Debt Review Removal South Africa Victor Debt Counselling

NCR Reg: NCRDC4534

We're helping South Africans exit debt review.

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Who We Are

South Africa’s Leading Debt Review Removal Firm

Victor Debt Counselling is an NCR-registered South African firm that specialises exclusively in debt review removal, debt review cancellation, and helping consumers remove the debt review flag from their credit profiles. If you are looking for a trusted debt review removal company near you, we can help.

  • With over 8 years of experience in debt review removal across South Africa, we have helped clients in Centurion, Pretoria, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and nationwide to remove debt review legally. Whether you need a clearance certificate or court-based debt review removal, we assess your eligibility and manage the entire process in compliance with the National Credit Act (NCA).
  • Many consumers feel stuck under debt review long after their financial situation has improved. That is why we focus on fast, lawful debt review removal and cancellation — with honest advice and no false promises. We help you understand exactly how to get out of debt review the right way.
  • As a specialist debt review removal practice, we offer personal attention and faster turnaround than large call-centre firms. We work directly with credit bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, XDS, Compuscan), attorneys, and lenders to ensure your debt review removal is handled accurately, efficiently, and permanently.

Debt Review Removal Services

Our Back on Track Debt Program is uniquely structured to not only manage your debt review, but to help you exit debt review legally through proper debt review removal and cancellation when you are ready.

Our 4-Step Debt Review Removal Process

1. Free Debt Review Removal Assessment

Our NCR-registered debt counsellor reviews your current debt review status and determines the fastest, most effective way to remove you from debt review and cancel the debt review flag on your credit profile.

2. Debt Review File Transfer

We securely transfer your debt review file from your current debt counsellor to our practice, ensuring full compliance with the National Credit Act throughout the debt review removal process.

3. Status Update on the Debt Help System (DHS)

Once all required documents are prepared and obtained, we update your status on the National Credit Regulator’s Debt Help System..

4. Credit Bureau Debt Review Flag Removal

Your credit profile is updated with all major credit bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, XDS, Compuscan) and the debt review flag is permanently removed — allowing you to access credit again.

Debt Review Removal

Expert, NCR-compliant debt review removal to help you exit debt review the right way, remove the debt review flag, and restore your credit profile.

When can you remove debt review from your name?

  • You have settled all short-term debts included under debt review (credit cards, store cards, personal loans, etc.) and need a clearance certificate for debt review removal.
  • Your home loan (if any) is up-to-date and affordable, or fully settled, qualifying you for debt review cancellation.
  • Your financial situation has improved significantly and you can sustainably afford your obligations without debt review protection.

Our debt review removal compliance process

  1. We obtain paid-up letters and outstanding balances from your credit providers to verify debt review removal eligibility.
  2. We issue the required forms and clearance documentation (e.g., Form 19) once all qualifying debt review removal criteria are met.
  3. We update your debt review status with the NCR and all major credit bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, XDS, Compuscan).
  4. You receive your official clearance certificate, the debt review flag is removed, and you can begin rebuilding credit responsibly.

Ready to check if you qualify for debt review removal? Book your free debt review removal assessment today.

Benefits of proper debt review removal

  • Permanently removes the debt review flag from your credit profile at all major bureaus.
  • Stops creditor restrictions and legal limitations linked to active debt review status.
  • Enables responsible access to credit again after successful debt review removal and credit rehabilitation.
  • Restores your ability to apply for home loans, vehicle finance, and credit cards.

Debt Consolidation vs Debt Review Removal

Understand the difference between debt consolidation and debt review, and which option leads to faster debt review removal.

What is debt consolidation?

Debt consolidation combines multiple debts into a single repayment, often via a new loan. It can simplify payments and may reduce interest, but requires sufficient affordability and a healthy credit profile. Unlike debt review removal, consolidation does not involve the NCR or credit bureau flag removal.

Debt consolidation vs. debt review removal

  • Consolidation: Credit-based solution; best for consumers who still qualify for normal credit and want simplicity. Does not require debt review removal.
  • Debt review: Legal restructuring under the National Credit Act; best for over-indebted consumers needing protection. Requires formal debt review removal via clearance certificate or court order when exiting.

