A TikTok showed South African 1980s prices compared to today, sparking nostalgia and frustration as inflation made essentials far more expensive.
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SARB announces 25 basis points interest rate chop, South Africans not happy
South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago announced that the interest rates have been cut by 25 basis points to 8%, which did not impress many.
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What R100 could buy in 1980 vs today: South Africans share their thoughts
An equivalent buying power index is calculated on R100 and what it bought you in 1980 in South Africa compared to prices of grocery items in 2024.
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