South African consumers are grappling with rising inflation and declining financial optimism, as highlighted in TransUnion's Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse Study. With 79% ranking inflation as a top concern, households are adjusting their spending and borrowing behaviours to navigate ongoing financial strain.

Inflation continues to dominate household anxieties, with 79% ranking it as their top worry, a new survey by TransUnion shows

South African consumers are grappling with rising inflation and declining financial optimism, as highlighted in TransUnion's Q2 2026 Consumer Pulse Study. With 79% ranking…