The Credit Association of South Africa (CASA) has made a clarion call to consumers, warning them not to use debt review as a savings tool. This comes on the back of recent data from the DebtBusters, which reveals that consumers are now using a record 71% of their take-home pay just to service debt. As consumers navigate through February 2026, CASA has warned that debt review is a formal legal process, not a convenience strategy. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to CASA CEO, Leonie van Pletzen...

The Credit Association of South Africa (CASA) has made a clarion call to consumers, warning them not to use debt review as a savings tool. This comes on the back of recent data from the DebtBusters, which reveals that consumers are now using a record 71% of their take-home pay just to service debt. As consumers navigate through February 2026, CASA has warned that debt review is a formal legal process, not a convenience strategy. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to CASA CEO, Leonie van Pletzen...

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Consumers warned against using debt review as saving tool

Residents of Melville and surrounding areas have called on the City of Johannesburg to have a concrete plan for water provision. Frustrated community members continued picketing on a number of roads this week. This as some have not had water for over three. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chairperson of Frederic Place Home for the Aged in Coronationville, Michael Thompson; President of the Lotus Atteridgeville Saulsville Civic Association, Tshepo Mahlangu; Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Water expert, Professor Anthony Turton

Residents of Melville and surrounding areas have called on the City of Johannesburg to have a concrete plan for water provision. Frustrated community members continued picketing on a number of roads this week. This as some have not had water for over three. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Chairperson of Frederic Place Home for the Aged in Coronationville, Michael Thompson; President of the Lotus Atteridgeville Saulsville Civic Association, Tshepo Mahlangu; Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, David Mahlobo and Water expert, Professor Anthony Turton

How long will it take for this catastrophe to roll it self out, before we realise that SA's constitution is a limiting factor-Water expert, Professor Anthony Turton reacts to Gauteng water crisis

As Africa navigates rapid development, climate change, and global uncertainty, the African World Heritage Fund says it will continue its 20-year legacy of ensuring that the continent's irreplaceable heritage is protected for future generations. Founded in the year 2006 by UNESCO and the African Union, the Fund aims to address two historic challenges: the underrepresentation of African sites on the World Heritage List and the limited financial, technical and human capacity to safeguard Africa's Outstanding Universal Value heritage. For more on what the fund has achieved in the first two decades of its existence and what it seeks to achieve, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to African World Heritage Fund Executive Director, Dr Albino Jopela 

As Africa navigates rapid development, climate change, and global uncertainty, the African World Heritage Fund says it will continue its 20-year legacy of ensuring that the continent's irreplaceable heritage is protected for future generations. Founded in the year 2006 by UNESCO and the African Union, the Fund aims to address two historic challenges: the underrepresentation of African sites on the World Heritage List and the limited financial, technical and human capacity to safeguard Africa's Outstanding Universal Value heritage. For more on what the fund has achieved in the first two decades of its existence and what it seeks to achieve, Bongiwe Zwane spoke to African World Heritage Fund Executive Director, Dr Albino Jopela&nbsp;

n World Heritage Fund celebrates 20 years of protecting the continent's irreplaceable heritage 

The T20 Cricket World hosted by both India and Sri Lanka is in full swing. The tournament saw the shock defeat of Australia by Zimbabwe yesterday while the South African side, the Proteas Men pulled one of the most memorable win's over Afghanistan midweek. In the CAF competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns will face-off against former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger at Loftus Versfeld at 3pm in a crunch CAF Champions League clash. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs will seek to continue their impressive form in the Confederations Cup against Zamalek SC away from home. Locally the Sea Robbers, Orlando Pirates will seek to cement their position to top of the table of the Betway Premiership when they take on Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC's sports researcher and former sports editor, Janet Whitton...

The T20 Cricket World hosted by both India and Sri Lanka is in full swing. The tournament saw the shock defeat of Australia by Zimbabwe yesterday while the South African side, the Proteas Men pulled one of the most memorable win's over Afghanistan midweek. In the CAF competitions, Mamelodi Sundowns will face-off against former head coach Rhulani Mokwena's MC Alger at Loftus Versfeld at 3pm in a crunch CAF Champions League clash. Meanwhile, Kaizer Chiefs will seek to continue their impressive form in the Confederations Cup against Zamalek SC away from home. Locally the Sea Robbers, Orlando Pirates will seek to cement their position to top of the table of the Betway Premiership when they take on Marumo Gallants at the Orlando Amstel Arena. Bongiwe Zwane spoke to SABC's sports researcher and former sports editor, Janet Whitton...

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