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Stats SA Consumer Price Inflation (CPI) on Wednesday indicated a decrease for the first time in July since February, with inflation having been increasing for the last four months, attributed to rising fuel and global oil prices caused by the Middle East tensions. Economists have welcomed the decrease in inflation.
INFLATION

South Africa's inflation sees first decline in five months amid easing fuel prices

Consumer Price Inflation in South Africa has decreased to 4.3% in July 2026, marking the first decline in five months. Economists and government officials welcome this…

  • Yogashen Pillay
4 min read
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ECONOMIC CHALLENGES

South Africa’s economy is moving again. Now comes the test

PayInc’s July data points to a modest rebound, but a sharp diesel increase and worsening unemployment underline how fragile the improvement remains.

  • Yogashen Pillay
5 min read