Professional and Holistic Debt Counselling Services
Budgeting, Saving and Debt Repayment Strategies
Welcome To Edu-Debt
Reclaim Control. Rewrite Your Financial Story.
Debt doesn’t define you, and at Edu-Debt, we’re here to prove it. As an award-winning debt counselling service, we believe every South African deserves the chance to reset, rebuild, and rise stronger.
Through professional, personal, and no-nonsense debt counselling, not a call centre, we help you reduce your monthly repayments, protect your assets, and take back control of your money and your life.
This isn’t just about surviving. It’s about creating a new path toward financial freedom with expert guidance, practical support, and a plan that works.
Your comeback starts here.
LIST OF CONTENT
Our Services
Debt Counselling
Dealing with heavy debt can be a scary and overwhelming experience, often causing anxiety and stress. That’s why we offer a personalised, holistic, and award-winning debt counselling service designed to help you reset your finances and rebuild your future.
Whether you come to our office, we visit you at your workplace, meet you at home, or connect after hours via video call, you will work with the same dedicated person from the start of your journey until you become completely debt free.
You are treated as a person, not a sales target or a number. Our client-focused approach ensures your needs and concerns are heard, respected, and addressed with empathy, professionalism, and care.
What Makes Us Different
At Edu-Debt, we don’t just process paperwork – we change lives.
Here’s what sets us apart:
OUR VALUES
INTEGRITY
We are committed to honesty, transparency, and integrity in all our interactions with you.
EMPOWERMENT
Empowerment: We believe in empowering you with the knowledge and tools you need to take control of your finances.
COMPASSION
We understand that financial challenges can be stressful and overwhelming, and we approach each client with compassion and understanding.
EXPERTISE
We are dedicated to staying up-to-date with the latest financial trends, regulations, and best practices, so you can trust that you are receiving expert guidance.
Meet our
FOUNDER
About Anwar Barendse, CFP®
Founder | Debt Counsellor | Financial Strategist
With over 25 years of experience in banking, insurance, and financial planning, Anwar Barendse is a licensed Debt Counsellor and Certified Financial Planner® who understands the real struggles South Africans face with debt and financial pressure.
Anwar founded Edu-Debt to offer no-frills, results-driven debt counselling for individuals and families who want lasting relief — not just temporary fixes.
Anwar’s mission is simple: help clients break free from debt and build the foundation for a better financial future. He believes debt counselling is more than paperwork and court orders — it’s about education, empowerment, and support.
Whether you're overwhelmed, under pressure, or unsure where to start — you're not alone. At Edu-Debt, we’re here to help you take back control.
ANWAR BARENDSE
