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An East London mother says skipping festive spending helped her avoid debt and start the school year without stress.

Green peppers used to be an affordable cooking staple but farmers and shoppers say rising costs are pushing them out of reach.

Eskom says power cuts are largely over and it now wants to lower electricity costs after months of stable supply across South Africa.

Butternut used to be a cheap, everyday vegetable for many households. Now, both farmers and shoppers say it’s becoming a luxury.

Food prices fell slightly at the end of 2025, but most low-income households are still struggling to afford enough food each month.

Johannesburg stays the most expensive city for groceries, with people in smaller towns paying even more, while meat prices keep household food budgets under pressure.

A new affordability report shows that even full-time minimum wage workers cannot afford transport, electricity and food in the same month.

Drivers across South Africa are paying less for fuel this week after the government confirmed fuel price cuts from Wednesday.

South African homeowners could get some financial relief in 2026, with the Reserve Bank expected to cut interest rates two or three times.

South Africa’s wine farmers are feeling hopeful about the 2026 harvest after good weather and healthy vineyards bring higher production.

Top politicians and senior government officials could soon earn more money after a commission suggested pay increases above inflation in South Africa.

For the first time in over ten years, the Nkomonde family will celebrate Christmas separately as rising food costs make their traditional family feast unaffordable.