Food price inflation has shown signs of easing, raising questions about whether South African households will experience real relief at the till. While headline inflation may be coming down, affordability remains under pressure for low- and middle-income families facing stagnant wages, rising electricity costs, and transport expenses. This conversation examines whether recent price movements in the food basket are translating into meaningful savings for consumers, or if the cost of living crisis continues to outpace modest declines, particularly for vulnerable households.
GUEST: Mervyn Abraham - Pietermaritzburg Economic Justoce & Dignity

 

Food price inflation has shown signs of easing, raising questions about whether South African households will experience real relief at the till. While headline inflation may be coming down, affordability remains under pressure for low- and middle-income families facing stagnant wages, rising electricity costs, and transport expenses. This conversation examines whether recent price movements in the food basket are translating into meaningful savings for consumers, or if the cost of living crisis continues to outpace modest declines, particularly for vulnerable households. GUEST: Mervyn Abraham - Pietermaritzburg Economic Justoce &amp; Dignity
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