EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 7 MIN
Why Is South Africa Getting So Expensive? - Episode #150
from Daily Bagel · host Bagel Media
In Today's Show: South Africa’s inflation rate is at a two-decade low - yet everyday prices still feel stubbornly high, and that disconnect matters more than the headline suggests. The National Lottery’s ethics advisers are now facing clawbacks of their own fees, in a twist that’s almost too ironic. Mr Price’s R10 billion European gamble has rattled shareholders and raised deeper questions about trust and decision-making. Add flight disruptions after severe flooding, a major East African banking play, and workers discovering their pension money never arrived - before we end somewhere unexpected: standing on the highest point in South Africa without realising it.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
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In Today's Show: South Africa’s inflation rate is at a two-decade low - yet everyday prices still feel stubbornly high, and that disconnect matters more than the headline suggests. The National Lottery’s ethics advisers are now facing clawbacks of their own fees, in a twist that’s almost too ironic. Mr Price’s R10 billion European gamble has rattled shareholders and raised deeper questions about trust and decision-making. Add flight disruptions after severe flooding, a major East African banking play, and workers discovering their pension money never arrived - before we end somewhere unexpected: standing on the highest point in South Africa without realising it.More From Us:Whatsapp Channel YouTubeInstagramTikTokSpotifyApple Podcast
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