DCG SA Cape Town

02/03/2026

ARE YOU IN? 🔥

This March, DCGsa turns 15 years old.

For 15 years, we’ve helped South Africans stop repossessions, restructure debt, and take back control of their finances.

So this year…

We’re not just celebrating.

We’re launching something BIG.

💥 SHED THE DEBT – 30 DAY CHALLENGE 💥

Because debt is like weight gain.

It creeps up.
It feels overwhelming.
There are hard days.
There are temptations.

But if you change your first 30 days…
You can change your financial future.

🏆 WIN:

🥇 R2000 Takealot Voucher
🥈 R500 DCGsa Goodie Hamper
🥉 R500 DCGsa Goodie Hamper

Winner announced 1 April 2026.

🎯 HOW TO ENTER

Step 1:
Comment below:

👉 “I’M IN”
(You earn 10 points instantly.)

Step 2:
Tag someone and say: 👉 “Are you in with me?” (1 point per tag.)

💥 THEN START EARNING POINTS BY:

📥 Downloading FREE Budget & Debt Planners
🚗 Downloading the Car Repossession Survival Guide
🔍 Doing your FREE Credit Check
📞 Doing your FREE Credit Check + Debt Assessment
👥 Referring 3 friends (with permission)
📺 Subscribing, liking & commenting on our YouTube or any other of our Social Media Platforms and posts.

The more action you take…
The higher your points climb.

📖 FULL DETAILS HERE:
Everything is explained clearly on our website:
✔ How to earn points
✔ How referrals work
✔ How bonus points work
✔ How the free tools help you
✔ Full Terms & Conditions
👉 Click here to read everything and get started:

🔗 https://www.dcgsa.co.za/news/shed-the-debt-30-day-challenge-celebrating-15-years-of-dcgsa/

This is your reset month.
This is your first 30 days.

So tell us…
Are you in?

Comment “I’M IN” below and tag someone who needs to do this with you.

Let’s Shed the Debt.

One disciplined decision at a time. 🔥

23/02/2026

What If I’m Not Ready for Debt Review?

That’s okay. Truly.

Debt review isn’t for people who are unsure —
it’s for people who are ready to commit to change.

But an assessment?
That’s for everyone.

You can’t plan the journey
if you don’t know where you are.

23/02/2026

Two-Pot Short-Term Relief = Long-Term Pain?

The Two-Pot system was designed to give relief when needed, but many aren’t thinking long term. Once you withdraw from your savings pot, that money can’t compound for your retirement.

❓ Ask yourself:
📌 Will you still be paying monthly debt repayments when you reach retirement age?
📌 Will your retirement income cover your cost of living?

WhatsApp us today, get your debts sorted out before you retire.

11/02/2026

Big congratulations to Casper le Grange from DCG SA East London on some seriously exciting news.

Casper has just been voted in as the new President of the Debt Counsellors Association of South Africa, with an incredible 90% of the vote behind him. That is huge, and so well deserved.

We are proud to have you as a longtime Link FM client, Casper. Thank you for the trust over the years, and well done on this next chapter of leadership.

Catch Casper on Money Matters every Monday at 16h30 on Link FM.

31/01/2026

22/01/2026

Struggling to keep track of your expenses? Our Free Budget Planner is designed for you to take control of your budget, plan ahead, and avoid the stress of overspending. It’s easy to use, downloadable and completely free.

Free Budget Planner (PDF) -  Manage Your Money with Confidence Struggling to keep track of your expenses? Our Free Budget Planner is designed for you to take control of your budget, plan ahead, and avoid the stress of overspending. It’s easy to use, downloadable and completely free.

06/01/2026

Good news for motorists — fuel prices have dropped!

Fuel prices in have fallen significantly, offering some relief at the pumps. Reports indicate that petrol prices were reduced by around R2.75 per litre in the latest adjustment — one of the largest drops in some time, as global crude oil eased and the rand strengthened.

How do today’s petrol prices compare to the past?

✔️ Fuel prices have been much higher over the past few years with regular increases.
✔️ Historical data shows petrol prices even ranged above R26/litre at peak periods and have come down from those highs.
✔️ The current price drop is one of the most noticeable in recent rounds of fuel adjustments.

Practical Options for What YOU Can Do with the Money You Save

Instead of spending your petrol savings without thinking, here are smart options if you’re mindful of debt and financial goals:

💰 1. Save for when fuel goes up again.
Fuel prices are volatile — they go up and down. Setting aside the extra money now can soften the blow when prices rise again.

🛠 2. Start or add to a maintenance/vehicle fund
Use the extra funds to cover vehicle costs like tires, servicing or repairs especially if you don’t already have an emergency car fund.

📉 3. Pay off your outstanding debt faster
Extra cash can chip away at loans or credit balances, reducing interest costs and helping you become debt-free sooner.

💵 4. Boost your savings & earn more interest
Placing the extra into a savings account can earn you interest instead of spending it — growing your financial cushion.

📌 A Simple Example

Let’s say you drive 50 L per week and the price drops by R2.75/L:

Weekly savings:R2.75 × 50L = R137.50
*Monthly savings:R137.50 × 4 = R550
**Yearly savings:~R6 600 just from the fuel price falling!

That’s money you can redirect to savings, debt, or vehicle maintenance, choose what helps you most. 💪