Rising meat prices in June 2025 are pushing up food inflation and increasing living costs, adding strain to Wits students’ budgets. South Africa’s annual inflation rate increased by 0.2 percentage points to 3% in June 2025. Food inflation for meat and vegetables is driving the rise with increasing beef prices up by over 21.2% year-on-year. Wits students say rising prices are forcing them to change what and where they eat. Students at Wits Uni…
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