The cost of living crisis in South Africa has reached alarming levels, with new data revealing that workers spend over half their monthly earnings on transport and electricity. The latest Household Affordability Index report reveals that citizens spend more than 57% of their salary on transport and electricity, leaving insufficient funds for basic necessities like food. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA, has expressed outrage over the government's handling of the crisis. GIWUSA President Mametlwe Sebei, spoke to Elvis Presslin about the union's concerns

<p>The cost of living crisis in South Africa has reached alarming levels, with new data revealing that workers spend over half their monthly earnings on transport and electricity. The latest Household Affordability Index report reveals that citizens spend more than 57% of their salary on transport and electricity, leaving insufficient funds for basic necessities like food. The General Industries Workers Union of South Africa, GIWUSA, has expressed outrage over the government's handling of the crisis. GIWUSA President Mametlwe Sebei, spoke to Elvis Presslin about the union's concerns</p>

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