South Africa’s headline inflation has eased to 3.5%, raising expectations of further interest rate cuts in the coming months. However, this relief is being offset by a sharp surge in meat prices, with beef costs rising by more than 30%, placing added strain on household budgets ahead of Christmas. Independent economist Stephen Mantsho says the spike in food prices highlights the uneven impact of inflation, leaving many families feeling little benefit from the overall slowdown.

<p>South Africa&rsquo;s headline inflation has eased to 3.5%, raising expectations of further interest rate cuts in the coming months. However, this relief is being offset by a sharp surge in meat prices, with beef costs rising by more than 30%, placing added strain on household budgets ahead of Christmas. Independent economist Stephen Mantsho says the spike in food prices highlights the uneven impact of inflation, leaving many families feeling little benefit from the overall slowdown.</p>

POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of “Perspectivians” and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.

<p>POWER Perspective is a talkback show hosted by Tessa Dooms. It typically features no-holds-barred discussions ranging from politics and socioeconomic matters to religion and lifestyle topics. POWER Perspective brings you hard-hitting interviews and debates featuring all the big names in politics. This show has a dedicated fanbase of &ldquo;Perspectivians&rdquo; and is a must-listen to, to understand what is happening politically in today's South Africa.</p>

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