Tag Archives: Food Security

Inflation cools again in September for the fourth consecutive month

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintIna Opperman, The Citizen, 23 October 2024 Inflation cooled again for a fourth consecutive month, easing to 3.8% in September from 4.4% in August. Read More

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Cost of food basket increases by R30

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintSibongile Mashaba, Sowetan Live, 7 October 2024 The cost of the average household food basket increased by nearly R30 in September, with some items prioritised and bought first skyrocketing by up to 11%. Read More

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Competition Commission notes high food prices

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNaledi Ngcobo, SABC News, 4 October 2024 The Competition Commission says it has observed that essential food prices remain high and are increasing at a rate that is unaffordable for low-income households. Read More

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‘South Africa’s unemployment crisis crippling the economy’

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintGlorious Sefako-Musi, SABC News, 17 September 2024 The unemployment crisis that South Africa faces does not only threaten the future of millions of young people but also the stability and economic prospects of the country. Read More

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Potato prices expected to skyrocket

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintNompumelelo Siziba, SABC News, 28 August 2024 Potato prices are expected to skyrocket imminently. Read More

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HSRC study reveals severe food insecurity across South Africa

FacebookTwitterLinkedinemailPrintDries Liebenberg, SABC News, 20 August 2024 A recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) indicates that South Africa is facing severe food insecurity nationwide, challenging the perception that the country enjoys overall food security. Read More

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