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South African salary earners battle rising costs despite small pay increase in June
South African salary earners saw a nominal pay rise in June 2026, but inflation eroded real incomes, with economists warning of further budget strain ahead.
“Comparing the incomparable”: Mzansi man in the UK sparks debate with pricey drinks TikTok video
A South African man compares drink prices in the UK to Cyril Ramaphosa's economy, sparking debate on currency value and cost of living in Mzansi vs Britain.
“We’re moving there”: SA stunned as ‘Jack Mabaso’ shows how to survive a day in China with R50
Chinese content creator Jack Mabaso reveals how R50 covers a full day of meals in China, sparking lively comparisons with food costs in South Africa.
"Why's our economy still in pits?": SA gent names Mzansi’s top five products loved worldwide
South African content creator Jandre de Beer ranks the top five beloved exports, including Nando’s, wine, biltong, rooibos tea, and avocados in his viral TikTok.
"Bulls were living a good life": SA cracks jokes as Woolies charges R1,053 per KG for biltong
Woolworths' chilli beef biltong snapsticks cost R157.99 for 150g, sparking mixed reactions among South Africans over prices compared to other retailers.
“The Bayede special”: SA left stunned KZN SPAR’s meat and beer combo
A Richards Bay SPAR shopper’s clip of a meat bundle with beer captures Mzansi's attention, sparking laughter and royal-inspired remixes of the "Bayede Special."
“Protection fee members”: Men casually lounging inside spaza shop worry SA in Facebook video
A trending social media video of men relaxing inside a local spaza shop has left South Africans concerned and speculating online. The men were sitting on maize meal.
South Africans could pay R45 for a loaf of white bread by 2036, analysts warn
By 2036, a standard 700g white loaf in South Africa could reach R45, impacting families' grocery budgets, as inflation trends reveal significant price increases.
SPAR recalls five yoghurt products across South Africa over machine fault
SPAR recalls Fat Free, Low Fat, and other yoghurt products due to a machine fault affecting quality. Social media buzzes with humour and concerns over safety.
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