JOHANNESBURG - The high cost of living continues to hit South Africans hard.
Key data from the July 2024 Household Affordability Index, shows that year-on-year, food prices have gone up.
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The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group says shockingly, food is bought after monies for transport and electricity have been paid for or set aside.
Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator, discussed this with eNCA.