South Africans are facing a significant increase in the cost of food, according to the latest household affordability index compiled by the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group (PMBEJD). The index, which tracks food prices in 44 supermarkets and 30 butcheries across South Africa, reveals that the average cost of the household food basket is now R4,966.20. This represents an … Continue reading South African household food basket price is up 11.6% from last year