Bad news for burger lovers in South Africa
New data shares that the cost of a single burger has increased by R64 in the last three decades in South Africa—far outstripping inflation.
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South Africa’s middle class is in serious trouble
South Africa’s middle class continue to struggle with their repayments, with 43% of respondents defaulting in the latest Eighty20 Credit Stress Report.
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The one thing carrying South Africa right now
South Africa’s tourism sector has played a major role in improving the country’s GDP.
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The most popular fast food in South Africa
Eighty20 revealed that pizza is South Africa’s second-most-popular fast food type, behind chicken, which dominates the Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector.
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South Africans earning more than R180,000 a year are in trouble
New data shows that over‑indebtedness continued to grow in South Africa, and some income brackets are worse off than others.
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Bureau of Economic Research (BER) | Discovery Bank | Eighty20 | Finance | Middle-class | Quarterly Employment Survey (QES)
How much you need to earn to be middle-class in South Africa
Defining the middle class in South Africa is widely debated, but data from various authorities gives us a good idea of how much it takes to be included.
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Another blow for domestic workers in South Africa
Domestic workers have seen a reduction in their pay increases in December 2025, adding to the pain for the sector.
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Big turn for domestic workers in South Africa
While domestic workers remain one of the most vulnerable consumer classes in South Africa, the segment has seen a remarkable turnaround over the past five years when it comes to loan defaults.
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Major win for South Africa’s middle class
South African consumers are getting better at paying off their credit debts, with the country’s middle class experiencing a shift and improvement in repayment habits.