The products in the basket are updated periodically to better reflect shifts and trends in consumer spending. Product weights ...

Evidence is mounting that shelter disinflation is gaining momentum, a trend that has yet to be fully reflected in government ...

This change, known as rebasing the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is more than just a technical update—it’s about understanding the ...

South Africa will add rosé wine, snuff and e-cigarette refills to its inflation basket and remove frozen potato chips and ...

Stats SA has updated its inflation basket, bidding farewell to frozen potato chips, and adding rosé wine and vaping.

An early prediction for next year’s Social Security Cost of Living Adjustment shows retirees could be in for a shock. The ...

In December last year, the food basket cost R5 383,38 and a year ago in January 2024, it cost R5 324,86 in January 2024.

Stats SA added rosé wine, snuff, ready-made meals and e-cigarette refills to its inflation basket Picture: iStock Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) has shaken up the basket of goods and services used ...

Core services inflation has been among the stickiest component within the CPI basket in recent years, particularly driven by housing costs or shelter, which includes rent of primary residence and ...

South Africa will add rosé wine, snuff and e-cigarette refills to its inflation basket and remove frozen potato chips and ...

South Africa will add rose wine, snuff and e-cigarette refills to its inflation basket and remove frozen potato chips and ...

Statistics South Africa has tossed teddy bears, driving licences, and coffee beans out of its inflation basket, reflecting consumer's shopping habits as Saffers embrace ready-made meals and e-hailing ...