Today’s Number of the Day is 3.6 percent, which is South Africa’s inflation rate for October 2025. The figure was released this morning and comes just one day before the next interest rate announcement. It is a small increase from the previous month, but it has created debate among analysts about what the Reserve Bank will do next.
In this episode, we break down the main drivers behind the rise. According to Moneyweb and Reuters, fuel and transport costs increased, while food inflation remained mixed. Some prices went up and others eased. Electricity and municipal tariffs also remain a concern.
