Why 2026 will feel expensive before it gets better
Bizcommunity | 06.02.2026 15:24
For many South African households, the start of a new year comes with familiar rituals: tightening budgets, rethinking grocery lists and stretching pay cheques a little further. In 2026, these decisions are unfolding alongside seemingly positive news. Headline inflation is easing, policymakers are signalling a more stable outlook, and the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) has committed to a revised 3% inflation target.
