It now costs slightly less to feed a child a basic nutritious diet following a month-on-month decreased of just R2,51 to R940.62 in September.
However, there was an increase of 58c recorded when it comes to feeding boys aged between 14 and 18 at R1,084.67 in September, the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Groups PMBEJD latest household affordability index report shows.
Year-on-year, the average cost to feed a child a basic nutritious diet decreased by R0,90 from R941.51 in September 2024 to R940.62 in September. As children grow older, their nutritional requirements increase, reads the report.