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The Real Income Crunch: What September's Net Salary Data Reveals

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South Africa's average take-home salary edged higher in September, but the latest PayInc Net Salary Index reveals a harsher reality beneath the headline figures. Independent economist Elize Kruger unpacks why rising fuel costs, inflation and weakening purchasing power continue to place pressure on households, what it means for consumer spending, and whether relief is on the horizon. Based on the latest salary data, this conversation explores the growing gap between nominal wage growth and real living standards
28 Oct 12PM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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