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CPI Rises to 3.6% - What the Latest Inflation Print Means Ahead of the SARB Rate Decision

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GUEST: Patrick Kelly – Chief Director for Price Statistics, Stats SA

South Africa’s inflation edged higher in October, rising to 3.6% from 3.4% in September the highest reading since September 2024. With the SA Reserve Bank’s final interest rate decision of the year just days away, all eyes are on whether this mild uptick will sway the MPC.
19 Nov 2025 4PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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