Payment alternatives to buying on credit

Georgina Crouth|Published

Two start-ups are offering alternatives to the over-used credit card

“5 million consumers unaware they have credit life insurance”

Georgina Crouth|Published

Financial sector watchdog says around 26% of consumers were unaware that they had insurance on their credit products, which they could have claimed against

Killer gym supplements widely available in SA

Georgina Crouth|Published

The illegal drug DNP (2,4-Dinitrophenol) is potentially lethal, yet unscrupulous sellers are promoting it as a “miracle fat burner”

Regardless of covid-19 school fees are due

Georgina Crouth|Published

Whether or not services are being rendered, school fees are still due contractually and payable during the pandemic.

Don’t bank on a payment holiday

Georgina Crouth|Published

The measures announced by the banks apply to customers in good standing, not those in financial distress.

Moratorium placed on evictions, asset seizures

Georgina Crouth|Published

The moratorium means no one can be evicted or have their property seized until after the lockdown, which, for now, is intended to cease on April 16.

Debit order abuse costs consumers, banks more than R1. 6bn annually

Georgina Crouth|Published

Debit order abuse has been a thorn in the side of the national payment system for years.

Class action to be instituted against online loan providers

Georgina Crouth|Published

The clinic and eight clients hope to institute a class action lawsuit against the Lifestyle Direct Group International, its affiliate websites, and its collection ...