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food inflation

New report reveals cost-of-living crisis deepening for South Africa’s poor

South Africa

New report reveals cost-of-living crisis deepening for South Africa’s poor

By Lerato Mutsila

Rising food price challenge for SRD grant recipients amid global economic uncertainty, local droughts

South Africa

Rising food price challenge for SRD grant recipients amid global economic uncertainty, local droughts

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Food basket even more unaffordable with the prospect of a VAT increase

South Africa

Food basket even more unaffordable with the prospect of a VAT increase

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Food inflation plummets to 14-year low, signalling consumer relief and economic recovery ahead

Business Maverick

Food inflation plummets to 14-year low, signalling consumer relief and economic recovery ahead

By Neesa Moodley

Ramaphosa advocates for expanded VAT-free food basket amidst rising household food costs

South Africa

Ramaphosa advocates for expanded VAT-free food basket amidst rising household food costs

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Cooling food inflation faces new threat as maize prices soar to record highs

Business Maverick

Cooling food inflation faces new threat as maize prices soar to record highs

By Ed Stoddard

Food basket rises by R24 while grants increase by R10

South Africa

Food basket rises by R24 while grants increase by R10

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Poultry price inflation slowing significantly, says Absa

Business Maverick

Poultry price inflation slowing significantly, says Absa

By Ed Stoddard

Food inflation dips, but many in SA still can’t afford to feed their families

South Africa

Food inflation dips, but many in SA still can’t afford to feed their families

By Naledi Sikhakhane

Marginally better food basket — food inflation dips to lowest in four years

Maverick Citizen

Marginally better food basket — food inflation dips to lowest in four years

By Naledi Sikhakhane

SA's annual consumer inflation slows to 5.1% in June, food inflation at almost four-year low

Business Maverick

SA's annual consumer inflation slows to 5.1% in June, food inflation at almost four-year low

By Ed Stoddard

CPI slows in April to 5.2% y/y, but no South African rate cut expected before late 2024

Business Maverick

CPI slows in April to 5.2% y/y, but no South African rate cut expected before late 2024

By Ed Stoddard