Tag Archives: Inflation

July’s inflation declined to 4.3%

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNaledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 19 August 2026 The latest data from Statistics South Africa shows that inflation has cooled from 5% in June to 4.3 % in July. 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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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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Low inflation, repo rate cuts will only impact consumers in 2026

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNaledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 20 November 2025 The Head of Macroeconomic Research at Standard Bank, Elna Moolman, says the impact of the interest rate cut, which was widely expected by markets will only be felt next year. Read More

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Inflation steady as Reserve Bank pushes for lower target

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSfundo Parakozov and Alessandro Parodi, Sowetan Live, 19 June 2025 The inflation rate was steady in May, staying below the SA Reserve Bank’s 3% to 6% target range as it pushes for the target to be lowered. Read More

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Inflation down in March due to fuel and education prices

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIna Opperman, The Citizen, 23 April 2025 Headline consumer inflation decreased for the first time in five months, edging lower to 2.7% in March from 3.2% in February, mainly thanks to lower fuel prices and softer inflation for education. Read … Continue reading →

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