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South Africa Faces VAT Increase Amid Rising Living Costs

March 20, 2025March 20, 2025 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

South Africa is set to increase the VAT by 0.5% in the coming years, leading to a rise to 16% by 2026/27, which will significantly affect low-income households amidst rising …

Business / economics

Rising Grocery Prices in South Africa: Gauteng Leads in Costs

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025 - by Liam Nguyen - Leave a Comment

Gauteng is the most expensive province for groceries in South Africa, with Johannesburg having the highest costs. The average food basket reached R5,313.22 in February 2025. Factors influencing rising grocery …