Credit Savvy Beats Debt in Tough Times | Johannesburg News

South Africa’s economy is tightening its grip, with inflation hitting 5% and diesel prices soaring—making budgets a real struggle. While debt seems like the only lifeline, it’s a dangerous path: ten million are already underwater, and nearly 36% of credit users are behind. But here’s the twist: those who actively monitor their credit profiles are weathering the storm better, finding more financial breathing room. Millennials are leading the charge, slashing by 38% the number struggling to cover essentials with debt. Gen Z is even outpacing them, logging in more and jumping into home loans by 41%. The message? Stay on top of your credit—and you’ll survive this squeeze. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4c512d09d181d5e7