Price checking and brand switching increase as consumers fall short at the tills
Payday loans where consumers supplement their income with short-term unsecured credit have become a lifeline for many
15 November 2024 - 04:30
South Africans continue to face severe financial strain despite the suspension of load-shedding, the formation of a coalition government, reduced inflation and interest rates and the ability to access some retirement savings...
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