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2–3 minutesThe cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?
Read More →: The cost of living in South Africa: how does it compare a decade ago?The cost of living in South Africa is undoubtedly skyrocketing. Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) indicated in its 2021 statistics that annual consumer inflation increased to 5.9% in December 2021, the highest in almost 5 years. The factors attributed to the…
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4–5 minutesThe economy-wide effects of higher petrol prices
Read More →: The economy-wide effects of higher petrol pricesThe Automobile Association of South Africa recently announced an increase in petroleum prices, citing the combination of a weaker rand and an increase in the international Brent crude oil price. This is the third consecutive increase in petroleum prices in…
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