#PODCAST "Consumers can expect a tough festive season" - Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group #sabcnews

By Newsbreak Senior Producer Taresh Harreeparshad - It's going to be tough festive season for most South Africans. That's the prediction of the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice & Dignity Group. This comes as inflation rose to 5.9 per cent- largely driven by high food prices. According to the groups data the average cost of the household food basket increased by R141,81. This places consumers in a precarious position - as the festive season usually means more spending. Project Coordinator Mervyn Abrahams says South African's need to budget for tough times remaining in January as well...