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    The Process

    What steps are involved in the debt counselling process?

    The debt counselling process is structured, regulated, and time-bound – not an 'instant' overnight solution, but effective.

    Step-by-step process:

    1. Free Assessment – We analyse your income, expenses, credit agreements, and legal status

    2. Sign the Application (Form 16) & Provide Required Documents – Once you consent, we submit your debt review application

    3. Legal Protection (Form 17.1 & 17.2) – Creditors are notified. We inform all your Credit Providers and Credit Bureaus that you are under debt review

    4. Creditor Negotiation – We restructure your payment plan and negotiate reduced interest rates with creditors

    5. Court or NCT Application – Our attorneys apply at court for a debt restructuring order, or if creditors accept, we submit to the NCT for a consent order

    6. Repayment Period – Average 3–5 years, depending on affordability and amount owed

    We do not promise 'instant fixes'. We promise lawful, sustainable outcomes.

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    Principal Debt Counsellor

    Sibabalwe Samora Dakana

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    The National Debt Review Center (NDRC) is a registered debt counselling practice with the National Credit Regulator (NCR Registration: NCRDC3106). Our services are conducted in strict accordance with the National Credit Act 34 of 2005 and NCR Circular 09 of 2025 regarding DHS status updates.

    Important: Debt review is a regulated legal process. While under debt review, you will be unable to obtain further credit until a Clearance Certificate (Form 19) is issued or a court order declares you no longer over-indebted.

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