Report reveals 39% of South Africans say they will skip loan repayments
South Africans remain under severe financial pressure as the high cost of living persists, with TransUnion’s second quarter 2026 Consumer Pulse Study revealing that nearly four in 10 people expect to miss at least one bill or loan repayment.92% of South Africans view access to credit and lending products as important to achieving their financial goals, unchanged from a year ago.
TransUnion found that credit remains a critical financial tool, but engagement is becoming more selective.
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