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South Africa’s inflation rate fell sharply to 4.3% in July, but rising oil prices and higher fuel costs could push inflation higher again in the months ahead.
INFLATION

South Africa inflation outlook in focus as oil prices put pressure on September rate decision

South Africa’s inflation eased to 4.3% in July, but higher oil and fuel prices could slow further progress ahead of the Reserve Bank’s September interest-rate decision.

  • Ashley Lechman
4 min read
Families caring for adults with intellectual disabilities say they face an uncertain future as South Africa lacks enough supported-living, respite-care and community-based options.
DISABILITY AWARENESS

SA's disability care dilemma: 'Who looks after my child when I die?'

Families caring for adults with intellectual disabilities face deep uncertainty about who will provide support when parents and other caregivers can no longer do so.

  • Dr Callista Kahonde
6 min read
Professor Thuli Madonsela, director of Stellenbosch University's Centre for Social Justice, said colonialism didn’t only conquer territory, it also restructured law.
SOCIAL JUSTICE

Prof Madonsela: SA's legal system must embrace customary law

Scholars challenge colonial legacy in South Africa's justice system.

  • Wendy Jasson Da Costa
5 min read
Why does the grocery bill seem so much more expensive?
FOOD AFFORDABILITY

Ever been shocked that a small grocery shop costs R1,000? You’re not alone

Food inflation is slowing, but the grocery bill remains a squeeze.

  • Yogashen Pillay
8 min read