're going to see people borrowing more.'
The CitizenHave a credit card with Standard Bank? Fraudsters may be after you
'In a limited number of cases, the affected information also includes credit card details, specifically card number and expiry date, but CVV numbers are not impacted.'
The CitizenHere’s how Johannesburg’s negative ratings watch could affect you
Ratings agency Global Credit Rating last week adjusted Johannesburg's ratings outlook to negative due a lack of audited financial statements.
The CitizenReport reveals South Africans are struggling to repay their loans, especially car financing
The Credit Stress report revealed that defaulting on loan repayments has grown significantly among senior citizens.
The CitizenBudget 2026: Slight relief for overburdened individual taxpayers
Full relief for inflation with small increase in medical tax credits
The CitizenHow to make 2026 the ‘Year of Smarter Credit Choices’
It is quite impossible to live without credit in today’s expensive world, but you should make smarter choices when opting for credit, an expert says.
The Citizen10 economic surprises of 2025: US tariffs, firmer rand and credit upgrade
Would you have thought a year ago that US tariffs would throw world trade into turmoil or that the rand would be so strong?
The CitizenCredit Association urges consumers to borrow wisely as Januworry kicks in
Everybody warned consumers about keeping Januworry in mind and now the dreaded month has arrived. Should you borrow money?
The CitizenEdgars shrinks store space to rebuild profitability
After years of structural issues, Edgars’ new strategy centres on smaller stores, improved margins and reduced credit exposure.
The CitizenS&P ratings upgrade good news for South Africa – experts
The experts are feeling more optimistic about South Africa after Standard & Poor Global decided to upgrade the country’s credit rating.
The CitizenG20, B20 and credit rating upgrade opportunity for SA to show it is back in business
If there was ever a time to show off what South Africa can offer investors, it is this week with visitors from all over the world attending the G20 and B20.
The CitizenStandard & Poor upgrades SA’s credit rating for first time in two decades
All eyes were on Standard & Poor to see if the rating agency would change South Africa's credit rating to a more positive score.
The CitizenScrapping medical tax credits not on the cards – Godongwana
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has been vocal about wanting it phased out.
The CitizenMTBPS: what to look out for in Godongwana’s ‘mini budget’
Consumers want to know if they will keep their medical tax credits and whether income tax brackets will be adjusted.
The CitizenIs government planning to cut medical scheme tax credits to fund NHI?
Although the minister of finance said in his budget speech that medical scheme tax credits will remain intact, it seems some have other plans
The CitizenGrowing debt book: The Foschini Group owed R9 billion by customers
TFG is known for offering young adults, including students, clothing accounts that allow them to buy items on credit.
The CitizenReview of credit rates and fees will help curb surge in illegal lending
Although prices and everything else have gone up, salaries did not keep up and neither did the requirements to qualify for credit.