News in South Africa 25th August: 1. Food expenses cut by 47%: The latest Household Affordability Index by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity group (PMBEJD) shows a continued rise in food items in August in South Africa – meaning less money in the pockets for consumers. This has led to families underspending on food […]
News in South Africa 5th August: 1. Nationwide strike averted: A general strike in the public sector, which could have shut down state hospitals, schools, and police stations, has been averted but possible industrial action might be in the offing in SA’s engineering and steel industry. A strike in the engineering and steel industry, which […]
