Post-Covid Credit Surge
In Quarter two of 2025, South Africa’s loan balances grew 5.8% YoY to nearly R2.6 trillion – the fastest growth since Covid – while overdue balances climbed 8.3% YoY to R215 billion, equating to a R22 billion annual increase.
For more insights on the impact of the economy on South African consumers, download the latest Eighty20 Credit Stress Report