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The Berg Experience – SATMA Awards
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Nedbank Golf Challenge | Hospitali-TEE Lounge | Sunday
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Nearly 7 in 10 South Africans Remain Optimistic About Finances Amid Rising Costs and Fraud Risks
- 68% of South Africans are optimistic about their household finances in the next 12 months, despite persistent inflationary pressures
- 75% expect their household income to increase over the next year, but 36% expect to be unable to meet their bill and loan payments in full
- Younger generations show the strongest engagement with credit, with Gen Z and Millennials most likely to use buy now, pay later (BNPL) services.59% of consumers said they were targeted by fraud recently, with money/gift card scams the most reported scheme
South Africans are managing cost-of-living challenges with a blend of resilience and caution, according to TransUnion’s Q3 2025 Consumer Pulse Study*. The findings reveal that while inflation and affordability remain top concerns, many consumers are maintaining financial optimism while adopting protective behaviours, especially in credit usage and cyber security.
“South Africans are signalling confidence, but it’s a confidence shaped by awareness of risk,” said Ayesha Hatea, director of research and consulting at TransUnion. “Consumers are balancing optimism with caution, adjusting spending habits, making informed credit decisions, and staying vigilant to fraud.”
Financial Confidence, but Rising Costs
Nearly seven in 10 (68%) of South Africans are optimistic about their household finances over the next year, while 75% expect their income to increase during that period. However, this optimism exists alongside strain: 36% of consumers say they expect to be unable to pay at least one of their current bills or loans in full. South Africans were concerned about the impacts of price increases, most particularly for groceries (82%), utilities (60%), fuel for cars (52%) and medical care (52%).
Younger Generations Shape Credit Behaviour
Generational differences continue to define financial habits. Nearly half of Gen Z (18-28 years old, 48%) and Millennials (29-44 years old, 43%) reported they’ll apply for new credit or refinance existing credit in the next year, compared to far lower intent among Gen X (45-60 years old) and Baby Boomers (61-79 years old).
Younger consumers are also driving the adoption of buy now, pay later (BNPL) services with 55% and 59% of Gen Z and Millennials saying they’ve used BNPL in the last 12 months compared to 39% and 19% of Gen X and Baby Boomers, respectively. Overall, 15% of South Africans who have used BNPL in the last year said they did so to afford a larger purchase (furniture, appliances or cars), highlighting both its appeal and potential risks in a high-inflation environment.
Cautious Credit Intent Amid Affordability Pressures
While the vast majority of South Africans (93%) say that access to credit and lending products is important to be able to achieve their financial goals, many remain hesitant to take on new financial products. In fact, 38% said they’ll apply for new credit or refinance existing credit in the next year. Credit awareness among South African consumers remains strong, with 70% agreeing that access to credit can unlock new opportunities and improve quality of life.
This sentiment aligns closely with TransUnion’s financial inclusion priorities, particularly as alternative data becomes a more prominent tool in assessing creditworthiness. The study reveals that consumers are increasingly aware of how credit affects their daily lives, which highlights the importance of expanding access to credit through inclusive data strategies, especially for those traditionally excluded from formal financial systems.
Among those planning to apply for new or refinance existing credit in the next year, unsecured credit products such as personal loans (30%), new credit cards (29%) and BNPL services (22%) are the most popular credit types they said they’ll apply for. In contrast, a lower percentage said they’ll apply for secured credit options like a new car loan or lease (18%) or home loans (16%), highlighting a cautious approach to larger, long-term borrowing.
Nearly Two-Thirds Report Being Targeted with Fraud
Fraud attempts and scams remained high in Q3: 59% of South Africans said they were targeted by email, online, phone call or text messaging fraud in the last three months, the same percentage as Q2. Among those who said they were targeted, the most reported scheme was money/gift card scams (37%), with phishing (28%) and smishing (28%) also widespread.
With the persistence of attacks, consumers are proactively taking action. In fact, 54% of all surveyed said they changed passwords, 35% checked their credit report for any signs of fraudulent activity against their profile, and 27% modified their login to secure login without passwords options or added multi-factor authentication in the last 60 days in response to cyber security concerns.
“Fraudsters are evolving, and consumers are trying to keep pace,” said Hatea. “This is why education and accessible protection tools are so critical in building long-term trust in digital engagement.”
Consumers can get their free annual credit report from TransUnion here.
* TransUnion’s online survey of 966 South African adults was conducted June 17– 31, 2025.
Makana Music Festival
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Mancave Presents: POTSO’S SOUL & R&B EXPERIENCE
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South Africa and Eswatini move to deepen regional energy cooperation – Green Building Africa | SA News
The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr. Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, held a courtesy meeting with the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Eswatini, Russell Dlamini, alongside Eswatini’s Minister of Natural Resources and Energy, His Royal Highness Lonkhokhela Dlamini, as the two countries work to strengthen strategic energy relations and advance regional energy integration. Minister Ramokgopa arrived …
Aryan Benevolent Society Fundraiser Shiv Shuffler and The Dhol Army
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Saturday Nights Live – Old Skool Edition with Verd RnB Eaton
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Durban City FC vs Orlando Pirates Preview: Kick-off time, TV channel & squad news | Goal.com South Africa | SA News
The Durban-based outfit only managed to collect a point in their last encounter, and they will be looking to restore their confidence. City coach Gavin Hunt admitted he expects a difficult task, but emphasised that the team has prepared well. “Anytime you play one of the bigger clubs in terms of support base and history, …
Spier Hotel & Wine Farm | SA News
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Hollywoodbets Sharks vs Vodacom Bulls
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Andre the Giant: Boks got just reward | SA News
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After the G20: South Africa and the Global South Must Maintain Focus, Solidarity and Unity | SA News
Gideon Chitanga|Published 3 hours ago Copy to Clipboard The 20th Summit of the G20 held in Johannesburg, the first in African soil, offered a snapshot of shifting global power in ways that reinforce the need for sustainable focus, mutual solidarity and unity in Africa and the Global South. The US, the biggest economy in the …
Engcobo Homecoming Music Festival
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Baltimore Farm Murder Shocks Community
The Freedom Front Plus (VF Plus) expresses its profound horror at last night’s brutal farm attack on the Mahne family of Baltimore. In the blink of an eye, what should have been a season of joy and gratitude for most South Africans turned into an unbearable nightmare for this farmer and his family. Uncle At […]
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South Africa loses patience with ‘bully’ Trump over G20 | SA News
President Cyril Ramaphosa says US President Donald Trump has “disdain” for protocol, so much so that Pretoria has now decided to confront Washington head-on, with highly placed sources saying Ramaphosa had grown tired of trying to reason with a “bully”. In a move that is likely to collapse the tariff and trade negotiations and further …
The family behind two multi-billion-rand retail empires in South Africa | SA News
Staff Writer ·29 Nov 2025 Meyer Lewis, an immigrant from Latvia, founded the Lewis furniture retail chain in the 1930s. However, after a series of tragedies in the 50s, his family lost control of the group to a UK giant, and ended up in control of what would eventually become the R27 billion Foschini Group …
3rd Annual Big 5 Music Festival
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Dancecapade – 25 Nov
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