The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group's Household Affordability Index has noted increases in items including maize meal (2%), rice (3%), chicken livers (2%) & white bread (3%) in July 2024. The index has revealed a 5% or more, increase in the prices for basic food items such as samp (6%), eggs (5%), and green pepper (6%). For more on this, SAFMNews Bongiwe Zwane spoke to Programme Coordinator for the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group, Mervyn Abrahams.