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Eskom’s proposed price hike continues to draw backlash. Stock photo.Image: 123RF/beercrafter
ESKOM

More than 20‚000 people sign DA’s petition to object to Eskom’s request for a 20.5% electricity hike

Thousands have shared their outrage and frustration at Eskom’s proposed tariff hike of 20.5% from April 1‚ with more than 20‚000 people signing a petition against the increase. Eskom justified the price hike by citing spending on power…

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The food and non-alcoholic beverages category was the main driver of inflation in December 2020. Stock photo.Image: 123RF/RICHARD THOMAS
FOOD PRICES

Prices of meat and sweets have risen – see by how much

The food and non-alcoholic beverages category was the main driver of inflation in December 2020, Statistics SA (Stats SA) announced on Wednesday. Consumer price inflation was 3.1% in December, down from 3.2% in November, Stats SA said. It…

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