Still the hottest lane at 6.9% — the invisible monthly debit orders are doing real damage.

Health at 5% means wellness is expensive, whether you’re sick or just trying to stay fine.

Housing and utilities at 4.8% keeps household basics firmly on the pricey side.

At 4.6%, this is another category where small purchases quietly add up fast.

Education at 4.5% reminds us school costs don’t wait for your salary to catch up.

Food and non-alcoholic beverages at 4.3% fits the pressure we see in core braai items.

At 3.4%, going out costs more, even if it’s not the worst offender this month.

Personal care and misc at 3.1% is moderate, but still above a comfortable level.

Recreation and culture at 2.4% is calmer, though not exactly cheap entertainment.

Clothing and footwear at 1.2% is one of the softer inflation zones for now.

Info and communication at 0.4% is basically flat by comparison — one of the few bright spots.

Furnishings and household at 0.1% is near standstill, which helps on big-ticket home buys.

Transport at -0.2% is in deflation territory — rare good news for commuters and travellers.