The Times

Price hikes have everyone worried. The cost of the most basic commodities like fuel, electricity and food, etc. has increased all at once and has burdened South Africans.

Sooner or later we will not be able to take the strain of the rising cost of living and we will become desperate.

One wonders as to the reasons the government is so desperate for funds. As an ordinary citizen I understand that the government needs more funds to prepare for the 2010 World Cup. The cost of the construction of stadiums are only one of the many bills to be paid.

Winning the World Cup bid and the reality of hosting the event in terms of cost is overwhelming.

I believe that we South Africans have to brace ourselves for a continual rise in the cost of living.

Junaid