South Africa's inflation hits 3% in June, driven by higher food and housing costs, notably beef prices.

In June 2025, South Africa's consumer inflation rose to 3%, up from 2.8% in May, primarily due to higher food and housing costs. Beef prices saw a significant increase, jumping 21.2% year-on-year, while fuel prices fell by 11.2% compared to June 2024. Despite overall inflation rising, dairy products like milk and eggs became cheaper than the previous year.