Surging fresh produce costs drive up Shisa Nyama Index

Higher fuel prices and blackouts have contributed to rising input costs for food

07 May 2023 - 00:00

By Mpho Hlakudi

With surging fruit and vegetable costs in South Africa making it increasingly difficult for Lynn Pillay to buy healthy food for her family, she’s turned to smaller, independent stores in poor neighborhoods to try and find cheaper produce.

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