A Pietermaritzburg-based organisation has tracked the increase in the prices of basic goods since the start of lockdown, as well as monitoring the desperate measures people resort to in order to put food on the table. 
Food prices have seen an increase of as much as 30% throughout the lockdown period, and according to research, things could get even worse.

We speak to Mervyn Abrahams, Researcher at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group

A Pietermaritzburg-based organisation has tracked the increase in the prices of basic goods since the start of lockdown, as well as monitoring the desperate measures people resort to in order to put food on the table.&nbsp; Food prices have seen an increase of as much as 30% throughout the lockdown period, and according to research, things could get even worse.
We speak to Mervyn Abrahams, Researcher at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group

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South Africans spending 30% more on basic food items since lockdown began

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The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) and the National Gambling Board (NGB) have formed a strategic alliance to address the growing trend of students using their educational allowances for gambling. This collaboration is designed to increase oversight at tertiary institutions, protecting vulnerable students from the risks associated with betting while ensuring that public funds are used strictly for their intended academic purposes. Thabiso Tema spoke to Waseem Carrim NSFAS Acting CEO.

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President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally agreed to pause the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. This decision comes as the government faces a wave of legal opposition from a broad coalition of healthcare stakeholders, industry bodies, and provincial authorities. By delaying the proclamation of any sections of the Act, the President has essentially placed the healthcare overhaul on hold until the judiciary can provide clarity on its legality. Thabiso Tema to spoke Charlton Murove Head of research at Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).

President Cyril Ramaphosa has formally agreed to pause the implementation of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. This decision comes as the government faces a wave of legal opposition from a broad coalition of healthcare stakeholders, industry bodies, and provincial authorities. By delaying the proclamation of any sections of the Act, the President has essentially placed the healthcare overhaul on hold until the judiciary can provide clarity on its legality. Thabiso Tema to spoke Charlton Murove Head of research at Board of Healthcare Funders (BHF).

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Gauteng Premier Panyaza Lesufi has officially announced that the provincial government is set to resume the expansion of the Gautrain rail network. Speaking during his State of the Province Address (SOPA) on Monday, Lesufi detailed a significant growth strategy aimed at integrating more regions into the high-speed rail system. The proposed expansion will stretch the network to include major hubs such as Soweto, Atteridgeville, Mamelodi, and Fourways, as well as various parts of the West Rand. Thabiso Tema spoke to Ofentse Mokwena an Independent Transport Economist.

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South Africans spending 30% more on basic food items since lockdown began

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