Middle class continues to carry growing debt burden
South Africans are paying more for almost everything, from filling up the tank to keeping the lights on and for food. Inflation has climbed to 5%, while new research shows financial stress is at its highest levels in years, with the middle class carrying a growing debt burden. Economist Peter Baur unpacks what's driving the pressure, and whether relief is in sight for the consumer. Follow us on our new Facebook page: https://tinyurl.com/2p9m6y52 #Newzroom405 Tune into Newzroom Afrika DStv channel 405 for more.
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