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Stats SA alters consumer inflation basket, adding e-hailing services while ditching teddy bears
Statistics South Africa has tossed teddy bears, driving licences, and coffee beans out of its inflation basket, reflecting consumer's shopping habits as Saffers embrace ready-made meals and e-hailing ...
Filling up an average food basket cost R5 433,70 in January
In December last year, the food basket cost R5 383,38 and a year ago in January 2024, it cost R5 324,86 in January 2024.
SA shakes up the food basket with 71 new products to determine inflation
StatsSA has announced the addition of 71 new products to the basket of goods and services used to measure consumer inflation.