
Signs that consumers are becoming desensitized to high debt levels
Nearly half of South Africans dedicate more than 40% of their take-home pay to repayments – and there are indications of ‘savings fatigue’.

Nearly half of South Africans dedicate more than 40% of their take-home pay to repayments – and there are indications of ‘savings fatigue’.

Financial stress frequently appears in the workplace as anxiety, which can develop into depression, increased absenteeism, and substance abuse.

The Money Stress Tracker survey finds that consumers’ response to financial strain is long on intent but short on action.