The countdown to Black Friday has begun, and before you start thinking about filling your cart, perhaps you need to first think carefully about incurring unnecessary debt.
As Black Friday continues to gain momentum in SA, the 2024 edition witnessed a substantial surge in consumer spending. Capitec Bank reported a 27 year-on-year increase, with clients collectively spending R25.45bn over the weekend. FNB processed over R5.4bn in transactions, highlighting the events economic significance.
Avoid the temptation to purchase non-essential items, even if they appear to be heavily discounted.