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Farmers brace for pressure as interest rate hike collides with rising fuel and food costs
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (390+ words) South Africa's latest interest rate hike is expected to increase pressure on farmers already facing rising fuel costs, input inflation and climate uncertainty. South Africa's agriculture sector is facing renewed pressure following the South African Reserve Bank's decision to raise…...
The next inflation shock is coming " and it's on your plate
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (903+ words) Food inflation is the next big inflationary push driver. South Africa's inflation fight is moving from the petrol pump to the dinner table, with the South African Reserve Bank warning that food prices are the next pressure point in an…...
Repo rate hike sparks concern over household debt, inflation and economic growth
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (773+ words) Trade unions and economists say the Reserve Bank's latest interest rate hike will place further pressure on already stretched South African households. South Africa's decision to increase the repo rate by 25 basis points to 7% has sparked concern among labour groups,…...
South African SMEs rethink hiring as hidden employment costs rise
3+ day, 10+ hour ago (540+ words) Rising operating costs and economic uncertainty are pushing SMEs to reconsider whether permanent staff or contractors offer the smarter path to growth. South African SMEs are increasingly reassessing how they grow their teams as rising operating costs, economic uncertainty and…...
Food price pressures deepen as civil society warns of growing hunger crisis
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (694+ words) The latest Household Affordability Index for May released on Wednesday by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group (PMBEJD) indicated an increase in food prices. Civil society has raised concern following the increase in inflation to 4% that further food price…...
Inflation surge fuels fears of deeper debt crisis for South African consumers
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (718+ words) Analysts say the inflation spike has increased the likelihood that the South African Reserve Bank could raise interest rates at its upcoming Monetary Policy Committee meeting in an attempt to contain inflationary pressures. South African consumers are facing mounting financial…...
April fuel price shock pushes consumer prices near 2-year high
1+ week, 4+ day ago (485+ words) The Consumer Price Index (CPI) had a major increase from 4. 0% in April 2026, up from 3. 1% in March 2026 driven by rising fuel costs. This was the biggest increase in inflation since August 2024. South Africa's annual consumer price inflation (CPI) accelerated sharply to…...
A modern marshall plan: reviving South Africa's economy
1+ week, 6+ day ago (1059+ words) South Africa's latest jobs report reveals a staggering 43. 7% unemployment rate, signalling an urgent need for government intervention. With rising global fuel prices and the ongoing Middle East conflict, the nation faces a critical choice: continue with ineffective policies or adopt…...
South Africa's food inflation remains low despite rising global commodity prices
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (746+ words) Investec Chief Economist Annabel Bishop says strong harvests and favourable weather conditions are helping keep food inflation low in South Africa, despite rising global commodity prices and Middle East tensions. South African consumers are continuing to experience relatively low food…...
Economic pressures lead to job losses as consumers navigate the ailing economy
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (639+ words) The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey from Statistics South Africa reveals a troubling rise in the unemployment rate to 32. 7%, as the economy grapples with inflation, job losses, and geopolitical tensions. The latest Quarterly Labour Force Survey released by'Statistics South Africa…...