High cost of food pushes CPI up to 7.1% in March
By: Natasha Archary Image: Pixabay from Pexels The high cost of food has pushed the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to 7.1% in March from 7% in February. This doesn't bode well for the average South African household as food inflation spiked by 14%. It's now the second consecutive month that the cost of food has risen, putting further strain on cash-strapped South Africans. According to Stats SA, food, non-alcoholic beverages […]