Despite a slowdown in food inflation, some prices for food items are still seeing massive increases compared to 2023.
The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group says that the R80 increase in child support grants over the past four years has not been enough to cover the rising cost of living in South Africa.
The group said that after prioritising burial fees and creche fees, households use the grant to buy what little staple food they can, hopefully leaving room for basics like cooking oil, washing soap, and sugar.The PMBEJD’s latest food basket data reveals that some pantry essentials, fruits, and eggs are still showing double-digit price increases, indicating the continued rise of food prices in South Africa.
The PMBEJD’s basket comprises 44 food items that most households in South Africa would purchase in a typical month. While this basket reflects a lower income, it is what the majority of households would look at. The prices of eggs have continued to impact the milk, eggs & cheese category, as they are 30.7% more expensive than a year ago.
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