Debt Rescue has sounded the alarm, warning that this latest hike should be treated as a “red alert” for the country’s already strained households

The National Briefing · May 6, 2026 · 4m

Debt Rescue has sounded the alarm, warning that this latest hike should be treated as a “red alert” for the country’s already strained households. With rising fuel costs driving up food prices, transport, and everyday essentials, millions are feeling the squeeze from every direction and for many, simply getting to work is becoming unaffordable.

Guest: Annaline van der Poel - Chief Operating Officer at Debt Rescue