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South Africans earning over R30,000 or more are also struggling.

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GUEST - Andrew Fulton – Director at Eighty20

South Africans who earn over R30,000 a month or more are overextending themselves to maintain their standard of living amid the rising cost of living.

This was highlighted by research and consultancy firm Eighty20’s latest Credit Stress report for the first quarter of 2025
5 Jun 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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