Stats SA Explains April’s Sharp Inflation Rise to 4%

Kaya Biz · May 20, 2026 · 11m

South Africa’s inflation rate surged to 4.0% in April, driven by fuel, transport, and housing pressures. Stats SA’s Patrick Kelly unpacks the numbers, the 1.1% month‑on‑month spike, and what’s behind the dramatic swing in transport inflation. We explore regional differences, goods vs. services inflation, and what this means for households and policymakers heading into the SARB’s May meeting. Kaya FM