Pandemic habits helping South Africans make ends meet
A new survey shows cost-cutting habits depending on gender, age and geography
02 April 2025 - 04:30
In the face of rising living costs, South African households earning in excess of R10,000 per month are considering cancelling DStv, spending less on alcohol and mobile data packages, downgrading their medical aid and cleaning their own homes...
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