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17 Dec 2019

Consumer confidence down but they still intend to spend

By Staff Writer

South Africa’s latest Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) for the third quarter of 2019 shows a five point decrease to 88, which presents a less positive picture of consumer sentiment in the country. Yet, South Africans do still intend to spend this festive season. Nielsen South Africa Connect MD Kerith Botha says; ‘Consumer confidence has slipped...

04 Dec 2017

Stick to your financial plan this festive season

By Janice Roberts

By Nico Coetzee, Executive: PPS Financial Planning. According to the latest statistics from the National Credit Regulator, collective consumer debt is currently more than R1.69-trillion. With South Africans facing an even tougher economic situation this festive season, it is critical that everyone makes a concerted effort to avoid falling even further into debt by sticking...