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Top 5 Myths about Voluntary Sequestration in South Africa
Voluntary sequestration is often misunderstood in South Africa. It is surrounded by myths and misconceptions that prevent many individuals from exploring it as a viable solution to unmanageable debt. While it might sound like a daunting legal process, let's understand the facts so that you can make informed financial decisions. In this article, we debunk the top five myths about voluntary sequestration and clarify how it works in South Africa.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Jan 124 min read


Difference between Debt Review and Sequestration in South Africa
Debt Review and Sequestration are legally regulated debt solutions offered to consumers in South Africa to assist with managing debt. In this article, we discuss the difference between Debt Review and Sequestration in South Africa and also which of the two may be the best possible solution for your specific financial situation.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Nov 24, 20255 min read


What to Do If You Cannot Pay Credit Card Debt in South Africa?
Having a credit card means having freedom. However, irresponsible use of a credit card can usually result in a large debt that people may not be able to afford to pay. Of course, there are other reasons too, such as the rising cost of living and economic uncertainty.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Aug 1, 20255 min read


How to Apply for Sequestration in South Africa: A Complete Guide
Sequestration in South Africa is a legal process that allows individuals who are unable to pay their debts to be declared insolvent. By doing so a large portion of their debt is written off.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Jul 18, 20254 min read


How to get Rid of your Debt in South Africa?
Paying off your debts can prove challenging to many. Many fail to understand that paying off debts requires discipline, planning, and proper financial management.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Jul 11, 20254 min read


Uncovering Hidden Gems: Leveraging Your Competitors to Propel Your Success
By understanding who your competitors are, what they offer, and how they position themselves, you can discover gaps in your own approach.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Dec 11, 20244 min read


Navigating Uncertainty: A Small Business Owner's Guide to Resilience Amid Liquidation
Embracing resilience in the face of liquidation involves staying adaptable, maintaining a positive outlook and leveraging lessons learned.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Oct 16, 20244 min read


Unlocking the Path to Financial Recovery: A Step-by-Step Guide
Life's unexpected twists and turns can often lead to financial stress and uncertainty. Here is a comprehensive roadmap to financial recovery

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Aug 30, 20244 min read


Pros and Cons of Voluntarily Surrendering Your Vehicle: An In-Depth How-To Guide
One of the primary advantages of voluntarily surrendering your vehicle is to avoid the damaging consequences of repossession.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Aug 15, 20243 min read


Managing Debt: A Comprehensive Guide to Debt Management
Juggling bills and keeping up with financial commitments can become overwhelming. Here are some tools to help you make informed decisions.

Solvendi - A Tradition of Excellence
Jul 22, 20244 min read


An economic overview of South Africa in 2024
The CEOs of South Africa’s biggest companies are supporting government in tackling the challenges getting in the way of economic growth.

John Young - Bjourn (HDE) Hist Hons
Jan 30, 20246 min read


South Africa heading for a recession
South Africa is heading for a technical recession as its economy will likely shrink further in the fourth quarter with increased load-shedding and Transnet’s backlogs limiting economic output. This is feedback from several economists following the release of South Africa’s third-quarter GDP data , which showed the economy shrank 0.2%. This was due to five industries recording negative growth between the second and third quarters of 2023. South Africa is heading for a techni

Shaun Jacobs
Dec 8, 20232 min read


Comair business rescue practitioners launch liquidation bid
Although Comair’s British Airways and Kulula.com were viable businesses they were unable to get capital to resume operations.

Penwell Dlamini
Jun 9, 20222 min read


How to boost profitability through customer engagement
Increased competition, unpredictability in supply chains, and shifting consumer expectations all provide challenges for B2B businesses.

Greg Gatherer
Mar 20, 20223 min read


High Court cautions attorneys on forced sale of people's homes at auction
A Gauteng High Court judge has laid down the law and cautioned attorneys and home loan providers that there will be no shortcuts in matters

Tania Broughton
Feb 17, 20224 min read


SA consumers in unsecured debt trap, no real income increase since 2016
South African consumers are stuck in an unsecured debt trap, while they had no real income increase since 2016.

Ina Opperman
Feb 1, 20224 min read


Repo rate increases by another 25 basis points
The Monetary Policy Committee of the Reserve Bank has decided to increase the repo rate by another 25 basis points as expected by economists

Ina Opperman
Jan 27, 20223 min read


Less brand loyal, more price conscious – How 2021 changed SA’s consumers
The SA consumers of 2021 were definitely not the same consumers of 2019, and showed drastic behavioural changes.

Ina Opperman
Dec 23, 20215 min read
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