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Inside SA households Can families afford food in 2026

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The January 2026 Household Affordability Index presented a mixed picture for South African families as it reveals a modest increase in the cost of basic food items. The average cost of the Household Food Basket rose to R5 401.44, marking a R67.99 (1.3%) increase from December 2025. Notably, however, this figure is still R32.26 (0.6%) lower compared to January 2025. Sibusiso Mboto, Advocacy Coordinator at the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity Group.
29 Jan 3PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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