The Clearance Certificate Process Explained

✅ What Happens After You Finish Debt Review? The Clearance Certificate Process Explained Once you’ve completed your debt review payments, there is a formal legal process that must take place to remove the “under debt review” status from your credit profile. This is done through a Clearance Certificate issued by your debt...

Is your Credit Life Insurance silently Draining your Wallet

Why Reading the Fine Print on Credit Life Insurance (CLI) Is Critical. Is your Credit Life Insurance silently Draining your Wallet When entering debt review, one of the most overlooked yet financially dangerous components of any credit agreement is Credit Life Insurance (CLI) linked to your bond, vehicle finance, or personal loan. Many...

Reckless Credit: Know Your Rights in South Africa!

In South Africa, reckless granting of credit falls under the National Credit Act (NCA) and is treated as prohibited conduct. Legal Basis - Specifically: Section 80 - Defines reckless credit Section 81 - Duty to assess affordability Section 83 - Court powers when reckless credit is found 💰 The Fine (Administrative Penalty) The National Consumer Tribunal...

Thinking of selling your home because of financial pressure?

South African government (through the tax rules administered by SARS) has effectively given homeowners a tax break worth up to about R100,000 or more when selling their homes. It’s not a cash payment, it’s a tax saving. Here’s the simple explanation: 🏡 What changed In the 2026 Budget, the capital gains tax (CGT)...

February Is National Debt Awareness Month: Time to Get Real About Debt

Do you actually know how much debt you have right now? For many South Africans, this is not an easy question to answer. Not because people are irresponsible or careless, but because looking closely at debt can feel overwhelming. Sitting down, opening bank statements, logging into apps, and seeing all the...

💡 Your Path to Financial Freedom and Reducing debt to Zero Starts Here……….

At Debt Therapy, our mission is simple: We help over-indebted consumers regain control of their finances, live the life they deserve, and work toward becoming DEBT FREE. We achieve this by renegotiating your credit terms directly with your providers, ensuring you pay only what you can realistically afford. With our proven Debt...

NCR HACKED – What does that mean for you?

 What happened with the NCR Ransomware group DragonForce has claimed responsibility for hacking the National Credit Regulator. The group reportedly published over 42 GB of data on the dark web after the attack. The breach was disclosed by the NCR in December 2025, after its systems were disrupted by a cyberattack.  The NCR responded The NCR detected unusual activity and isolated affected...

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