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Tag Archives: Food Prices
Rising fresh produce prices spark concern
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNomazima Nkosi, Sowetan Live, 24 March 2023 Agricultural economist Wandile Sihlobo says the inquiry launched by the Competition Commission into the fluctuation and often high prices of fruits and vegetables does not mean there is wrongdoing. Read More
Businesses urged to engage fresh produce market inquiry
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintErnest Mabuza, Sowetan Live, 23 March 2023 The Competition Commission’s fresh produce market inquiry will start on March 31 and is expected to be completed in 18 months. Read More
Surge in inflation: Food prices hit highest levels since 2009
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIna Opperman, The Citizen, 22 March 2023 The inflation rate for February increased again for the first time in four months to 7,0% from 6,9% in January, but the most alarming statistic for February is that food inflation was the … Continue reading
Food costs 13% more than a year ago, says economic justice and dignity group
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSuthentira Govender, Sowetan Live, 1 March 2023 South Africans are paying nearly R5,000 for a basic food basket — R570 more than a year ago, Read More
Food prices in South Africa continue to surge
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSABC News, 26 January 2023 Consumer statistics show that South Africans are paying R565.40 more for a basic basket of food year-on-year. Read More
Fuel prices decreasing, but don’t expect it to translate to lower food prices just yet
FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIna Opperman, The Citizen, 7 January 2023 Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief following the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s announcement last week, of a substantial drop in the price of petrol and diesel, but this fuel price … Continue reading
