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Episode 62: Mr K Didn’t Believe Debt Review Would Work
The Dummies got to speak to the funny and inspiring Mr K (and his debt counsellor Gaynor of Debt Smart). He is a husband and father from the Eastern Cape. […]
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Debt Review Awards Winner Chats | Scott van Staden Consumer Friend
The Dummies got to chat with Scott van Staden of Consumer Friend, who made a clean sweep at this year’s Debt Review Awards. They discuss what it was like to […]
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Debt Review Awards Winner Chats | Timmy van der Grjip
The Dummies got to speak to the winner of this year’s prestigious Nousheen Pore Award. This award goes to someone working on the legal side of the industry and who […]
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Debt Review Awards Winner Chats | Rene’ Moonsamy of NDC
The Dummies spend time with Rene Moonsamy of National Debt Counsellors (NDC) and discuss what it was like to take home such a big award (especially with the event being […]
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Debt Review Awards Winner Chats | Tielman Flischman
The Dummies got to sit down and chat with the Award winner in the Boutique Debt Counsellor category this year, Mr. Tielman Flischman. They cover everything from the correct pronunciation […]
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Debt Review Awards Winner Chats | Reinhard Pettenberger
The Dummies got to sit down and chat with the very happy, very friendly Mr Reinhard Pettenberger of Debt Therapy who were recognised in the 2025 Debt Review Awards. Listen […]
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Debt Review Awards 2025 Special | Casper le Grange
The Dummies get to chat with Significant Contribution to Debt Review (2024) winner, Mr Casper le Grange about what it means to be recognised by his peers.
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Debt Review Awards 2025 Special | DebtBusters
The Dummies got to speak to a very smart person indeed: Mr Benay Sager of DebtBusters. DebtBusters have won various Awards over the years. The Dummies ask what it is […]
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Episode 54: CJ Says Trust Is Vital In Debt Review
The Dummies sit down with repeat guest Mr CJ Keuler of ONE to talk about the state of the industry and consumers’ perception of debt review right now. He says […]
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Episode 53: Chatting to Cornel From VHT Attorneys
The Dummies got to spend some time talking to a real smartie in this episode of the podcast. They dive into the legal side of debt review, how it works, […]
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Episode 52: They Lost Everything (& How Debt Review Helped)
The Dummies shed a few tears of sympathy as they spoke to a family who had a MASSIVE financial setback just when they least expected it. Life can really knock […]
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Episode 51: DCASA Conference Roundup
The Dummies chat about the recent Debt Counsellors Association of South Africa annual Conference. We go through the vibe, the lunch options, all the speakers, presentations and our overall impressions […]
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Debt Review With Dummies Intuitive Discussions (Episode 3)
In this episode, the Dummies get to hear from the powerhouse women behind the scenes in South Africa’s debt review industry. From financial stress and cultural pressure to generational trauma […]
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Debt Review With Dummies Intuitive Discussions (Episode 2)
The Dummies get to speak to special guests Benay Sager, Casper le Grange, Reinhardt Pettenburger and Tiaan Hattingh about the reputation of debt review. A special collaborative video show, working with […]
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Episode 48: This Firefighter thought fire was scary till he got into debt
The Dummies get to chat to a brave man who has had to face debt and enter debt review not once, but twice. He tells them about how scammers tried […]
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Episode 47: Annienne Nel & The FoodBank
The Dummies chat with long time debt counsellor Annienne Nel, who happens to love FoodSocks and supporting people through the FoodBank. We discuss being a debt counsellor, advice for consumers […]
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Episode 46: [Legends] Louise Page (NCR)
The Dummies get to spend time with the hard working but ever friendly Ms Louise Page of the NCR and hear all about how the NCR try to regulate the […]
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Episode 45: Interviewing the Researcher
The Dummies spend some time with Lena Gempke who has been running around South Africa learning more about debt and debt review for her PHD. They turn the tables on […]
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Episode 44 [Legends] Prenesen Moodley (NCT)
The Dummies speak to the Registrar at the National Consumer Tribunal, Mr. Prenesen Moodely and find out all about what the NCT does for consumers, how they are involved in […]
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Debt Review With Dummies Intuitive Discussion (Episode 1)
The Dummies get to speak to special guests Maya Fisher-French, Tiaan Hattingh & Casper le Grange about the current state of the economy and debt review. A special collaborative video […]
