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The rand strengthened, producer and consumer inflation eased, and the average food basket became cheaper in August. But looming fuel increases and subdued salary growth mean household relief may be limited.
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Sunday Review: Inflation eases and food basket costs fall, but fuel hikes loom

The rand strengthened, inflation eased and the food basket fell in August, but higher fuel costs and weak salary growth may limit household relief.

  • Ashley Lechman
  • Yogashen Pillay
6 min read
As South Africa approaches the end of its 2025/26 maize harvest, experts highlight a record yield tempered by rising production costs and market pressures.
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South Africa has maize in abundance. So why is food still so expensive?

As South Africa approaches the end of its 2025/26 maize harvest, experts highlight a record yield tempered by rising production costs and market pressures.

  • Yogashen Pillay
7 min read