SA’s Credit Stress Deepens as Arrears Hit 35%

Kaya Biz · Jun 9, 2026 · 13m

South Africa’s credit health continues to deteriorate: 56 million open loans, 35% in arrears, and overdue balances up 13.9% year‑on‑year. Andrew Fulton from Eighty20 breaks down the pressure points—from youth defaults to middle‑class strain—and what lenders and consumers should expect next. Kaya FM