An Arm and a Leg for the Table
During SONA 2024, President Ramaphosa stated the inflation rate dropped from around 7% in 2023 to 5.2%. However, basic food and fuel costs are at all-time highs, with the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Household Affordability Index finding that the average household food basket has increased by 8.3% to R 5 325 in the past 12 months.
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