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Eroding purchasing power deepens pressures on ordinary South Africans

2026-10-16T05:30:13.000Z

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From Daily Maverick · Latest (South Africa)

  • South African households are being crippled by a cost of living crisis that does not show up in headline economic indicators.
  • To restore their purchasing power and human dignity, there needs to be an increased focus on logistics, municipal tariffs and structural reforms.
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