Food Security, June 10, 2021, 8:09 p.m.

MOST SOUTH AFRICANS CAN’T AFFORD BASIC FOODS

Author: riaan@wecanchange.co.za

While inflation seems to be steadily increasing, the sharp April rise to 4,4% from 3,2% in March has largely been driven by transport costs and food prices.

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MOST SOUTH AFRICANS CAN’T AFFORD BASIC FOODS

While inflation seems to be steadily increasing, the sharp April rise to 4,4% from 3,2% in March has largely been driven by transport costs and food prices. According to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA), the year-on-year increase in food and non-alcoholic beverages prices was 6,3%, while transport prices rose by 10,6%.

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