14 Sep Can Any Lender Give You a Loan Under Debt Review?
In short, no. Once you're under debt review, no registered lender in South Africa can legally give you a new loan, no matter how small or how it's marketed. This...
04 Sep How Long Does Debt Review Last in South Africa?
Most people under debt review are told to expect three to five years, but that range hides a lot of variation. What actually determines your timeline, whether you can finish...
03 Sep Debt Review Loans With No Upfront Fees: Scam Alert
If you're under debt review and searching for a "debt review loan with no upfront fees," it's worth pausing before you click. There is no legitimate, NCR-compliant loan product by...
02 Sep Who Qualifies for Government Debt Relief in 2026?
Many South Africans assume there is a single government scheme that simply cancels what they owe. In reality, government debt relief in South Africa covers several distinct legal processes, each...
14 Aug What Happens If You Miss a Debt Review Payment?
Falling behind on a debt review payment is stressful, but it does not have to derail your progress. What matters most is what you do next. Here is what actually...
12 Aug Prescribed Debt: Can Old Debt Be Written Off?
Yes, under certain conditions, old debt in South Africa really can become legally unenforceable. This is called "prescribed debt," and it means a creditor has lost the legal right to...
11 Aug Do You Qualify for Government Debt Relief in South Africa?
If you are searching for "government debt relief," you are probably hoping South Africa has some kind of fund or grant that will simply pay off what you owe. It...
10 Aug Is There Such a Thing as a “Debt Review Loan”?
If you have searched for a "debt review loan," you have probably landed here hoping the answer is yes. It is not, and it is worth understanding exactly why, because...
14 Jul Under Debt Review and Need a Loan Urgently? What to Do (2026 Guide)
Updated 7 July 2026 · Reviewed by Rynier Bernardo, NCR-registered debt counsellor The short answer: no — you cannot legally take out a new loan while under debt review. Section 88(1)...
09 Jul How to Conduct a Debt Review Status Check (Free, 2026)
Updated 7 July 2026 · Reviewed by Rynier Bernardo, NCR-registered debt counsellor You can check your debt review status in under five minutes, for free. Pull a free credit report from...