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Consumer Spending: How Will The Middle Class Survive The Festive Season

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As we quickly find ourselves heading into the busy rush of the festive season, with the omicron covid-19 variant rearing its head and many South African consumers planning their December travel plans back to their homes from cities where they work - what does this mean for consumer spending, saving and taking into account January and going back to school for most families. Tumelo Chaka, Tuckshop Executive And Entrepreneur And Executive, With Experience In Retail & Financial Services discuss this topic with us.
2 Dec 2021 11AM English South Africa Business News · Investing

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