With the cost of living being what it is, trying to save money and still eat healthy is proving costly. We have put together cheap meals to help save you a few extra rands

With the cost of living continuing to put pressure on South African households, making a filling meal without spending a fortune has become a skill worth having.

For many families, R50 may not sound like much, but with careful shopping, it can still stretch to a simple breakfast, lunch or supper.

The trick is choosing affordable staples, buying loose produce where possible and turning a few inexpensive ingredients into a meal that can feed more than one person.

Here are some budget-friendly ideas to make R50 go further: