Debt remains big salary drain, but Gen Z and millennials expect cash hike in 2025
Consumer insights show credit access remains a top priority for South Africans but many are concerned about high costs and economic uncertainty
07 February 2025 - 04:30
South Africans are spending nearly 70% of their monthly income to service debt, with higher-income earners under increasing pressure...
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