Bumper crops, however food prices are spiralling. Why? One thing is not appropriate

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South Africa is a hungry nation.

Homes invest virtually R200 for each month extra on necessities than five months back, according to the latest Household Affordability Index.

The Index tracks foodstuff prices in 44 supermarkets and 30 butcheries in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape City, Pietermaritzburg, and Springbok.

It is compiled by the Pietermaritzburg Financial Justice and Dignity group (PMBEJD).

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Foods driving this (% increase in 5 months):

• Sugar beans (33%)

• Maize food (15%)

• Samp (7%)

• White sugar (5%)

• Cooking oil (4%)

• Potatoes (4%)

• White bread (4%)

• Brown bread (4%)

• Rice (3%)

• Cake flour (3%)

• Onions (2%)

The national minimum wage is R3321.60, which is a lot less than the regular charge of the “Household Foods Basket” of R4051.20.

In other words, the poorest South Africans – even if they perform tough at a very low-having to pay position – are not able to try to eat plenty of nutritious foods.

Our economy is not daily life-sustaining we are not feeding our children.

Lester Kiewit interviewed Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator at PMBEJD.

A basket of primary meals has breached the minimal wage. About 60% of used South Africans generate at that level…

Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator – PMBEJD

We’re not tracking any luxuries, only primary foods, simple vegetables, and a little bit of fruit…

Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator – PMBEJD

Maize food – we experienced a bumper crop past year! I do not see reduced charges coming through…

Mervyn Abrahams, Programme Coordinator – PMBEJD

Pay attention to the interview in the audio down below [skip to 5:09].