It costs on average R4 500 to feed a household in SA
The April 2022 Household Affordability Index shows that in April 2022 the average cost of the Household Food Basket is R4 542,93. Source: It costs on average R4 500 to feed a household in SA
Affordable proteins available at Shoprite to help cash-strapped shoppers
With South African consumers facing rising food and fuel costs, Shoprite is stepping in to help Source: Affordable proteins available at Shoprite to help cash-strapped shoppers
Sweet potato key to eradicating malnutrition in SA
Sweet potato key to eradicating malnutrition in SA Source: Sweet potato key to eradicating malnutrition in SA
The rand is now the world’s most undervalued currency – here’s where it should be
The rand is now the world's most undervalued currency - here's where it should be Source: The rand is now the world's most undervalued currency – here’s where it should be
Food price changes during South Africa’s lockdown – here’s what you are paying more for
Food price changes during South Africa’s lockdown – here’s what you are paying more for Source: Food price changes during South Africa’s lockdown – here’s what you are paying more for
Here’s how much the average price for a household food basket has increased in South Africa
Here’s how much the average price for a household food basket has increased in South Africa Source: Here’s how much the average price for a household food basket has increased in South Africa
Food prices skyrocket. Justice group slams economic policy
Food prices in five supermarkets have skyrocketed, painting a gloomy picture for poor families who were not able to afford enough nutritious food even before the impact of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Source: Food prices skyrocket. Justice group slams economic policy
South Africans are spending less on their weekly shopping trip
South African shoppers are spending less, but are still stretching their wallets, according to Tiger Brand’s interim report for the six months ending March 2019. Source: South Africans are spending less on their weekly shopping trip
Poultry producer Astral wants chicken to be VAT free
Chicken should be exempt from value-added tax (VAT), poultry producer Astral said in a media release on Thursday. The increase in VAT to 15% in April from the 14% it had been for the past 25 years would hurt consumers who relied on chicken for their main source of protein, Astral argued. Source: Poultry producer [...]
Sugar tax may be first of several ‘health promotion’ measures
The introduction of the euphemistically called ‘health promotion tax’ – a tax on sugary drinks – is expected to generate around R2 billion in tax revenue. The tax becomes effective next month (April 1) and it seems more “health promotion measures” may be heading South Africans’ way. Source: Sugar tax may be first of [...]