What will your groceries be costing you this March?

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The growing hole in your wallet caused by the rising grocery costs is being tracked on the Drive with Rob & Roz and Jacaranda FM Newscast Editor, Christelle du Toit. The team has drawn up a basic basket of groceries that, while not representative of a full month's - or even week’s – need, will be serving as a benchmark for how much the price of basic goods is changing every month.

27 Mar English South Africa Entertainment News · Leisure

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