South African Economy

Grocery Shopping Habits Costing South Africans More

You walk into the supermarket for bread, milk and something for supper. Twenty minutes later, you leave with two bags, several “specials” and a receipt that feels suspiciously like a personal attack. South Africans are not imagining the pressure at the till. Food inflation may be slowing, but groceries remain expensive. At the same time, […]

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South African motorists refueling at a petrol station ahead of September 2026 fuel price hike

September Price Hike Could Push Up the Cost of Living

If your fuel gauge is sitting close to empty, tonight may be the night to fill up. South African motorists are facing another steep fuel price increase from midnight, with the knock‑on effects potentially reaching far beyond the petrol station. Fuel Price Increases Effective 2 September 2026 From Wednesday, 2 September 2026, both grades of

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