A survey from the Bureau of Economic Research revealed a decline in inflation expectations across South Africa for 2024, dropping to 5.1% in Q3 2024 from 5.3% in the second. This decrease continues from a first-quarter expectation of 5.4%. Inflation is anticipated to decrease further to 4.8% in 2025 and 2026. Among various groups, analysts forecast the lowest inflation, while business people expect it to stay above 5% through 2026.