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Presenter: Big Joe

The fourth quarter 2022 Debt Index released by DebtBusters indicates that consumers are buckling under the pressure of the rising cost of living, which is compounded by flat salary increases, resulting in increased borrowing. The index indicates that consumers are taking on more unsecured loans to supplement their salaries. DebtBuster says unsecured debt for the average consumer was up by twenty-one percent in 2022 compared to 2016, while over ninety-percent of consumers, who applied for debt counselling last year, had a personal loan. Naledi Ngcobo filed this report.

The trial of Julius Malema and his body guard, Adrian Snyman has resumed in the East London regional court in the Eastern Cape. The trial was adjourned on Thursday afternoon shortly after magistrate Antoinette Olivier, ruled against an application by Malema's legal team for her to recuse herself. The accused's legal representatives brought the application saying their clients will not receive a fair trial if Magistrate Antoinette Olivier continues to preside over the trial. Sakina Kamwendo spoke to SABC reporter, Sidima Mfeku on the day's proceedings

Eskom board member, Mteto Nyati, says they have urged the parastatal management to continue to address, with a sense of urgency, the current load-shedding crisis facing the country. He says the board has also identified key priorities to get a long-term solution to the energy crisis. Amina Accram filed this report

Presenter: Big Joe

Presenter: Big Joe