With the most recent consumer inflation rising to 3.2% at the beginning of 2025, South Africans are eager to hear what the Minister of Finance will cover in his March budget speech. Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator from the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group, said the latest report from the Household Affordability Index revealed that the average cost of the Household Food Basket is R5 313.22. “Food prices dropped across […]
By Melanie Sauer Food price inflation is decreasing and despite disappointing political and economical conditions, South Africans are expected to see gains not just in the supermarket, but in all areas of expenditure. Annual consumer price inflation (CPI) figures released on Wednesday show an 8.7% increase year-on-year in March – a reduction from 10% year-on-year in February. Although this still shows an increase in food prices, analyst at NKC African […]
VOC became the first Muslim radio station in South Africa when a special events license was granted to the station in Ramadan/January 1995. Subsequent temporary broadcast licenses were granted, permitting the station to broadcast for 24 hours.
