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Debt & Your Rights Guides

Know your rights as a borrower. Plain-English guides to the National Credit Act, debt review, garnishee orders, section 129 notices, prescribed debt, debt collectors, repossession and reckless lending. Learn what lenders and collectors are allowed to do, where to complain, and the lawful ways out when repayments become too much, including the Credit Ombud and registered debt counsellors.

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Credit Life Insurance Explained
Debt & Your Rights

Credit Life Insurance in South Africa: What You Need to Know

Credit life insurance is cover attached to a loan that pays your repayments, or settles the balance, if you die, become disabled, fall ill or lose your income.

13 min read

Debt Consolidation Explained
Debt & Your Rights

Debt Consolidation Loans in South Africa: Do They Help?

Debt consolidation means taking one new loan to pay off several existing debts, so you make a single monthly repayment instead of juggling many.

13 min read

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