By Anton van Zyl and Thembi Siaga
The basic cost of living is becoming more expensive, and in the past month, our Vhembe basket of essential food items has increased by almost R85. This means that local pensioners and people relying on a SASSA grant have had to absorb a 2.5% price hike.
The main "culprits" driving the increase appear to be fresh produce such as tomatoes and onions. Products such as sugar and even bread have also shown alarming increases. Potatoes and eg...