South Africans turning away from Shoprite, Checkers, Pick n Pay, and Spar

In a stark shift, South Africans are increasingly choosing local informal shops over traditional retailers like Shoprite and Pick n Pay, driven by rising living costs and frequent power outages. The trend is particularly pronounced among low-income households, with 79% of respondents experiencing power outages at least once a month, a significant proportion of whom have switched stores due to unaffordable prices, highlighting the economic strain on consumers.