The South African workforce says, the rising cost of living expenses has placed increased financial stress on their shoulders, as many families battle to pay for basic needs. As the country commemorates Workers Day, workers say, there is little to celebrate as many face escalating financial pressures due to increased cost of housing, transportation, food and electricity. For this Workers Day, Prabashini Moodley takes a closer look at the financial strain experienced by workers amid economic challenges exacerbated by ongoing electricity shortages and a sluggish economic growth rate, SABC reporter Prabashini Moodley filed. 

<p>The South African workforce says, the rising cost of living expenses has placed increased financial stress on their shoulders, as many families battle to pay for basic needs. As the country commemorates Workers Day, workers say, there is little to celebrate as many face escalating financial pressures due to increased cost of housing, transportation, food and electricity. For this Workers Day, Prabashini Moodley takes a closer look at the financial strain experienced by workers amid economic challenges exacerbated by ongoing electricity shortages and a sluggish economic growth rate, SABC reporter Prabashini Moodley filed. </p>

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News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. 

<p>News and Current Affairs Show hosted by award-winning presenter Sakina Kamwendo, on weekdays from noon to 1pm on SAfm 104-107fm. </p>

South African workers are grappling with rising living expenses, electricity shortages, and slow economic growth, causing financial stress and escalating challenges.

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