The business news is full of reports about struggling consumers suffering. Food prices remain high, fuel prices have recently risen again and everyone is feeling the pinch of increased interest rates. How concerned should we be?

This episode is supported by Jenwil Bluestar financial advisory services and the NWU Business School.

* Errors and omissions remain my own.

Note:

The Business School is hosting an online Pitso this Friday on the SONA with the title: Whence South Africa's political economy.

The expert panel includes Dawie Roodt, Khaya Sithole, Oscar van Heerden, and John Simpson. Register here.