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Education fees surged by 5.4%, significantly outpacing the 4.5% increase in 2025

Food price growth slowed for the second month, easing to 3.6% in March

Housing and utilities remained a major contributor, rising to 5.1% year-on-year

South Africa March inflation nudges upward to 3.1% amid rising school fees

South Africa's annual inflation rose to 3.1% in March from 3.0% in February

Education fees surged by 5.4%, significantly outpacing the 4.5% increase in 2025

Food price growth slowed for the second month, easing to 3.6% in March

Housing and utilities remained a major contributor, rising to 5.1% year-on-year

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