The prices of food items included in a household food basket for December were slightly down compared to November 2025 and December 2024.
Although this seems like good news for low-income consumers, the small amounts they saved will probably not help them afford school supplies for the new school year.
The Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group compiles the household food basket as part of its Household Affordability Index based on a price survey completed by women who live in low-income communities at places where they shop.
