It is becoming increasingly difficult for consumers to get through the month as the cost of living keeps increasing.

Since the start of 2022, nearly every month motorists were slapped with a petrol price increase, which in turn means the rise in the cost of other essentials.

Adding to this, the City of Cape Town has introduced higher electricity and rates prices.

How can people realistically survive the ever-increasing cost of living in South Africa, without falling into a cycle of debt?

Guests:

• Annaline van der Poel – Chief Business Development Officer, Debt Rescue
• Mervyn Abrahams – Coordinator, Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice Group