# Sidewalk News

Site: https://www.sidewalk.co.za/

## Recent posts

- [Your R100 Prepaid Electricity Now Runs Out Faster Than Ever](https://www.sidewalk.co.za/prepaid-electricity-r100-units-disappear/): This article explains why R100 prepaid electricity purchases in South Africa, including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, and Eskom-direct areas, now result in significantly fewer units. It details the tariff changes and billing adjustments causing quicker power depletion for consumers.
- [Your Personal Inflation Rate is Higher Than 5% If You Commute in SA](https://www.sidewalk.co.za/sa-commuters-inflation-rate-higher-than-official/): The article explains why South African commuters face a personal inflation rate higher than the official 5% reported by Stats SA for June 2026. It highlights specific increases: transport at 12.7% and housing/utilities at 5.5%, compared to food at 1.6%.