By Thembi Siaga, Anton van Zyl and Maanda Bele
Are we paying too much for our essential food items in Vhembe, or is the cost of living in this region reasonable compared to other parts of the country? The answer is not straightforward - it largely depends on where you live and where you shop.
Over the past few weeks, this newspaper set out to determine whether the cost of living for poorer households in Vhembe compares favourably with that of city dwellers. We also expl...