30 Jul Garnishee Orders in South Africa: How to Stop or Reduce Them
A garnishee order taking money from your salary? How emolument attachment orders work in South Africa and the legal ways to stop or reduce them....
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28 Jul Credit Bureaus in South Africa Explained: Who They Are and How to Deal With Them
Who are South Africa's credit bureaus, what they know about you, how to get your free credit report, and how to fix errors on your record....
24 Jul Debt Management vs Debt Review in South Africa: Which Is Right for You?
Debt management vs debt review in South Africa: how they differ, effect on your credit record, the pros and cons, and how to choose the right one....
21 Jul How Long After Paying Until Your Name Is Cleared From the Credit Bureau?
Paid your debt but still blacklisted? How long it takes to clear your name from the credit bureau after paying in South Africa, and how to speed it up....
30 Jun Business Rescue vs Liquidation in South Africa: Which Is Right for Your Company?
Business rescue vs liquidation in South Africa: how each works, what happens to directors, staff and creditors, and how to choose the right route....
26 Jun Sequestration With or Without Property: What Happens to Your Assets in South Africa
What happens to your house, car and assets in sequestration with or without property in South Africa, the benefit-to-creditors rule, and what you keep....
24 Jun Adverse Credit Record in South Africa: What It Means and How to Remove It
What an adverse credit record is, how it differs from a negative or unsatisfactory listing, how long it lasts under the NCA, and how to remove it....
19 Jun Debt Consolidation in South Africa: How It Works and Is It Right for You?
How debt consolidation works in South Africa, its pros and cons, how it differs from debt review and debt mediation, and who it suits best....
29 May Credit Clearance vs Debt Review in SA: Which Is Right for You?
People often use "credit clearance" and "debt review" as if they're the same thing. They aren't. They solve different problems, take different amounts of time, and impact your credit record in opposite directions. Choosing the wrong one wastes money and locks you out of credit...
28 May How Long to Clear Your Name From the Credit Bureau SA?
The honest answer is: "it depends on which route applies to you." If you're paying down a debt review, the timeline looks very different to someone trying to clear a sequestration or a paid-up adverse listing. This guide gives you realistic 2026 timelines for each...