Relebogile Mabotja speaks to Jaco van Jaarsveldt, Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer at Experian, about why 2026 is a pivotal year for smarter credit management. From understanding your credit score and controlling high-interest debt to building responsible borrowing habits, this conversation explores how South Africans can strengthen financial resilience amid tighter lending standards and rising reliance on credit for everyday expenses.

702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. 

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