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Repo rate hike deepens financial pain for South African households

Economists and consumer experts warn that South Africans already battling rising food, fuel and electricity costs now face even greater financial strain following the latest repo rate hike.

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Repo rate hike deepens financial pain for South African households

SARB raised the repo rate 25bp to 7%, driven by upside inflation from energy markets and farm inputs. Nine in ten consumers report serious financial distress; 35% expect to miss a payment by June — a demand-destruction signal for regional B2B exposure.

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Repo rate hike deepens financial pain for South African households

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