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Let’s be real: hard work doesn’t always pay off as it should here. A full-time income often doesn’t cover the essentials- from food to electricity, transport to stability.

Imagine clocking in, doing the 9 - 5, and still feeling like you’re climbing uphill to stay afloat.

According to fresh insights from the Living Wage South Africa Network and PMBEJD., the basic cost of living for the "essentials" is estimated to be around R6,778 - R15,000/month.
14 Aug 2025 English South Africa Entertainment News · Leisure

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