How Victor DC helps with debt review removal

  • We assess whether consolidation or debt review removal is the better option for your situation.
  • We negotiate affordable terms with creditors and manage the debt review removal process where applicable.
  • We guide credit rehabilitation after debt review removal so you can achieve a strong credit score faster.
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Debt Calculator

Calculate your financial health to see if you qualify for debt review removal

Income
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Enter your average monthly spend for each category
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Enter your monthly repayments for each credit type
What is Net Income? Net income is your take-home pay after all deductions (tax, UIF, pension) from your salary.
Other Income is any extra money you receive monthly, such as rental income, side business, or support.
Net Available After Expenses shows how much money you have left after covering all your monthly costs and debt repayments.

Debt Review Removal FAQs

How do I cancel or remove debt review from my name?

Debt review removal can be done legally in one of two ways. If all your debts are paid up, a registered debt counsellor can issue a clearance certificate to remove debt review from your credit profile. If your accounts are not fully settled but your financial circumstances have improved, debt review removal can be done through a court order. Victor DC specialises in both methods of debt review removal across South Africa.

Can I remove the debt review flag from my credit report?

Yes. Once your debt review removal is processed legally, we notify all major credit bureaus (TransUnion, Experian, XDS, Compuscan) to ensure the debt review flag is permanently removed from your credit profile. This allows lenders to see that you are no longer under debt review and enables you to apply for credit again.

How much does debt review removal cost in South Africa?

Debt review removal is not free, as it involves legal compliance, documentation, and credit bureau updates. However, we offer a free debt review removal assessment to determine whether you qualify and which removal option is best. Our debt review removal fees are transparent with no hidden costs.

How long does the debt review removal process take?

The debt review removal timeline depends on the method used. Clearance certificate debt review removals are generally faster (14–21 working days), while court-based debt review cancellation can take longer due to legal processes (21–30 working days). Victor DC works to complete your debt review removal as quickly as possible while maintaining full legal compliance.

Will removing debt review improve my credit score?

Debt review removal does not automatically fix your credit score, but it removes the debt review flag that prevents you from accessing credit. Once the debt review status is removed from your credit profile, responsible credit behaviour over time will help rebuild your score. Victor DC provides post-removal credit rehabilitation guidance to all clients.

Can I exit debt review early in South Africa?

In some cases, yes. If your income has improved or you are no longer over-indebted, you may qualify for early debt review removal through a court application. Victor DC assesses each case individually to determine if early debt review cancellation is possible while ensuring compliance with the National Credit Act.

What are the debt review removal fees at Victor DC?

As of January 2026, our debt review removal fees are: R2,900 for debt review removal where all accounts are paid up (with paid-up letters). R6,500 for debt review removal where accounts are not fully paid, handled through a court application. These fees cover the entire debt review removal process, including assessment, documentation, and liaising with credit bureaus to ensure the debt review flag is removed legally and permanently.

Can I apply for new credit while under debt review?

No. Applying for new credit during debt review is not permitted by law. However, once you complete the program and receive your clearance certificate, we help you rebuild your credit so you can access future credit responsibly.

Debt Review Removal Success Stories

Real clients who successfully completed debt review removal with Victor DC

Thanks to Victor DC, I successfully completed my debt review removal and finally feel in control of my finances. They helped me get the debt review flag removed from my credit profile and stopped the constant calls from creditors. I can breathe again.

Thabo M

Johannesburg & South

I never thought I’d be able to remove debt review from my name. The debt review removal guidance and support I received from Victor DC was incredible — they helped me exit debt review legally and rebuild my credit. Now I’m able to plan for my future with confidence.

Lerato P

Cape Town

I was drowning in debt before I found Victor DC. Their debt review removal process was simple and stress-free — they removed the debt review flag from my credit report and kept their promises throughout.

Sipho D

Pretoria

Victor DC handled my debt review removal professionally. No more creditor calls, the debt review flag was removed from my credit profile, and my clearance certificate was issued quickly. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to exit debt review!

Matt V

Limpopo

I thought my credit was ruined forever after debt review. Thanks to Victor DC’s expert debt review removal service, the debt review flag was removed from my credit report and my score is improving every month. If you need debt review removal, these are the people to call.

Masego K

Soweto

Contact Us About Debt Review Removal

Get in touch for a free debt review removal assessment. We serve clients across South Africa from our Centurion office.

Address

1065 Spoonwood Street, Eco Park

Email Us

info@victordc.co.za

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