Home » News » Food prices are climbing again in South Africa – much sooner than anticipated Food prices are climbing again in South Africa – much sooner than anticipated Leave a Comment / News / By InterWeb SA / August 27, 2020 August 27, 2020 The price for a basket of select and staple food in South Africa has started trending upwards again, says the Pietermaritzburg Economic Justice and Dignity group (PMBEJD) – something it did not anticipate happening so soon.