39% of South Africans expect to miss at least one bill repayment

• 39% of South Africans expect to miss at least one bill repayment due to ongoing financial pressure and high inflation.
• The TransUnion Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse Study found that South African consumers are facing sustained financial strain, with high inflation reshaping household spending and borrowing habits.
• Households are responding to financial pressures by cutting back on discretionary spending, with 53% of consumers reducing non-essential expenses over the past three months.