The high cost of living is having an impact on medical costs. We take a look at the real cost of a natural birth, C-section and home birth.

SA spends a lot of time complaining about food prices, but the National Consumer Commission reveals no official complaints have been made.

Imagine spending R54 on a big basket of groceries? In 1992, this was a reality for South Africans and many can’t believe it.

Auditing firm Deloitte has compared the spending habits of 13 countries, and found South Africans are the most frugal people on the planet.

You might think switching them off but leaving appliances plugged in uses no power. Think again … Here’s what it’s costing you.

Now more than ever, you need to know how much power your household appliances use. The figures might shock you.

Counting coins: Many South Africans are being forced to break into their piggy banks as the cost of living crisis worsens.

‘We will soon understand why Zimbabweans don’t use deodorant,’ one concerned shopper wrote after seeing the hefty price tag.

‘Academic, political, and work experience credentials combined are needed in our leadership,’ says Ayanda Thabethe.

‘South Africa weighs heavy on my heart. The quality of life is horrendous! People are suffering, hustling day to day,’ said Denise.

Cassper Nyovest says there is a dark cloud over SA. According to him, the country needs prayer. Locals think we need a lot more than that.

‘I used to love the high end products but these days every rand counts,’ says one South African shopper who is struggling to get by.

More and more people are turning to reusable toilet cloths as the cost of living continues to skyrocket. Is it something you would consider?