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

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Tshehla 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. Read More

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COSATU to protest against the rising cost of living

Posted on June 17, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Viola 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

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

SABC 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

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Glorious 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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SA’s unemployment figures rises to 32.7%

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

SABC News, 12 May 2026

The latest data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) shows that the official unemployment rate increased by 1.3% from 31.4% in the fourth quarter of last year to 32.7% points in the first quarter of 2026. Read More

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Water crisis to top Presidential Coordinating Council’s agenda

Posted on April 30, 2026 by Augustus Consulting

Ntebo Mokobo, SABC News, 30 April 2026

Tackling the country’s water crisis will top the agenda of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s meeting with relevant leaders from all three spheres of government at the Presidential Coordinating Council in Boksburg, on the East Rand, on Thursday morning. Read More

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