South Africa Consumer Inflation Slows to 3.0 Percent

Headline consumer inflation in South Africa slowed to 3.0% year on year in February, down from 3.5% in January, according to data released by the national statistics agency on Wednesday. The latest figures from Johannesburg indicate a cooling trend in consumer prices as the country navigates its economic trajectory for 2026. This deceleration follows a higher inflationary environment at the start of the year, providing a new data point for policymakers and market analysts.