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South African Federation Of Trade Unions Saftu And The Congress Of South African Trade Unions Cosatu

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Demonstrators march during a national strike day of action over the high cost of living, organised by the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU), in Tshwane, South Africa, on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022. Joblessness, rising food and fuel prices and an aggressive interest-rate hiking cycle pose a threat to social stability in an economy still reeling from several Covid-19 lockdowns and deadly riots in 2021. Photographer: Waldo Swiegers/Bloomberg via Getty Images
COST OF LIVING

Brace yourselves: Government’s hands are tied in alleviating pressure on households in short term

There is a limit to what the government can do in terms of subsidies, given the fiscal situation, say experts

  • Anathi Madubela
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