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Survey reveals 6.9 million miss work or studies over transport costs
Following the recent steep fuel price hikes, the latest Ipsos study revealed that high travel costs are already stopping many South Africans from getting to their jobs and schools.
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An Ipsos survey found that 15% of South Africans aged 15 and older had missed work or education because they could not afford transport, equivalent to about 6.9 million people.
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- 30 words · 1 min read
- Published
- September 16, 2026
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- IOL