Category Archives: Food Security

Fuel price adjustments: Petrol down 52c, diesel up by up to R1.38

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 3 August 2026 The Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has announced adjustments to fuel prices that will take effect on Wednesday. Read More

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Consumer inflation accelerates to 5% in June, the highest since 2024

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintGlorious Sefako-Musi, SABC News, 22 July 2026 Annual consumer price inflation jumped to 5 per cent in June, up from 4,5 per cent in May 2026. Read More

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Inflation warning: Loaf of bread could cost R45 in the next decade

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintTshehla Cornelius Koteli, The Citizen, 16 July 2026 Data specialists have warned South Africans that a loaf of bread could cost R45 by 2036, more than double what it costs today, turning a basic staple into a much heavier expense. … Continue reading →

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COSATU to protest against the rising cost of living

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintViola May, SABC News, 17 June 2026 The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in the Western Cape has announced that it will hold a march on Friday to protest against the rising cost of living. Read More

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Govt failing to protect citizens from rising cost of living: FOSA

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC Radio, 3 June 2026 Civic organisation Forum for South Africa (FOSA) has accused the government of failing to protect citizens from the rising cost of living, following a midnight increase in the price of petrol. Read More

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Inflation surges to 4% in April, the highest in 18 months

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintGlorious Sefako-Musi, SABC News, 20 May 2026 Consumer inflation has accelerated in April, spelling tough times ahead for consumers. Read More

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