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Episode 42: Christopher Had to Fight Drug & Gambling Addiction to Make a Success of Debt Review
The Dummies speak to Christopher who had to fight powerful addictions and get loansharks off his back to turn his life around. Debt review had such an impact on him […]
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Episode 41 [Legends] Justin Van Der Linde
The Dummies got to sit down with industry legend and all round nice guy Mr Justin Van Der Linde. He shares stories about his childhood dreams, waves a magic wand […]
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Episode 39 [Legends] Muhammed Laher (Part 1)
In this 2 part interview, the Dummies speak to industry legend Muhammed Laher. In Part One they discuss football and fast cars and Mo’s experiences at Summit, African Bank and […]
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Episode 40 [Legends] Muhammed Laher (Part 2)
In this 2 part interview, the Dummies speak to industry legend Muhammed Laher. In Part Two the Dummies pick up the interview by discussing Muhammed’s move to ABSA, developing a […]
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Episode 38: Sceptical Monti Eventually Told Her Sister She Must Try Debt Review
When life suddenly changed and medical bills got added to runaway building expenses Monti eventually decided to look into debt review. She was sceptical at first. The Dummies chat to […]
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Episode 37: Luyanda Didn’t Want to Get Involved With Debt Review
Luyanda had fallen in with Loan Sharks after his divorce and even had to sell his car but it was still not enough. Then, his sister told him about debt […]
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Episode 36: [Legends] Mr Benay Sager
The Dummies launch Season 2 with a chat with industry heavyweight and all round good guy, Mr Benay Sager. They chat about how debt review has benefited consumers, credit providers […]
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Episode 35: End of Season One (& EZ Debt)
The Dummies chat about their favourite highlights of season 1 of the podcast. They also catch up with 2 members of the EZ Debt team and talk about what they […]
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Episode 34: A Single Mom Just Trying To Get Her Kids Through School
The Dummies chat to a smart consumer who reached out for help when things were tough. She did some homework first to make sure it was not a scam and […]
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Episode 33: Liza’s Family Business Was Going Through Tough Times
Liza’s family business was hard hit by the pandemic and other factors. She was really smart when times got tough and entered debt review to save her home. Unfortunately, someone later […]
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Episode 32: Loami Stood Surety For Family, Then Things Went Wrong
The Dummies get to speak to a smart consumer who was thrust into a tough situation. Fortunately, debt review was there to help out. It took time but she is […]
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Episode 31: What are you doing on the 18th Oct? (Short)
The dummies chat about their plans for the 18th of October. Thanks to the Debt Review Awards for making this possible.
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Episode 30: [Legends] Denise Hartley
The Dummies get to speak with industry legend Denise Hartley about her journey with debt review. We discuss her background, the early days of debt review, how things have changed […]
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Episode 29: Scammers Asked Velly for R20 000 to get out of Debt Review
The Dummies chat to Velly who dealt with various scammers who offered to remove the debt review flag at the credit bureaus. Fortunately, he eventually talked to a proper NCR […]
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Episode 27 [Legends] Mel Da Silva Part 1
The Dummies get a chance to speak to Mel Da Silva who was one of the very first debt counsellors back in 2007. In fact, they hear about how he […]
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Episode 28 [Legends] Mel Da Silva – Part 2
[Part 2] For Part 1 head [HERE] The Dummies continue their chat with industry legend, Mel Da Silva. They also get to chat to Saishen Krishnan the head of Hyphen Payment […]
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Episode 26: Ms J Made a Choice to Keep On Going
Debt review is tough and life can be hard. In this episode, the Dummies speak to Ms J who left them in tears and amazement at her positive attitude. Thank […]
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Episode 25: [Legends] Paul Slot
The Dummies get to chat with debt counselling legend Mr Paul Slot who was part of the birth (and growth) of debt review. We ask him all about what things […]
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Episode 24: People Told Janine Not To Go For Debt Review. She Did Anyway
The Dummies get to chat with Janine who was told not to go for debt review by people who did not really know her. Then her friend told her that […]
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Episode 23: Hannelie Didn’t Do Her Homework, But She Got Lucky
The Dummies get to speak to Hannelie who says she jumped into debt review without looking. Fortunately for her, she just happened to find a good Debt Counsellor. Listen to […]
