Food Basket Costs Climb and Households Struggle to Cope
The latest Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group has highlighted a concerning increase in the cost of essential food items in South Africa. According to the report, the prices of zero-rated foods have risen by 4.1% over the past year, with staple goods such as maize meal, cooking oil, and rice seeing notable increases. The organisation warns that the ongoing rise in food and fuel […]
